Does Traffic Kill EV Range? 😱 Mahindra XEV 9S Real-World Test!

Does the Mahindra XEV 9S hold up in heavy city congestion? I am testing real-world battery drain during stop-and-go traffic. Driving an electric vehicle in dense city environments presents unique challenges for range management. In this test, I take the XEV 9S into peak traffic to observe how the software manages energy flow and power consumption when you are barely moving. We look closely at the dashboard readouts to see exactly how the drivetrain behaves over long periods of idling and low-speed creeping. A major focus of this review is the Economy mode. I break down how it influences your overall efficiency and whether it actually mitigates the typical EV battery drain you might expect during a slow commute. If you are curious about how your car performs outside of highway conditions, this breakdown helps clarify what to expect from your daily drive. Subscribe to Charge & Roam for practical Mahindra EV tips, real-world testing, and honest ownership experiences. Have you tested your range in heavy traffic yet? Let me know your experience in the comments.