Rs 20 Lakh+ Mahindra XEV 9S Is India's Best-Selling Electric Car For 2nd Month Running

UPDATE - follow-up to Mahindra XEV 9S Is India's Best-Selling Electric Car For 2nd Month Running: The Mahindra XEV 9S continued its dominance in the Indian electric vehicle market, logging 3,743 registrations in August 2026, to become the country's best-selling electric car for the second consecutive month. The XEV 9S, priced at Rs 20.65 lakh ex-showroom, edged out the Tata Punch EV and MG Windsor, with the Punch EV following with 3,468 units and the Windsor finishing third with 3,224 units. The XEV 9S has not only maintained its lead but has also increased its sales, with registrations rising from 4,044 in July to 3,743 in August, a decline of 7.4 percent. In contrast, the Punch EV's registrations fell 12.9 percent, while the Windsor dropped 19.8 percent. The XEV 9S accounted for over half of Mahindra's electric registrations, with the variant mix also showing interesting trends. The 79 kWh battery configuration was the most popular, with 3,026 units, while the Pack Two Above configuration led with 1,277 units. The larger-battery versions of the XEV 9S push transaction prices beyond the Rs 20.65 lakh starting figure, but customers are still opting for the most affordable versions. The Punch EV moved into second place with 3,468 registrations when the outgoing model's remaining 38 units are included, while the Windsor fell from 4,019 registrations in July to 3,224 in August. The XEV 9S result is important, as individual-model EV sales have usually been associated with relatively affordable cars and crossovers, and its strong demand has strengthened its position in the market. The XEV 9S has now beaten the Punch EV and Windsor in registrations for two months in succession, confirming its strong demand even for relatively expensive electric cars. Earlier report (2026-09-10 13:19): The Mahindra XEV 9S has logged 3,743 registrations in August 2026, solidifying its position as India's best-selling electric car for the second consecutive month. The XEV 9S, priced at Rs 20.65 lakh ex-showroom, has outperformed the Tata Punch EV and MG Windsor, despite being the most expensive among the three. Mahindra registered over 6,400 EVs during the month, making it the second-largest electric passenger-vehicle manufacturer behind Tata Motors. The XEV 9S alone accounted for well over half of Mahindra's electric registrations. In August, the XEV 9S's variant mix revealed that 81% of its registrations came from the 79 kWh battery variant, with the Pack Two Above configuration being the most popular. The XEV 9S's performance is notable, as individual-model EV sales are usually associated with more affordable cars and crossovers. The XEV 9S's lead over the Punch EV and Windsor remains small, but its strong demand has been confirmed for two consecutive months. The result also suggests that July was not a one-time spike, as the XEV 9S has now beaten its rivals in registrations for two months in a row.