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Hyundai KONA vs Mahindra XEV 9S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing GLS vs Pack Two Above 79 kWh variants
The short answer

Hyundai KONA costs रु 21,54,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9S has 149.5 PS more power.

Choose the Hyundai KONA if
Hyundai KONA costs रु 21,54,000 less ex-showroom.

Adds essential luxury features like a sunroof and leather seats for a 5-lakh premium, making it the most balanced choice in the lineup. The top-spec 100kW variant for Nepal, offering the best equipment levels currently available for this model locally.

Pros
Premium leather interior improves cabin feel significantly
Sunroof adds to the aesthetic appeal
Proven reliability of the Kona platform in Nepal
Sunroof and leather seats provide a premium experience
Strong 395Nm torque is best-in-class for its power segment
Widespread service support from Laxmi Hyundai
Cons
Price overlaps with newer EVs offering 400km+ range
No ventilated seats which are found in rivals
Small boot space for a family SUV
WLTP range of 305km is becoming uncompetitive
Lacks 360-degree camera
No V2L functionality
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Choose the Mahindra XEV 9S if
XEV 9S has 149.5 PS more power.

Expensive but compelling for buyers needing longer range and stronger performance, justified by 79 kWh battery and 450 km claim. Best for frequent intercity users and tech-focused families who want the most capable Mahindra EV SUV currently offered.

Pros
Significantly higher claimed 450 km range than Pack One.
More powerful 210 kW motor improves performance and highway confidence.
Likely richer feature set and wheels than base pack.
High 180 kW DC fast-charging capability suits long-distance travel.
Cons
Steep price at Rs 86.5 lakh limits accessibility.
Still RWD only; no AWD option for rough rural roads.
Running bigger battery may mean higher insurance and tyre costs.
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Hyundai
रु 64,96,000Lowest price
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Mahindra
रु 86,50,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
Ex-showroom priceरु 64,96,000Cheapestरु 86,50,000
Fuelevev
DistributorLaxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
Launch pricing in early Nepal introduction phase
1 offer on other variants
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
Max power136 PS210 kW (285.5 PS)+149.5 PS
Max torque395 Nm+15 Nm380 Nm
Battery39.2 kWh79 kWh+39.8 kWh
Claimed range546 km (NEDC)450 km (test cycle not recorded)
TransmissionNot disclosedautomatic
DrivetrainNot disclosedRear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
Length4,180 mmNot disclosed
Width1,800 mmNot disclosed
Height1,570 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
Showrooms in Nepal81127Better
Service centres35147Better
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Adjustable power front seats with heating and ventilation
·Heated steering wheel
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·Same three-row seven-seat interior configuration as base variant
·Higher variant expected to offer richer equipment, but details sparse
·Premium positioning highlighted in launch coverage
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Button type shift-by-wire (forward, neutral, reverse, park)
·Electric parking brake located in centre console
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·Higher variant likely packs larger screen, better audio, more connectivity
·Core digital cluster and EV-specific displays common to all trims
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🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 6 Airbags
·camera_360: No
·adas_level: Not available
·ADAS not available; includes Driver Attention Warning
·airbag_count: 6
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·airbag_count: 6 airbags
·camera_360: 360-degree camera on top variants
·adas_level: Level 2+ ADAS with AEB, lane keep, adaptive cruise
·ABS with EBD and ESP standard
·Isofix child-seat mounts in second row
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Warranty & After-sales
·Battery warranty: 8 Years or 160,000 km
·Vehicle warranty: 3 Years or 100,000 km
·8 Years battery / 3 Years vehicle
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✨Design & Exterior
·Closed grille for electric powertrain design
·Full-LED twin headlights
·LED rear lamp
·17" alloy wheels
·Choice of 7 exterior colors
·Three contrasting roof colors
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·Largest Mahindra electric SUV in Nepal, three-row dedicated EV
·19‑inch alloy wheels on higher variant
·Distinct EV styling with LED signature and aero-focused design
·Offered in six colour options including Everest White and Nebula Blue
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU
·CBU import
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·Price set at Rs 86,50,000 ex-showroom for Pack Two Above
·Launched together with Pack One Above at NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026
·Agni distributes via nationwide showroom and dealer network
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai KONA
Mahindra XEV 9S

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationHyundai KONAMahindra XEV 9S
Ex-showroomरु 64,96,000रु 86,50,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 15,500≈ रु 30,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 65,19,985≈ रु 86,88,985
EMI / month≈ रु 78,100 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 1,03,997 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Hyundai KONA is रु 21,54,000 cheaper ex-showroom (33.2%), while the Mahindra XEV 9S is ahead on dealer and service reach and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Hyundai KONA if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 15 Nm more torque.

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9S if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 112 more service centres in Nepal (147 vs 35); 39.8 kWh more battery capacity; 149.5 PS more power.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 22 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hyundai: 81 showrooms, 35 service centres · Mahindra: 127 showrooms, 147 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Hyundai KONA vs Mahindra XEV 9S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai KONA or Mahindra XEV 9S?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai KONA starts at Rs 59.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the Mahindra XEV 9S at Rs 60 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai KONA and Mahindra XEV 9S in Nepal?

The Hyundai KONA costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh and the Mahindra XEV 9S costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 86.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai KONA or the Mahindra XEV 9S?

These two split the decision: the Hyundai KONA is रु 21,54,000 cheaper ex-showroom (33.2%), while the Mahindra XEV 9S is ahead on dealer and service reach and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hyundai KONA if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Mahindra XEV 9S if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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