TV Anchor Shubhankar Mishra Buys Mahindra XEV 9e Over Tesla

The electric SUV has been attracting new buyers, from common folks to eminent personalities

Famous TV anchor Shubhankar Mishra recently purchased a Mahindra XEV 9e. He mentioned that the Indian EV is so attractive and complete that there is no need to go for foreign carmakers. For the uninitiated, Shubhankar is a TV news anchor, journalist and social media influencer. Over the years, we have seen him with some of the top Indian news channels. These include the likes of India News, Zee Media, TV9 Network and Aaj Tak. Furthermore, he runs 3 YouTube channels – Shubhankar Mishra, NewsBook and CricketBook. Impressively, he has over 15 million followers across digital media platforms.

Shubhankar Mishra Buys Mahindra XEV 9e

The internet is buzzing with photos of him with his new acquisition in the form of the Mahindra XEV 9e. The XEV 9e represents the best that Mahindra has to offer. He said, “If the same features are in a local brand, why promote a foreign one?” Moreover, he believes that this is more than just a car. It’s a statement and a perfect example of Atmanirbhar Bharat in action. The main reason why he didn’t go for Tesla is that he feels that the XEV 9e offers everything that other global EVs can. Hence, there is no point in opting for foreign products.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Being the flagship model in Mahindra’s portfolio, the XEV 9e embodies all the latest tech, connectivity, convenience and safety amenities. This is what is enticing new-age car buyers despite so many options in the market. Some of the main highlights of the XEV 9e include:

• Three 12.3-inch Screens on the Dashboard – Driver’s Instrument Cluster, Infotainment Display and a Passenger’s Screen
• MAIA (Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture) with Advanced Neural Engine
• 51 TOPS with over 80 billion transistors and 130+ million lines of code.
• WiFi 6.0, 24 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295
• 2 Entertainment Screens for Rear Passengers
• Bluetooth 5.2
• 16-speaker Harmon Kardon Sound System with Dolby Atmos
• 5G Internet Connectivity
• Massive Panoramic Sunroof with Integrated Multi-Colour Lighting Patterns
• Auto Park Assist with 12 Ultrasonic Sensors
• In-car Camera
• Electronic Parking Brake
• Ambient Lighting
• Powered Driver’s Seat with Memory Function
• OTA Updates
• Level 2 ADAS Suite with 5 Radars and 1 Vision Camera
• 360-degree Cameras
• 7 Airbags
• Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratios
• Augmented-Reality (AR) Heads Up Display (HUD)
• Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DOMS)
• Signature Sonic Tunes Curated by AR Rahman

Mahindra XEV 9e comes with two battery pack alternatives – 79 kWh and 59 kWh. One can expect a range of 656 km and 542 km, respectively, on a single charge. Also, the power and torque figures are 286 hp and 380 Nm with the larger battery to 231 hp and 380 Nm with the smaller unit, respectively. Taking on the charging responsibilities is a 175 kW DC fast charger, which can take the SoC from 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes. In the most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in a mere 6.8 seconds. The prices range from Rs 23.01 lakh to Rs 34.03 lakh, ex-showroom.

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