- The Electric SUV will be available in two variants
- Two battery pack options are available
- Bookings open from 26th Jan
Mahindra has finally announced the prices for its first truly electric SUV. The XUV400 Electric was first revealed on 8th September 2022 by the Indian SUV maker. The XUV400 Electric is the first product to come under the brand's new electric vehicle strategy for the country. The electric SUV has been priced between Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (Ex-Showroom). XUV400 is set to give direct and tough competition to the current market leader Tata Nexon EV/EV Max. Mahindra has launched the XUV400 with two battery pack options i.e. a 34.5 kWh battery pack and a 39.4 kWh battery pack with a certified MIDC range of 375km and 456km respectively. The two variants have been named EC & EL. Here's all the difference between the two.
XUV400 Powertrain:
Though Mahindra has given the buyers two battery pack options i.e. a 34.5kWh and a 39.4kWH, the electric motor on both variants remains the same. The electric motor on both the variants of XUV400 produces 110kW (150PS) of power and 310 Nm of torque. The electric motor can propel the SUV from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.3 seconds with a top speed of 150 kmph.
| Powertrain | XUV400 Electric EC | XUV400 Electric EL |
| Battery Size | 34.5 kWh | 39.4 kWh |
| MIDC Range | 375 km | 456 km |
| Charging Option | 3.3 kW or 7.2 kW | 7.2 kW |
XUV400 Dimension:
The XUV400 is a longer vehicle compared to its ICE counterpart XUV300. While XUV300 is a sub-4 meter compact SUV, the XUV400 Electric has a length of 4200mm. Thus, XUV400 is longer than its primary competitor Nexon EV/EV Max.
XUV400 Features:
| XUV400 Electric EC Features | XUV400 Electric EL Features (Including the features of the EC variant) |
| Fabric Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seats |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch |
| 4-way adjustable driver Seat | Height-adjustable driver seat |
| 60:40 Split 2nd Row | Rear Wiper & Washer with Demister |
| Drive Modes (with steering modes) | Front & Rear armrests with storage |
| Single Zone Manual AC | 17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment |
| Electric adjustable ORVM | Android Auto & Apple Car Play |
| Connected Car Tech | Passive keyless entry with push button start |
| L-mode: City Assist (single-pedal drive) | Auto Headlamp & Wiper |
| Spoiler | Smart watch connectivity |
| Wheel arch cladding | Electric Adjustable & Foldable ORVM |
| Sill Cladding | Door Cladding |
| LED Taillamps | Roof Rails |
| Halogen MFR Headlamp | Projector Headlamp with DRL |
| R16 steel wheels | R16 Alloys with Diamond Cut |
XUV400 Safety:
Though both the variants of XUV400 Electric retain the XUV300's 5 Star safety rating from Global N-CAP, there's some difference in the safety equipment of both variants. The EC variant gets safety features like ABS, EBD, all four disc brakes, and dual front airbags. The EL variant includes all the safety features of the EC variant and gets more features like 6 airbags, and a reverse camera with dynamic guidelines.
Verdict: Mahindra has equipped both variants with appropriate features. Both variants get connected-car tech. Also, though there are two battery pack options, the electric motor remains the same. This means the buyer who chooses the EC variant will not have to compromise on power and performance. That's some clever engineering by Mahindra, ensuring every XUV400 Electric owner gets to experience the thrilling performance of this fun, fast, and fearless electric SUV.
