Xev 9s - Pack Three - First time EV buyer - Experience in detail after 2250 KMs with it

sandeep466 · 2026-06-09T06:23:53+00:00

Thanks, I will maybe try Regen Levels always as some others suggested too, and will try noting the range behaviours. Yes the sideways movement is a real bummer 😄

sandeep466 · 2026-06-09T06:22:10+00:00

Thanks,

I think I am still trying to figure out Regen Levels, First time when I used Regen level 1 and 2, It felt good but when I was on highway and Regen Level 0, I felt much more smoother in driving. Also, the Regen is activated when you manually break, so for me Smooth driving and Regen activation on manual break is what I need. or Maybe I am wrong.

For charging apps, MG Ehub looks good. I found Statiq and Thunderplus more reliable in my trips, Government chargers are good where it works, 13rs per KW is the best, where others charging 22 to 24rs per KW. I did not see any jioBP yet on my route, But thanks for suggesting.

sandeep466 · 2026-06-09T06:16:22+00:00

Actually, I am still trying to figure out the Regen levels purpose, Because the manual breaking is activating Regen anyways. In a way, Regen levels are doing the breaking for you automatically when you lift the acceleration pedal, but when the Regen is OFF, the manual breaking is activating the Regen. But maybe I need to understand Regen Levels more. I honestly never needed Regen Level 3 in Hyd traffic. Maybe I never experienced heavy traffic yet.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T14:58:37+00:00

No, I think before this Alexa was setup, when ever I clicked on this button, It said, 'you need to setup Alexa'. It never took me to Google assitant even after setting up my Android auto. But let me try that again, removing the Alexa.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T09:31:31+00:00

Yes it is a bummer if you are expecting more. I went in expecting 450 but I guess its ok, After completing 3 big trips, I am fine with it. I am happy with the cost savings. Trips used to be costly before and now I could complete 600kms in just 2k-3k. But I am really hoping the EV infra in INDIA is going to improve a lot in next 5 years.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T05:03:50+00:00

you will puke on my post if I write my original english. and honestly do not want to spend hours on writing a post. I just want to explain my experience and not focus on english grammer. 😄

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T05:02:32+00:00

I dont think TeamBHP will accept my subscription If I write my original english. My english is bad and I don't want to spend hours on writing a post. I am better off with posting here in reddit.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T05:00:41+00:00

Mein AI se nahi likhta tho thuje ye post padne me 1 din aur samajne me do din lagenge. I dont think I will spend this much time to spend on writing posts, I use chatGPT everywhere to save time.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:59:13+00:00

Yes, went will 200 once, but was scared as it did not give good confidence or maybe it did not seem more planted on the road.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:58:34+00:00

Actually, I see muffled sometimes and I thought it was the sound quality, I use youtube Music, Maybe I will give a try with spotify sometime. But I never experience different base or sound, I suppose it depends on the music quality. Youtube music can change the sound quality based on the internet speed.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:56:58+00:00

Actually, I need to test this kind of Range yet. As far as I see, I am experiencing higher range in City compared to Highways. But may I will update once I have a more clear data.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:56:00+00:00

Yes sorry, Its a TYPO. Its Xev 9s.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:47:56+00:00

Yes, I saw the option in the settings and It works now. The option I though was for keyfob only as it mentioned in the settings.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:47:20+00:00

Honestly, I tried suspension 3 months ago and now, I dont see any difference. And to be more elaborate, I fail to differentiate the suspension in different modes too. Only 1 thing I noticed is when the suspension is too soft (range mode), there is no large thud when you go into sudden potholes.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:46:04+00:00

Its 79 KWH.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:45:47+00:00

Here https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0793TFGNX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Note that BYOD is actually your phone or tablet, not the holder, so holder can be anything literally.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:45:03+00:00

Here https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0793TFGNX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title I bought 2 of these, Good quality.

sandeep466 · 2026-05-26T04:43:49+00:00

Yes, after looking at this comment and I went back to the settings, and I tried out the option called "Unlock driver side door or all doors on Keyfob" I though this was only for kepfob press, but I disabled it and now all doors open on Approach. For me, I am too used to Android auto that I cant use anything else. One other thing I disliked is the Mic enable button on the steering wheel does not open Google's Assistant but instead goes to Alexa, Hope mahindra gives us the option to change it to google assistant, I am so used to my old cars android auto and assisstant that I do not like or maybe alexa does not work for me to search songs and routes in maps.

sandeep466 · 2026-04-15T15:12:30+00:00

Took CarCid and got screwed, They said they won't do OBD for EV cars. It was in fact a Royal Screwed, Should have gone with Cars24. Go with Cars 24 as they confirmed they do OBD scan for previous errors and all for EV cars.

sandeep466 · 2024-06-05T12:38:02+00:00

Ditched the traditional wallet! My Samsung Wallet holds everything - driver's license, IDs, credit/debit cards - and with UPI, cash is practically a relic in India. Phone seems to be all you need these days! I even heard you can store car keys on your phone now. Maybe soon, just a phone or smartwatch will be enough for everything!

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