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Mahindra XUV 400 EV

Mahindra XUV 400 EV is a 5 Seater seater car, Ex-showroom price starting from Rs. 15,49,000 in India. It is available in 7 variants, and 1 transmission option: Automatic .
3 out of 5
15.49 - 19.19 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Mahindra XUV 400 EV Key Specs
Battery Capacity34.5-39.4 kwh
Max Speed150 Kmph
Range375-456 km
Charging Time6.5 hrs

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Mahindra XUV 400 EV Variants & Price

Mahindra XUV 400 EV price starts at ₹ 15.49 Lakhs and goes up to ₹ 19.19 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Mahindra XUV 400 EV comes in 7 variants. Mahindra XUV 400 EV's top variant is EL 39.4 kWh Dual Tone.

Fuel Type:
All
Transmission:
All
15.49 Lakhs*
34.5 KWh
150 Kmph
375 Km
15.99 Lakhs*
34.5 KWh
150 Kmph
375 Km
16.49 Lakhs*
34.5 KWh
150 Kmph
375 Km
16.74 Lakhs*
34.5 KWh
150 Kmph
375 Km
17.49 Lakhs*
39.4 KWh
150 Kmph
456 Km
18.99 Lakhs*
39.4 KWh
150 Kmph
456 Km
19.19 Lakhs*
39.4 KWh
150 Kmph
456 Km
*Disclaimer: The prices are ex-showroom price for the respective model in the selected city.
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Mahindra XUV 400 EV Specifications and Features

AirbagsYes
Battery Capacity34.5-39.4 kwh
Body TypeSUV
Keyless EntryYes
Max Motor Performance 148 bhp 310 Nm
Range375-456 km
Charging Time6.5 hrs
SunroofYes

Mahindra XUV 400 EV comparison with its competitors

Model Name
Mahindra XUV 400 EV
Tata Nexon EV
Price (Ex-Showroom)
₹15.49 - 19.19 Lakhs
₹14.49 - 19.29 Lakhs
Expert Ratings
3 out of 5
4 out of 5
Battery Capacity
34.5-39.4 kwh
30-40.5 kWh
Range
375-456 km
325-465 km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Airbags
Yes
Yes
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
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Pros

Great drive dynamicsImpressive claimed rangeBig on cabin space

Cons

Mundane cabin designPaltry feature list

Mahindra's electric ambitions for India's mass-market passenger vehicle (PV) segment has been no secret. Although the electric dreams may have been overshadowed these past few years by a troika of big and boisterous - and diesel guzzling - SUVs, the Mahindra EV was always around the corner. Showcased for the first time as the eXUV300 at the Auto Expo back in 2020, it was eventually revealed that the so-called new model would be christened as Mahindra XUV400. And with eyes firmly set on Tata Motors who enjoy a T-Rex share of the EV pie in the country, the XUV400 was unveiled with typical fanfare earlier this week on World EV Day.

With the XUV400, Mahindra confirms it is targeting a select group of ‘conscious’ and ‘enlightened’ buyers across age brackets. The car maker also continued to underline its continued emphasis on big SUVs and repeats the XUV400 is a C-segment SUV contender, a segment that otherwise has the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq - yes, all engine-powered models. On paper then, the Mahindra XUV400 is gearing up for a battle against an army of rivals even if its main competitors would likely be the Tata Nexon EV Max and MG ZS EV. How does the XUV400 stand up against these options?

We were at the Mahindra SUV Proving Tracks (MSPT) recently to check the XUV400 out - from the outside, within and on the move. And while around 90 minutes isn't nearly enough for an exhaustive take on any car, there were some key takeaways.

Here's a first impression of Mahindra XUV400 EV:

How does the Mahindra XUV400 look?

This here is a Mahindra XUV300 given some very lightning updates on the outside to stamp its electric credentials. The differences between the XUV300 and XUV400, if and when compared to the differences between Nexon and Nexon EV, are more substantial and yet, this is still nearly the same model at first and first few glances.

The front face now has a closed-off grille because there's no cooling requirements on an electric vehicle. The Mahindra ‘Twin Peaks’ logo in bronze finds a place right in the middle while the head light with DRLs are identical to the set up on the XUV300. The fog lamp housing lower down is larger and gets bronze outline but there's no DRL here. The bumper is slightly wider for a better face proportion.

While
While it does look largely similar to the XUV300, the Mahindra XUV400 has several design updates on its exterior profile.

From the side and the rear, the XUV400 is clearly a twin of the XUV300 with identical window lines, identical 16-inch alloy wheels, same character lines on the body and same rear bumper. The only creative update is a slight design tweak on the tail lights, hardly enough to distinguish it though.

The main update on the XUV400, however, comes in the form of its dimensions. With no tax incentives for EVs shorter than four meters in length, Mahindra has stretched the XUV400 from almost all directions. This helps the EV on two main counts - more space on the inside and a slightly more solid road presence when compared to XUV300 and in fact several of the other EV models already available at present.

