The Mahindra XEV 9S is an excellent electric car, but if your one-way work distance is 225km, a round trip on a single charge could be stressful. The real-world highway range of the XEV 9S is 477km as per our tests, so theoretically you could do the 450km round trip, but it’s best to have a buffer of at least 30-40km to avoid any range anxiety, which can otherwise make your drives very stressful.
The other option is to find a DC fast charger for a quick top-up, but if you are on a day trip, this is not very convenient. Also, fast chargers on the highway are not always reliable. In view of this, go for the diesel Mahindra XUV 7XO, which is an excellent cruiser and features a new suspension that delivers fantastic high-speed stability and a comfortable ride.