Mahindra XUV400 vs Tata Nexon EV: Variant Comparison

• Mahindra has launched the XUV400 Electric in two variants with two different battery pack options
• XUV400 competes with Tata Nexon EV
• Like XUV400, Nexon EV also has two battery pack options

Mahindra has finally launched the XUV400 Electric as a true rival to the Nexon EV. Being the only electric SUV in the sub-20 lakh price segment till now, Nexon EV has enjoyed a competition-free run in the market. But, it seems now Mahindra is all set to challenge the Nexon EV with XUV400 Electric. This latest launch from the Indian SUV maker will give more choices & more options to buyers. Priced between Rs 15.99 lakhs to 18.99 lakhs (Ex-Showroom), the XUV400 does overlap with the prices of the Nexon EV range. The Nexon EV range starts at Rs 14.99 lakhs (Ex-Showroom) for the Prime variant and goes up to Rs 19.84 lakhs (Ex-Showroom) for the Max variant. Both SUVs are available in two different variants with two different battery sizes. While the Nexon EV has Prime and Max variants, the XUV400 gets EC and EL variants. Here's our variant-to-variant comparison between both electric SUVs.

Nexon EV vs XUV400: Dimensions

Dimensions	Nexon EV Prime	Nexon EV Max	XUV400 Electric EC/EL
Length	3993 mm	3993 mm	4200 mm
Width	1811 mm	1811 mm	1821 mm
Height	1606 mm	1616 mm	1634 mm
Wheelbase	2498 mm	2498 mm	2600 mm
Ground Clearance	205 mm	190 mm	200 mm
Boot Space	350 Litre	350 Litre	378 Litre

Nexon EV vs XUV400: Powertrain

The Tata Nexon EV range has two different versions i.e. the Nexon EV Prime with an electric motor generating 129 PS power and 245 Nm torque, and the Nexon EV Max with an electric motor generating 143 PS power and 250 Nm torque. However, Mahindra has given the same electric motor on both EC & EL variants of the XUV400. The electric motor on both the variants of XUV400 produces 150 PS of power and 310 Nm of torque.

Powertrain	Nexon EV Prime	Nexon EV Max	XUV400 Electric EC/EL
Power	129 PS	143 PS	150 PS
Torque	245 Nm	250 Nm	310 Nm
0-100 kmph	9.9 Sec	9 Sec	8.3 Sec
Top Speed	120 kmph	140 kmph	150 kmph

Nexon EV vs XUV400: Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging	Nexon EV Prime	Nexon EV Max	XUV400 Electric EC	XUV400 Electric EL
Battery Size	30.2kWh	40.5kWh	34.5kWh	39.4kWh
MIDC Range	312 km	437 km	375 km	456 km
Charging	3.3 kW	3.3 kW or 7.2 kW	3.3 kW or 7.2 kW	7.2 kW

Nexon EV vs XUV400: Features & Safety

Features	Nexon EV Prime	Nexon EV Max	XUV400 Electric EC	XUV400 Electric EL
Electric ORVM	Adjust & Fold	Adjust & Fold	Adjust	Adjust & Fold
Auto Headlamps	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Auto Wipers	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Auto Dimming IRVM	No	Yes	No	No
Wheels	16-inch Alloys	16-inch Alloys	16-inch Steel	16-inch Alloys
Connected Car Tech	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch Integration	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Disc Brakes	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Airbags	2	2	2	6
Reverse Camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Air Conditioning	Auto Climate Control	Auto Climate Control	Manual	Auto Climate Control
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes	No	No
Seat Ventilation	No	Front Seats	No	No
TPMS	Warning	Warning	No	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	No	No
Air Purifier	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment Screen	7-inch	7-inch	NA	7-inch
Android Auto/Apple Car Play (Wired)	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes
Multi-Drive Modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi Regen Levels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes	No	No
7.2kW AC Fast Charging	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
ESP/Traction Control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

Also Read: XUV400 Electric Launched In 2 Variants, Here's The Difference

Verdict: The New Mahindra XUV400 and the Nexon EV, both are one of the safest sub-20 lakh electric SUVs in the Indian market. Both carry a 5-star safety rating from G-NCAP. However, it is the Nexon EV range, which offers more features. On the other hand, the XUV400 offers more power, more performance, more space, more range, and faster charging.