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Mahindra XEV 9S vs Wuling Darion EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Pack Two Above 79 kWh vs Darion EV variants

The short answer

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 26,51,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9S has 81.7 PS more power.

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9S if

XEV 9S has 81.7 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.

As of 05 Sept 2026

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 26,51,000 less ex-showroom.

The Darion EV offers a compelling package for large families needing a premium, feature-rich electric MPV at a competitive price point. It is an excellent choice for those prioritizing interior space, advanced safety tech, and long-range capability.

Pros

Spacious 7-seat layout with ventilated captain seats

Comprehensive Level-2 ADAS safety suite

Practical dual electric sliding doors

Strong 69.2 kWh battery with competitive range

Electric sliding doors make entry and exit easy in narrow parking spaces

Second row captain seats provide a high end passenger experience for families

Cons

Premium pricing may be a barrier for budget-conscious buyers

Limited public charging infrastructure compared to major global markets

Luggage space is very limited when all three rows of seats are occupied

Higher price point compared to the similarly equipped Eksion EV

Limited service center locations outside of the Kathmandu Valley

Low ground clearance of 165 mm requires caution on rural Nepali roads

As of 13 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

Mahindra

XEV 9S

रु 86,50,000

Wuling

Darion EV

रु 59,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 86,50,000

रु 59,99,000Cheapest

Fuel

Distributor

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Launch pricing in early Nepal introduction phase

1 offer on other variants

cashरु 2,00,000

NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 promotional discount

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

210 kW (285.5 PS)+81.7 PS

201 bhp (203.8 PS)

Max torque

380 Nm+70 Nm

310 Nm

Battery

79 kWh+9.8 kWh

69.2 kWh

Claimed range

450 km (test cycle not recorded)

540 km (CLTC)

Transmission

automatic

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

126Better

Service centres

120Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·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

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Seat Capacity 7

·Interior Color Walnut Brown & Carbon Black

·Captain Seat

·Synthetic Leather Upholstery

·Leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction switch

·Soft touch interior panels

·12.8” high-definition control screen

·8.8” TFT instrument display

·6-way driver seat adjustment

·Electric 2nd row seat adjustment

·Automatic AC with PM2.5 filter

·Premium Synthetic Leather Seats

·Soft Touch Interior Panel & Door Trim

·Fresh and Clean Air with PM2.5 Air Filter

As of 04 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Higher variant likely packs larger screen, better audio, more connectivity

·Core digital cluster and EV-specific displays common to all trims

As of 25 Aug 2026

·AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, USB

·Smartphone interconnection

·50W wireless phone charger

·6 speakers

·Voice command

·IoV

·USB charging port & 12V power outlet

·Parking camera 360°

·Cruise control

·Smart entry & smart start

·Power windows with anti-pinch

·360° Around View Camera with Transparent Chassis Display

As of 04 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

As of 05 Sept 2026

·SRS airbags 6

·ISOFIX on 2nd and 3rd row seats

·ABS+EBD with ESC

·Electric parking brake with auto-hold

·Hill hold control

·Pedestrian warning sound module

·TPMS

·ACC

·IDA (Intelligent Driving Assist) with lane keeping function

·FCW

·AEB

·LDW

·BSD

·LCA

·DOW

·RCTA

·RCW

·IHMA

·Level-2 ADAS

·Warranty - Traction Motor: 6 Years or 1,50,000 KM

·Warranty - High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 Years or 1,50,000 KM

As of 04 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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·Traction Motor: 6 years or 150,000 km

·High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 years or 150,000 km

As of 24 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

As of 23 Aug 2026

·LED headlamp with DRL & cornering light

·Auto Headlamp

·Rain-sensing wiper

·Power tailgate

·Dual sliding door Electric

·17” machined alloy wheels

·Dual-layer tinted glass

·Electric sunroof

·Electric Sliding door with an extra large dual sided design

·Available colors: Haze Grey, Frosty White, Starry Black, Orchid Purple

As of 04 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Launched in Nepal on 11 August 2026 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo

·Distributed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor in Nepal

·Ex-showroom Rs 59,99,000, as listed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor

·Launched at Rs 55,99,000 with a Rs 2,00,000 NAIMA expo offer bringing it to Rs 53,99,000 during the show; that offer ended with NAIMA and is no longer available

·Sold in other markets as the Wuling Cortez Darion EV

As of 17 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Mahindra XEV 9S

Wuling Darion EV

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 86,50,000

रु 59,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 30,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 86,88,985

≈ रु 60,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,03,997 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 72,125 · 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.

Mahindra XEV 9S full details Wuling Darion EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

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: 118 more service centres in Nepal (120 vs 2); 9.8 kWh more battery capacity; 81.7 PS more power.

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Mahindra: 126 showrooms, 120 service centres · Wuling: 16 showrooms, 2 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.

Mahindra XEV 9S vs Wuling Darion EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Mahindra XEV 9S or Wuling Darion EV?

As of October 2026, the Wuling Darion EV starts at Rs 59.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.01 lakh less than the Mahindra XEV 9S at Rs 60 lakh.

What is the price of the Mahindra XEV 9S and Wuling Darion EV in Nepal?

The Mahindra XEV 9S costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 86.5 lakh and the Wuling Darion EV costs Rs 59.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Mahindra XEV 9S or the Wuling Darion EV?

These two split the decision: the Wuling Darion EV is रु 26,51,000 cheaper ex-showroom (44.2%), 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 Mahindra XEV 9S if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Wuling Darion EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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