Veteran Bollywood Actor Kabir Bedi Buys Brand-New Mahindra XEV 9S Electric SUV [Video]
Mahindra Automotive has not only managed to entice normal people but also a number of celebrities and business tycoons with its newly launched electric cars. This time around, Mahindra Automotive has shared a video delivering a brand-new XEV 9S electric SUV to one of the most prominent veteran actors, Kabir Bedi. Recently, the actor, along with his wife, took delivery of their all-new Mahindra XEV 9S 7-seater EV SUV.
The delivery video of the XEV 9S to actor Kabir Bedi has been shared on Twitter by Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs on their page. It starts off with the actor and his wife, Praveen Dusanj Bedi, arriving at the Mahindra dealership in their silver SsangYong Rexton SUV, which was sold by Mahindra. Soon after this, the video shows the delivery area being prepared for the actor.
A number of old images of the actor from his acting days were hung around the XEV 9S. The vehicle was also covered with a cover for the reveal, and a large bouquet was also placed next to it. Following this, the actor and his wife were then greeted by the dealership staff. The couple was also seen checking out the images and enjoying the overall delivery experience.
Soon after this, the actor then signed off on the paperwork for his new Mahindra XEV 9S and was handed over the key. The couple then performed a few Hindu rituals and ended the ceremony by cutting a cake. Finally, they posed with their newly bought SUV before taking it out on its first drive on public roads.
From the video, we can note that Kabir Bedi has opted for the XEV 9S finished in the classy shade of Desert Myst. As for the variant, most likely the actor has chosen the top-of-the-line Pack Three Above, which is priced at Rs 30.20 lakh. This variant comes equipped with the largest battery of 79 kWh, which offers 679 km on a single full charge.
As for the power, it gets an electric motor which makes 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, and all the power is sent to the rear wheels. Mahindra has loaded the XEV 9S to the brim with features. Its list of features includes three 12.3-inch displays and a 1400W, 16-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system with Dolby Atmos.
Apart from these, it also comes loaded with dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, remote parking, powered boss mode, a 65W fast charger, an electronic parking brake, an NFC-based digital key, a Head-Up Display (HUD), an air purifier, a 540-degree camera, Level 2+ ADAS, and a large panoramic sunroof that can be opened.
Currently, the Mahindra XEV 9S is the best-selling EV in the Mahindra lineup. In May 2026, Mahindra managed to dispatch a total of 3,502 units. As for the sales figure in April, it sold 3,242 units; in March, it was 3,254; in February, it was 3,539; and in January, when the deliveries commenced, it was 612 units. In total, since January, Mahindra has sold 14,149 units of the XEV 9S, which is a lot more than its rivals, including the Kia Carens Clavis EV, Tata Harrier.ev, and its own sibling, the XEV 9E, which is the coupe version of this SUV.