The new MG ZS EV-rivalling Mahindra XUV400 is currently being offered as a safe and well-built offering for buyers in the country
Mahindra recently introduced the new XUV400 electric SUV in the Indian market and will be challenging the rivals like the Tata Nexon EV Max, Hyundai Kona EV and the MG ZS EV in the Indian market. If you are also planning to buy a new electric SUV soon, here is a detailed Mahindra XUV400 Vs Tata Nexon EV Max comparison that you should check out.
Mahindra XUV400 Vs Tata Nexon EV Max
Powertrain And Performance
The new Mahindra XUV400 boasts a single-motor setup with rated peak power and torque output of 149 Ps and 310 Nm respectively. The motor draws its charge from a high-density 39.5 kWh battery pack that boasts a claimed range of 456 km on a single charge. The electric SUV has a top speed of 160 kmph. For those wondering, the SUV supports up to 50kW DC fast charging while you also get a 7.2 kW AC fast charger as standard. While using the DC charger, this electric SUV will take 50 mins to charge from 0 per cent to 80 per cent. The standard AC charger will take 6 hours and 30 mins to fully charge the battery from zero per cent.
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The Tata Nexon EV Max on the other hand gets a 40.5 kWh battery pack that powers a single motor setup with rated peak power and torque output of 143 PS and 250 Nm respectively. The SUV has a claimed range of 437 km on a single charge while it takes around 56 mins to charge the battery to 80 per cent from zero per cent using a fast DC charger. The SUV has a claimed 0-100 kmph timing of under 9 secs and has an electronically limited top speed of 140 kmph. A quick comparison is given below in the table:
| Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV Max | |
| Battery capacity | 39.5kWh | 40.5kWh |
| No of motors | 1 | 1 |
| Max Power | 149PS | 143PS |
| Max Torque | 310Nm | 250Nm |
| Claimed Range | 456km | 437km |
| 0-100kmph (claimed) | 8.3 sec | under 9 sec |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph | 140 kmph |
| 50 kW DC fast charging time ( 0-80%) | 50 min | 56 min |
| 7.2 kW AC Fast charging time (0-100%) | 6 hrs 30 min | 6.5 hrs |
Design And Dimensions
The new XUV400 gets a similar design language as the XUV300 but does boast many changes that distinguish it from the latter. For starters, it gets new bumpers, a closed front grille, new alloy wheels, and an updated rear design. The SUV also gets copper inserts and exclusive colour shades for buyers. As far as the dimensions are concerned, the new XUV400 electric SUV measures 4300 mm in length, 1821 mm in width, and 1634 mm in height. The wheelbase on the other hand measures 2600 mm while the ground clearance is claimed to be 190 mm. The XUV400 also boasts a large boot space with a rated capacity of 378 L.
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The Tata Nexon EV Max on the other hand has a more conventional design language that is largely dominated by strong body panels, a high ground clearance, and attractive colour shades. The Nexon EV Max however is significantly smaller than the XUV400 EV. For those wondering, the new Tata Nexon EV Max measures 3993 mm in length, 1811 mm in width, and 1616 mm in height. The wheelbase too is smaller and measures 2498 mm. The ground clearance on the other hand stands at 205 mm while the boot space too is less at 350 L. A comparison is given below in the table:
| Parameters | Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV MAX |
| Length (mm) | 4200 | 3993 |
| Width (mm) | 1821 | 1811 |
| Height (mm) | 1634 | 1616 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2600 | 2498 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 190 | 205 |
| Boot Space (L) | 378 | 350 |
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Features
Mentioned below are a few of the most prominent features that you will get along with the two SUVs –
| Key Features | Mahindra XUV400 | Tata Nexon EV MAX |
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Alloy Wheels | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Disc Brakes | All 4 disc brake | All 4 disc brake |
| Sunroof | Single-panel | Single-panel |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Apple Carplay & Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | Yes |
| Auto AC | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Front Seats | No | Yes |
| Wireless Smartphone Charger | No | Yes |
| Multi-regen Braking | NA | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brakes | No | Yes |
| Drive Modes | FUN, FAST & FEARLESS | Eco, City & Sport |
| No of Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| TPMS | NA | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Assistance Tech | No | No |
Mahindra XUV400 Vs Tata Nexon EV Max – Final Verdict
The Mahindra XUV400 EV is currently one of the most practical and safe electric SUVs in the Indian market and offers a feature-rich and comfortable SUV in the segment. The XUV400 gives stiff competition to its rivals and is currently the fastest Made-In-India electric car in the market. The Tata Nexon EV on the other hand also offers a similar package for the buyers and gets a strong design language in addition to an extensive features list for the buyers. The Nexon EV Max also offers improved performance and a better range for buyers. While Mahindra is yet to officially announce the price of the new XUV400 electric SUV in India, the Tata Nexon EV Prime price on the other hand starts from Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Tata Nexon EV Max price starts from Rs 18.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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