The XUV300 is a smart-looking SUV and so is the XUV400. But much like how Nexon EV deserved some big-ticket design updates over the Nexon, so does the XUV400 if put forth as an entirely new model. For now though, it is a new wine in a largely similar bottle.

What is the Mahindra XUV400 like on the inside?

The Mahindra XUV400 cabin has some lofty positives and some very sorry negatives. It is not everyday that a car's interiors has us cheering and cursing all together but this was that day.

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A look at the dashboard layout inside the XUV400.

The Mahindra EV benefits enormously from its stretched proportions and now offers a whole lot of space on the inside. Rear-seat passengers have impressive amounts of leg space, knee room and even the head room is quite adequate. Three on the back seat may still jostle for some personal space but while the absolutely cramped boot space of the XUV300 was a major drawback, there's absolutely no need to plan packing processes for the XUV400 because of its generous cargo space.

The ride and drive height is decently high and the cabin continues to have an airy feel courtesy the large windows and the sunroof above. The center console has been done in a piano black finish while the black leatherette seats with blue stitching looks good.

But the creativities end around here. The cabin of the XUV400 can be described best as one that is bland and archaic in equal measure. The central display unit on the dashboard is a reminder from early days of the Ford EcoSport, complete with all the button layout. The seven-inch screen itself is letdown because of its small size and because it was in Beta phase, we weren't able to test it out enough to form a more detailed opinion.

The digital driver display is bright and has a lot of interplay of colours with data. But Mahindra, very strangely, kept the information of charge remaining switched off. This would have been crucial to assess that claimed 456 kms range on the move even if we were only going to a drive a small fraction of it on the track.

In terms of features, the XUV400 lacks quite a bit with no rear AC vents and no rear charging points and no seat ventilation anywhere. Instead, Mahindra is pointing to things like front and rear-seat armrests, six-way manually adjustable driver seat and a large glove box as some of the starry highlights. Good? Yes. Great? Hardly.

How does the Mahindra XUV400 drive?

Mahindra XUV400 packs a 39.4 kWh battery pack at its core which is smaller than the 40.3 kWh battery inside the Nexon EV Max and 50.3 kWh battery inside the updated ZS EV from MG Motor India. But these numbers alone do not determine the range of an EV which, by the way, is at 456 kms on the XUV400.

The
The Mahindra XUV400 gets a 39.4 kWh battery pack which is IP67 certified for protection against water and dust.

The real world range for the XUV400 is likely to be lesser as it is for all EVs but as mentioned previously, it is unfortunate we were unable to get even an iota of an idea due to the battery level indicator being turned off on all test units.

But if a fun drive minus range concerns is what one is after, the XUV400 has plenty of it. There is 148 bhp for the taking and 310 Nm of torque on offer, and these were amply evident on the high-speed test track at MSPT. We even put the claim of 0-100 kmph in 8.3 seconds to the test and the XUV400 is quite fearless in hurtling forward. Fearless because that's actually the name of one of three drive modes; the others are called Fun and Fast. In Fearless mode, there's no traction control as such which means a lot of wheelspin. But the company is going to make traction control standard on the launch models. And so that's that. For all practical purposes though, the Fast mode - the default - is quite capable as well with a burst of torque kicking in when you want it too.

In fact, the XUV400 benefits big time from ample power, excitable torque and great high-speed stability. Even as 150 kmph, the steering was rock steady which is splendid considering how light it otherwise is. And when things are slowed down substantially, it is the same light steering which makes easing into corners quite easy.

Not much point going into the suspension part of the XUV400 as test tracks can't provide a fair assessment but body roll was fairly under control during our brief run with the EV. The only thing Mahindra ought to work on though is the NVH level as much of the tyre and ambient noise filters inside the cabin.

Mahindra XUV400 verdict:

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It isn't exactly possible to pronounce a verdict for the Mahindra XUV400 based on a short drive stint inside a controlled track environment. But initial impressions of the XUV400 are fairly decent as far as the performance and drive credentials are concerned. But Mahindra ought to have put in more work in uplifting the cabin and feature list while taking a step or two more in terms of the exterior design elements.

Much would depend on how XUV400 is priced once it is officially launched in January of 2023. Bookings and deliveries would also begin thereafter. I am hoping Mahindra can spring a surprise in terms of pricing which would camouflage its sore points and elevate its positives. But from all indications, I am sticking my neck out to predict a 20 lakh price sticker.

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Mahindra XUV 400 EV FAQs

The Mahindra XUV 400 EV offers a competitive range, varying between 375-456 km.
The top variant of Mahindra XUV 400 EV is the EL 39.4 kWh Dual Tone providing advanced features and enhanced performance for a premium SUV experience.
Mahindra XUV 400 EV is a 5 Seater SUV.
The Mahindra XUV 400 EV comes in electric variant offering a range of 375-456 km.
The Mahindra XUV 400 EV boasts a powerful electric motor delivering 148 bhp (max power) and 310 Nm of torque. With a transmission system designed for seamless automatic driving, it ensures a smooth and efficient ride.

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