Bharat NCAP has released results of its latest round of crash tests, revealing that the Mahindra XEV 9e has been given a 5-star rating. The all-electric SUV was awarded a full 32 out of 32 points for adult occupancy protection (AOP) and 45/49 points for child occupancy protection (COP).
- Mahindra XEV 9e is the first BNCAP model to get full marks in AOP
- Protection for dummies found to be ‘good’ in all aspects
- XEV 9e scored 24/24, 12/12 and 9/13 in respective COP tests, adding to 45/49
Mahindra XEV 9e variants and safety
While the model tested by Bharat NCAP is the top-spec Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three with the larger 79kWh battery, the 5-star rating is applicable to all four variants. Mahindra has revealed prices for the base XEV 9e Pack One (Rs 21.90 lakh) and the top-spec Pack Three (Rs 30.50 lakh). The brand has yet to announce prices for the Pack Two 59kWh and Pack Three 59kWh.
Mahindra XEV 9e adult occupancy protection

In the frontal offset deformable barrier and side movable deformable barrier tests, the XEV 9e scored a full 16 out of 16 points in both, making it the first model tested by BNCAP to get the maximum marks (32 points) on adult occupancy protection. Protection for the driver and front passenger dummies was rated ‘good’ across all parameters, from head and chest protection to the pelvis and legs. The XEV 9e was also given a ‘good’ rating in the side pole impact test.
Mahindra XEV 9e child occupancy protection

Coming to the XEV 9e’s child protection scores, the born-electric SUV scored 24/24 in the dynamic test, 12/12 in the CRS installation assessment and 9/13 on vehicle assessment. This led to a commendable overall COP score of 45 out of 49 points. The 18-month-old and the 3-year-old child dummies were tested in rearward-facing child seats.
Mahindra XEV 9e safety features
While the top-spec Mahindra XEV 9e gets safety kit such as 7 airbags, a Level 2 ADAS suite that includes a self-parking function, a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring, the entry-level Pack One comes with 6 airbags, ISOFIX anchors, rear disc brakes, a rear camera, tyre pressure monitor and driver drowsiness detection system, along with auto headlights and wipers.
Interestingly, the XEV 9e has received marginally higher scores than the brand’s other born-EV, the Mahindra BE 6, which has also received a 5-star rating from BNCAP.
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