Mahindra XEV 9S Debuts in Nepal at NAIMA 2026

Nepal Gets Its First Look at a Ground-Up Electric 7-Seater

The Mahindra XEV 9S price in Nepal is the question every family-SUV shopper in Kathmandu will be asking starting tomorrow, when Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. — Mahindra's authorized distributor in Nepal — gives the all-electric XEV 9S its public debut at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026. The six-day expo runs August 11–16 at Bhrikutimandap and will host over 55 brands and more than 40 new product launches, but the XEV 9S stands out for one reason: it's Mahindra's first EV built specifically as a practical, three-row, seven-seat family SUV rather than a sporty coupe-crossover.

For a market where boot space, seating capacity, and ground clearance routinely decide which EV a Nepali family actually buys, that distinction matters. Here's everything confirmed so far, plus what BijuliSawari's own tax-adjusted pricing analysis suggests it could cost once it clears Nepali customs.

Quick Facts: XEV 9S at NAIMA 2026

• Debut date: August 11, 2026, at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
• Distributor: Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. (Agni Group), which also sells the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e in Nepal
• Platform: Mahindra's dedicated INGLO electric architecture — shared with the BE 6 and XEV 9e
• Body style: Traditional upright SUV silhouette with three rows, unlike the coupe-styled XEV 9e
• Nepal price: Not officially announced as of publication — expected at or shortly after NAIMA

What Is the Mahindra XEV 9S?

In India, where it launched in November 2025, the XEV 9S is sold as Mahindra's first "electric-origin" 7-seat SUV — built as an EV from the ground up, not converted from a petrol platform. It shares its INGLO underpinnings with the BE 6 and XEV 9e already on Nepali roads, but trades their sloped, coupe-like rooflines for a boxier, family-oriented shape with genuine third-row seating.

Battery, Motor and Range Options

In India, the XEV 9S starts at ₹19.95 lakh and tops out around ₹29.45 lakh ex-showroom (Indian Rupees) — but Indian pricing is not a reliable guide for Nepal, since import duties, the road construction fee, and VAT are layered on top of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value once a vehicle lands in Kathmandu.

Mahindra XEV 9S Price in Nepal: What to Expect

This is where most coverage of the XEV 9S launch stops short — reporting the expo date without addressing what actually determines the sticker price for a Nepali buyer: this year's overhauled EV tax structure.

Under the FY 2026/27 budget, Nepal replaced its old motor-power (kW) based excise slabs with a value-based system:

• 20% flat customs duty on the vehicle's CIF value
• Clean Infrastructure Investment Fee (CIIF), a new levy replacing excise duty, ranging from 2.5% up to 130% depending on the CIF bracket — vehicles valued between roughly NPR 40–50 lakh CIF face steep CIIF rates, and anything above that climbs further
• 5% road construction fee
• 13% VAT, applied on top of everything else

Because the XEV 9S will likely be imported across multiple battery variants — much like the XEV 9e's Pack 2 (59 kWh) through Pack 3 (79 kWh) spread — its Nepal price is unlikely to be a single figure. For comparison, Agni Group currently prices the BE 6 from NPR 57 lakh and the XEV 9e from NPR 69 lakh (59 kWh) to NPR 95 lakh (79 kWh) after all Nepali taxes.

Given that the XEV 9S is positioned as the more practical, family-focused sibling rather than a performance flagship, BijuliSawari's read is that Agni Group will likely price the entry 59 kWh variant close to — or slightly below — the BE 6's NPR 57 lakh starting point, positioning it directly against Nepal's only other electric 7-seater on sale today. Treat this as an informed estimate, not an official figure, until Agni Group confirms pricing at NAIMA.

How It Compares: XEV 9S vs. Nepal's Existing 7-Seat EV

Nepal already has one electric 7-seater on the road — the BYD M6 — which gives buyers a useful benchmark while they wait for official XEV 9S pricing.

On paper, the XEV 9S's claimed range comfortably beats the BYD M6's 440 km, and its 380 Nm torque figure across all variants should make it noticeably quicker in Kathmandu traffic and on Tribhuvan Highway climbs. Whether that translates into a genuine price advantage depends entirely on how Nepal Customs values the imported units under the new CIIF bands.

Should You Wait for NAIMA, or Buy Now?

If you're currently cross-shopping electric 7-seaters in Nepal, here's BijuliSawari's practical take:

• If you need a vehicle in the next 4–6 weeks: the BYD M6 is available today at a confirmed NPR 58.9 lakh, with known dealer stock and service support.
• If you can wait 2–4 weeks: attend NAIMA (August 11–16) or watch for Agni Group's official price announcement — the XEV 9S's longer range and higher motor output could make it the stronger family EV if it lands within striking distance of the BE 6's NPR 57 lakh floor.
• Either way, run the numbers before booking: with CIIF now weighted heavily by CIF value, two visually similar EVs can carry very different effective tax burdens. Don't rely on showroom brochures — check the landed price breakdown.

The Bottom Line

The Mahindra XEV 9S's Nepal debut at NAIMA 2026 gives Nepali families their first real second choice in the electric 7-seater segment, alongside the BYD M6. Confirmed pricing, variant lineup, and delivery timelines are expected from Agni Group during or shortly after the expo — BijuliSawari will update this article the moment official NPR pricing is announced.

Until then, use BijuliSawari's comparison tool to line up the XEV 9S's India-spec numbers against every EV currently sold in Nepal, and check our EV Tax & Subsidy Finder to see exactly how the new CIIF bands would apply to the variant you're eyeing.