Mahindra has recently announced the prices of the XUV400 electric SUV. Ranging between Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mahindra EV comes in two variants and two battery pack options, claiming a range of up to 456 km on a single charge. This places the XUV400 directly against the likes of MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
Dimensions
| Mahindra XUV400 | MG ZS EV | Hyundai Kona Electric | |
| Length | 4,200mm | 4,323mm | 4,180mm |
| Width | 1,821mm | 1,809mm | 1,800mm |
| Height | 1634mm | 1,649mm | 1,570mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm | 2,585mm | 2,600mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm | – | – |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 359 litres | 332 litres |
| Wheel Size | 16-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch |
Mahindra XUV400 is 20mm longer than Hyundai Kona Electric, but is 123mm shorter than that of the MG ZS EV. However, it is the widest and has the longest wheelbase. It also offers the highest boot space among all.
Specifications
| Mahindra XUV400 | MG ZS EV | Hyundai Kona Electric | |
| Battery capacity | 34.5kWh / 39.5kWh | 50.3kWh | 39.2kWh |
| Motor Type | PMS | PMS | PMS |
| Max Power | 149PS | 176PS | 136Nm |
| Max Torque | 310Nm | 280Nm | 395Nm |
| Claimed Range | 375km / 456km | 461km | 452km |
| 0-100kmph (claimed) | 8.3 sec | 8.5 sec | 9.7 sec |
| 50 kW DC fast charging time ( 0-80%) | 50 min | 1 hr | 57 min |
| 7.2 kW AC Fast charging time (0-100%) | 6 hrs 30 min | around 9 hrs (via 7.4kWh) | 6 hrs 10 min |
- As mentioned above, Mahindra offers the XUV400 with two battery pack options – 34.5kWh and 39.5kWh. The range of the latter is on par with other EVs in the competition. It is also the fastest EV of all.
- All electric SUVs take about the same amount of time to charge. The MG ZS EV, however, takes the longest to charge from a 7.2 kW AC charger due to its larger battery pack.
Key Features
| Common | Projector headlamps, alloy wheels, all-wheel disc brakes, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplrplay and Android Auto, sunroof, auto AC, cruise control, push-button start, multi-function steering wheel, multiple driving modes, six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), etc. |
| Additional Features In MG ZS EV | LED headlamps, panoramic sunroof, a bigger touchscreen display (10.1-inch), rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charger, 6-way powered driver’s seat, heated ORVMs, 360-degree camera and Driver Assistance Tech like Rear Drive Assist, Blind Spot Detection System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist. |
| Additional Features In Hyundai Kona Electric | LED headlamps, rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charger, 10-way powered driver’s seat, and multi-regen braking with paddle shifters. |
Price
| Mahindra XUV400 | MG ZS EV | Hyundai Kona Electric | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 15.99 – 18.99 lakh(valid for first 5,000 bookings for each variant) | Rs 22.98 – 26.90 lakh | Rs 23.84 lakh |
Verdict
All of the electric vehicles are well equipped and appear to be quite promising. But the XUV400 is not as feature-rich as other electric offerings mentioned here. However, the Mahindra SUV puts a hard fight against other EVs. And going by its prices, it seems a sensible option, at least on paper.
