Mahindra XUV400 has finally been launched in the country, with prices ranging between Rs 15.99 lakh and Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it goes up against India’s highest-selling electric four-wheeler, the Tata Nexon EV. So here we have compared both electrified SUVs to know which offers better value.
Let’s start with the specifications: –
| Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV Prime | Tata Nexon EV Max | |
| Battery | 34.5kWh / 39.5kWh | 30.2 kWh | 40.5 kWh |
| Motor | Front-axle mounted electric motor | Front-axle mounted electric motor | Front-axle mounted electric motor |
| Max Power | 150PS | 129PS | 143PS |
| Max Torque | 310Nm | 245 Nm | 250Nm |
| Claimed Range | 375 km / 456 km | 312 km | 453 km |
| Drive Modes | Fun, Fast and Fearless | Drive & Sport | Eco, City & Sport |
| Acceleration Time (0-100 kmph) | 8.3 sec | 9.9 sec | 9 sec |
| 0-80% Charging Time (via 50kW DC Fast Charging) | 50 min | 60 min | 56 min |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph | 120 kmph | 140 kmph |
- Mahindra offers the XUV400 with two battery pack options: 34.5kWh and 39.5kWh; both claims better range when compared to the smaller and extended range versions of the Tata Nexon EV, respectively.
- Irrespective of the battery pack, the XUV400 comes with the same 150PS/310Nm front axle-mounted electric motor that is more powerful and torquier than the Nexon EV.
- The XUV400 also offers faster acceleration and higher top speed.
Dimensions
| Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV | |
| Length | 4,200mm | 3,993mm |
| Width | 1,821mm | 1,811mm |
| Height | 1634mm | 1,606mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm | 2,498mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm | 205mm (Prime), 190mm (Max) |
| Boot Space | 378L | 350L |
While the Tata Nexon EV falls into the sub-4-meter category, the XUV400 is 4.2m long. It is also slightly wider and taller than the Tata SUV. It also has bigger boot space and a longer wheelbase.
Features
When it comes to features, both SUVs are well-loaded. The key highlight includes projector headlamps with DRLs, alloy wheels, multiple driving modes, regen braking, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, connected car tech, leather seats, all-four disc brakes, electric sunroof, 60:40 split seat, height adjustable driver’s seat, a rear parking camera with sensors and much more. The Mahindra XUV400 does, however, offer up to six airbags, whereas the Nexon EV has only two.
Price
| Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV Prime | Tata Nexon EV Max |
| EC: Rs 15.99 lakh (with 3.3kW charger), Rs 16.49 lakh (with 7.2kW charger) EL: Rs 18.99 lakh (with 7.2kW charger) | XM: Rs 14.49 lakh XZ+: Rs 15.99 lakh XZ+ Lux: Rs 16.99 lakh | XM: Rs 16.49 lakh (with 3.3kW charger), Rs 16.99 lakh (with 7.2kW charger) XZ+: Rs 17.49 lakh (with 3.3kW charger), Rs 17.99 lakh (with 7.2kW charger) XZ+ Lux: Rs 18.49 lakh (with 3.3kW charger), Rs 18.99 lakh (with 7.2kW charger) |
- Soon after the launch of Mahindra XUV400, Tata Motors slashed the prices of Nexon EV by up to Rs 85,000, making it a more competitive offering.
- The smaller battery pack variant of the Mahindra XUV400 is slightly costlier than the Nexon EV Prime. But for this added premium, it gets a bigger battery pack, more range and better performance. However, XUV400’s range-topping EL variant’s prices are on par with the Nexon EV Max’s XZ+ Lux trim.
Note: The above-mentioned prices of the Mahindra XUV400 are introductory and will be valid for the first 5,000 bookings of each variant.
Verdict
Owing to its bigger battery pack and more features, the Mahindra XUV400 offers better value than Nexon EV, at least on paper.
