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
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.
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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
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
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.