Hyundai KONA costs रु 21,54,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9S has 149.5 PS more power.
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.
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.
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Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
What each one really costs you
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
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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.
- the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
- you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often
Measured: 15 Nm more torque.
- 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: 85 more service centres in Nepal (120 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
Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 07 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.
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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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.