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My XEV 9S P3 C11 has finally been allocated! I'm trying to figure out which accessories are actually worth buying from Mahindra or the dealership, and which ones are better (or cheaper) to get from the aftermarket.

I'm based in Mumbai, so if anyone has recommendations for reliable accessory shops or installers, I'd really appreciate those as well.

Also, what's the consensus on the side step? Is it actually functional and worth the money, or is it mostly for looks? If you've installed one, I'd love to hear your experience and any recommendations.

I was under the impression that Mahindra Powerol was the official partner for home charger installation for Mahindra EVs.

Recently, I've come across a few mentions of eChargeBays handling installations for Mahindra owners.

Does anyone know if Mahindra has officially onboarded eChargeBays as an authorized installation partner?

If you've recently taken delivery of a BE 6 or XEV 9e:

Who installed your home charger?
Was the installer Mahindra Powerol, eChargeBays, or someone else?
Was this arranged directly by Mahindra/the dealership?
Which city are you in, and when was your installation done?

I'm trying to understand whether this is an official nationwide change or just a regional/dealer-specific arrangement.

For those who’ve taken delivery of the Pack 3 variant, does it come with MRF tyres or Goodyear tyres? Is there an option to choose the tyre brand while ordering, or is it allocated randomly based on availability/batch?
Would appreciate hearing what tyres you received and when your vehicle was delivered. Thanks!

Booked my XEV 9S Pack Three last week.
Is there any way to check the battery's State of Health (SOH) and BMS data during PDI? Can we verify that the battery health is close to 100% on a new vehicle through dealer diagnostics, a service menu, or any other method?
The dealership was initially quite defensive about a third-party PDI. They eventually agreed, but with the condition that no external device can be connected to the vehicle during inspection. I'm therefore assuming an OBD scanner won't be allowed either.
Has anyone here successfully checked battery health before delivery? Also, any EV-specific PDI tips would be greatly appreciated.