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Mahindra XUV 400 EV vs. Tata Nexon EV Prime

Mahindra has recently unveiled its long-range electric SUV; the XUV 400. With the price announcement scheduled for next year, all other major details have been officially revealed. And by the looks of it all, it seems as if the XUV 400 is all set to lock horns with the Tata Nexon EV Prime. So here are both electric SUVs compared head-on.

XUV 400 vs. Tata Nexon EV: Dimensions

Mahindra XUV400 Officially Revealed In India!
Mahindra’s Official Reveal
Model XUV400 EV Nexon EV Prime
Length 4200mm 3993mm
Width 1821mm 1811mm
Height 1634mm 1616mm
Wheelbase 2600mm 2498mm
Boot Space 378 litres 350 litres

So as far as the dimension goes, the XUV EV is about 200mm longer than the Nexon EV. Since sub-4 meter tax benefits are available only for ICE vehicles, the XUV EV is redesigned to be longer than the XUV 300 as well. This gives the EV a bigger boot and better cabin space. Other than that the specs are similar to the Nexon EV.

Also, Read: Mahindra XUV400 Officially Revealed In India!

XUV 400 vs. Tata Nexon EV: Range and Battery Specs

Specs XUV400 EV Nexon EV Prime
Battery Capacity 39.4kWh 30.2kWh
Range (ARAI-claimed) 456 kilometres 312 kilometres

 

In terms of battery details and claimed range, the XUV EV gets a bigger battery than the Nexon EV which translates into a better range of 456 kilometres which is a huge 144 kilometres more than the Nexon EV. However, in the Nexon EV’s case, we must say that a smaller battery is more affordable when replaced. Nonetheless, the XUV EV takes the crown.

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XUV 400 vs. Tata Nexon EV: Performance

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Tata Nexon EV
Specs XUV400 EV Nexon EV Prime
Power 150PS 129PS
Torque 310Nm 245Nm
0-100kmph (claimed) 8.3 seconds 9.9 seconds

As evident, the XUV 400 EV again takes the crown as it not only is more power packed but also more torque-rich. Even in the 0 to 100 sprint, the XUV 400 EV does exceptionally well at 8.3 seconds. The XUV400 EV and Nexon EV Max also feature one pedal driving with the highest level of regenerative braking activated. They both also come with different drive modes to offer a choice of driving experiences between sporty and efficient.

XUV 400 vs. Tata Nexon EV: Charging Duration

Charging Time XUV400 EV Nexon EV Prime
0-80% (with a 50kW DC charger) 50 minutes 60 minutes
A full charge (7.2kW charger) 6.5 hours
Full Charge (3.3kW charger/16A socket) 13 hours 8.5 hours

Equipped with a 50kW DC Fast Charger, the XUV EV will power up from 0 to 80% in just 50 minutes, as compared to 60 minutes on the Nexon EV Prime. However, with a 7.2kW charger, the XUV 400 EV will take 6.5 hours to fully charge, while the Nexon EV doesn’t support the 7.2kW charger. However, it does support a 3.3kW charger/16A socket which can charge up the Nexon EV Prime in 8.5 hours for which the XUV 400 EV will take as much as 13 hours!

XUV 400 vs. Tata Nexon EV: Price

Mahindra XUV400 – What We Know So Far!
Mahindra XUV EV – What We Know So Far!
XUV400 EV Nexon EV Prime
Price Rs 17 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (expected) Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 17.50 lakh

While official pricing isn’t declared, the XUV 400 EV will be similarly priced to the Nexon EV. From what we estimate the XUV EV can be priced between Rs. 17 to 20 Lakhs, which
can be a great deal over the Nexon EV Prime

So this was the XUV 400 EV head-on with the Nexon EV Prime. Stay pinned to the GoMechanic blog for everything automotive.

Sankul Nagpal
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