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Mahindra XEV 9e vs Riddara RD6 Econ in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 25 Aug 2026Comparing Pack Two vs RD6 Econ 4x4 variants
The short answer

Mahindra XEV 9e costs रु 2,99,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9e if
Mahindra XEV 9e costs रु 2,99,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 69 lakh with no confirmed spec sheet, buyers should verify exact configuration against the documented Pack Two before paying this price If specs match Pack Two, positioning as an entry EV is reasonable, but confirm before committing given the price-sensitivity in Nepali feedback At Rs 69 lakh, Pack Two gets you the core battery, charging speed and safety basics but skips the extra airbag, cameras and comfort kit found one trim up. Suits buyers focused purely on price and daily range; those wanting stronger safety and convenience features should look at Pack Three Select for Rs 8.25 lakh more.

Pros
Nepali viewers commonly describe the model's design as futuristic and the cabin as feature-loaded
Early reactions cite 500km+ range as a standout compared to prior Indian EVs
Priced at Rs 69 lakh, matching the verified Pack Two entry price point
59 kWh battery with 99 kW output and 140 kW DC charging (20-80% in 20 min) delivers the range Nepali owners praise as a first for Indian EVs.
207 mm ground clearance suits rough Nepal roads, a point Nepal-specific reviews highlight positively.
6 airbags plus L2 ADAS (1 radar, 1 vision camera) and adaptive cruise control bring real safety kit at the entry price.
Triple 31.24 cm screens, Snapdragon chipset, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon match the 'feature-loaded interior' owners praise.
At Rs 69 lakh it is the most affordable entry point into the XEV 9e range.
Cons
No distributor-verified spec sheet exists for this trim name, so exact battery, safety, and feature configuration cannot be confirmed
Nepali buyers flag pricing as high compared to the same model in India
Waiting period and initial-batch quality concerns have been raised by early buyers
Gloss black exterior cladding has been criticized as overdone
Lacks the 7th airbag (driver knee), 360-degree camera and Blind View Monitor that Pack Three Select adds for Rs 8.25 lakh more.
No ventilated seats, power tailgate or passive keyless entry, all present one trim up.
Owners criticise the amount of gloss black cladding on the exterior styling shared across trims.
Price draws direct India-comparison criticism from reviewers ('wouldn't have batted an eyelid if this was ₹35-40 lakh').
Waiting period and early-batch service quality are recurring owner concerns for the model.
Reviewers note real-world range tends to be lower than the headline 59 kWh figure suggests.
As of 30 Jul 2026
Choose the Riddara RD6 Econ if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
13 rows compared
Mahindra XEV 9e price in Nepal
Mahindra
रु 69,00,000Lowest price
Riddara RD6 Econ price in Nepal
Riddara
रु 71,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 69,00,000Cheapest
रु 71,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 69,00,000 – रु 87,20,000
रु 71,99,000
Variants on sale
4
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.
CG Motor Pvt. Ltd (CG Motors)
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
280 kW (380.7 PS)
Battery
59 kWh
73 kWh+14 kWh
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
2,775 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
207 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
107Better
1
Service centres
150
Not disclosed
CCS2 fast chargers
0
Not disclosed
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Premium Fabric Upholstery
·Leatherette Seat Upholstery
·Leatherette Steering Wheel
·Push Button Start
·Auto Headlamps
·Rain Sensing Smart Wipers
·Rear AC Vents
·Height Adjustable Driver Seat & Seat Belt
·Tilt & Telescopic Steering
·Cooled Console Storage
·60:40 Split in 2nd Row Seats with Multi-Step Recline
·Acoustic Laminated Door Glass
·6 way Adjustable Powered Driver Seat + 2 way Adjustable Manual Lumbar
·Auto Fold ORVMs
·ORVM Auto Tilt on Reverse
·Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
·Auto Dimming IRVM
As of 30 Jul 2026
·High-ceiling interior
As of 09 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Coast-to-Coast Triple Super Screens
·Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset
·Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
·Sonic Studio by Mahindra
·16 Speaker Harman/Kardon Audio
·Pre-installed***
·Built-in Amazon Alexa
·Wireless Charging in Front Row
·65 W Type C Fast Charging Ports for Front & Rear
As of 30 Jul 2026
·6kW/220V discharge in all scenarios
As of 09 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·6 Airbags
·High Stiffness Bodyshell
·All Wheel Disc Brakes
·Brake-by-Wire Tech
·Intelligent Electronic Brake Booster with 46 Value Added Features
·Driver Drowsiness Detection
·Electronic Parking Brake
·Rear Parking Sensors with HD Camera
·L2 ADAS with 1 Radar & 1 Vision Camera
·TPMS with Individual Tyre Pressure Display
·Auto Defogger For Windshield
·Adaptive Cruise Control
As of 30 Jul 2026
·Eight-section aluminum alloy threshold + steel-aluminum hybrid body connection technology
·Mobile deformable barrier + side pillar impact test
·66% high strength steel body structure
·Twist resistance of 30,300 N·m
·Four ventilated brake discs
·150ms ultra-fast braking pressure acceleration rate
·ADB matrix LED headlights
·Intelligent high beam control (IHC)
·Adaptive driving beam system (ADB)
·Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
·Front fender, hood, and wiper impact safety design
As of 09 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Illuminated Logo
·Bi-LED Headlamps with DRLs
·LED Tail lamps
·Stylish R19 Wheels with Aero Covers
·Premium Finish Exterior Cladding
·Fixed Glass Infinity Roof
·LED DRLs with Centre Signature Lamp
·R19 Alloy Wheels
·Sequential Turn Indicators
·Start-up Lighting Sequence
·Front Fog Lamps
·Cornering Lamps
·Auto Booster Lamps
As of 30 Jul 2026
·Wide front face design
·Aerodynamic configuration
·Racing wing headlights
·Phantom technology grille
·Wide and tall silhouette
As of 09 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially launched in Nepal by Agni Group
·Pack Two positioned as entry variant
·Ex-showroom price: NPR 6,900,000
·On-road MRP not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
·Imported as CBU or CKD status not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Mahindra XEV 9e
Riddara RD6 Econ

What each one really costs you

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

Ex-showroom
रु 69,00,000
रु 71,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 30,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 69,23,985
≈ रु 72,37,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 82,957 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 86,552 · 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 Mahindra XEV 9e is रु 2,99,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.3%), while the Riddara RD6 Econ is ahead on battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9e if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 106 more showrooms in Nepal (107 vs 1).

Choose the Riddara RD6 Econ if
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom

Measured: 14 kWh more battery capacity.

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
1 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 25 August 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Mahindra: 107 showrooms, 150 service centres · Riddara: 1 showroom

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.

Mahindra XEV 9e vs Riddara RD6 Econ — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Mahindra XEV 9e or Riddara RD6 Econ?

As of September 2026, the Mahindra XEV 9e starts at Rs 69 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.99 lakh less than the Riddara RD6 Econ at Rs 71.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Mahindra XEV 9e and Riddara RD6 Econ in Nepal?

The Mahindra XEV 9e costs Rs 69 lakh to Rs 87.2 lakh and the Riddara RD6 Econ costs Rs 71.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Mahindra XEV 9e or the Riddara RD6 Econ?

These two split the decision: the Mahindra XEV 9e is रु 2,99,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.3%), while the Riddara RD6 Econ is ahead on battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Mahindra XEV 9e if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Riddara RD6 Econ if you want the bigger pack for range headroom. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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