Electric vehicles today capture a large share of the market as manufacturers strive to offer higher driving ranges and governments deploy charging infrastructure across the country. Recently, Mahindra launched the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV in India to take on the Tata Nexon EV, a favorite among buyers in the segment. Both the SUVs offer 400km+ claimed driving range in their long distance formats along with the large battery pack. However, real-world figures tell a different story.
Mahindra XUV400 vs Tata Nexon EV MAX Range Comparison
Autocar India has done a detailed mileage test of the Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon EV MAX electric SUVs. The tests were conducted under fixed city and highway routes with a top-up battery and at the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, according to the publishing house. The air conditioning was set at 22 °C and accessories such as stereos, lights and blinkers were used to mimic real-world scenarios.
Mahindra XUV400 with its bigger 39.4kWh battery tested. The XUV400 offered a combined city and highway range of 253 km on a single charge. The vehicle was driven in the city in Eco mode where it achieved an efficiency of 7.11 km/kWh. As soon as the EV entered fast mode on the highway, the XUV400 returned an efficiency of 5.89 km/kWh.
On the other hand, the Nexon EV, MAX with its 40.5kWh battery pack managed to deliver a combined range of 266km on a single charge. The Nexon EV returned 6.6 km/kWh in the city, which dropped to 6.4 km/kWh on the highway.
For users looking to drive in the city, the Mahindra XUV400 could be a better buy as the EV covers more distance per kWh. However, highway users might be better suited for the Tata Nexon EV MAX.
Tata Nexon EV MAX price starts at Rs 16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 18.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra XUV400, on the other hand, costs Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
