India’s homegrown EVs have each been up to date, however yet another comprehensively than the opposite.
The Nexon EV has been the undisputed king of electrical SUVs in India and it even gained our comparability towards the Mahindra XUV400 the final time we introduced these two collectively. However since then, each SUVs have been up to date – the Nexon EV extra completely so – and we’ve acquired them collectively once more for spherical two. Let the battle begin.
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: exterior design
Design is a subjective matter, so I’ll preserve this quick. The Nexon EV is contemporary off a complete exterior replace and it appears extra fashionable and edgy. Key highlights embody the break up headlamp setup with all LED lights, an LED gentle bar on the entrance that shows the cost standing and exhibits a welcome/goodbye animation, the cool-looking 16-inch alloys, the LED gentle bar on the rear that comes with the V-shaped tail-lights and the roof-mounted spoiler that conceals the rear wiper.
The XUV400 is the extra standard and traditional-looking one, although the bronze accents do assist it distinguish itself higher from its ICE counterpart. It will get a blanked-off entrance grille with ‘X’ motifs, 16-inch alloys which can be shared with the XUV300 T-GDI and LED therapy for its tail-lights.
As EVs don’t have a tax profit for being underneath 4 metres, Mahindra has lengthened the XUV400 to 4.2 metres, which is 200mm longer than the XUV300 and the Nexon EV. The Tata, in the meantime, stays an identical to its ICE counterpart, measuring in at just below 4 metres. Parked aspect by aspect, it’s clear the Mahindra is a bigger car in nearly each dimension, which is necessary to some patrons.
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: inside, seating
Very similar to the outside, the Nexon EV’s inside has that wow issue thanks to 2 giant screens and the two-spoke, flat-bottomed steering wheel, which will get an illuminated emblem. The dashboard format of the Tata is cleaner and there’s extra textures and supplies used that uplift the cabin. On the entire, the revamped inside of the Nexon EV feels extra premium than earlier however there’s nonetheless room for enchancment within the match and end division. Talking of, match and end within the XUV’s cabin is marginally higher and the supplies in sure locations additionally really feel nicer.
Nexon EV facelift’s cabin an enormous departure from the earlier mannequin; high quality has taken a step up tooThere’s additionally extra space for storing and issues like USB ports aren’t as troublesome to entry as within the Nexon EV. Nevertheless, the dashboard format is a letdown, which, in distinction to the Tata, feels too dated, and a number of buttons make it look cluttered. The XUV’s longer size implies that it has a much bigger boot – 378 litres in comparison with the Nexon EV’s 350-litre house – and extra rear legroom.
The Nexon’s rear seats are extra supported, however finest fitted to two.
Nevertheless, the seats aren’t as well-contoured or supportive because the Nexon EV’s, they usually supply much less underneath thigh help. Nonetheless, as it’s wider, three adults will match extra comfortably behind the XUV, whereas within the Nexon EV, the seat can also be contoured to go well with two passengers. Whereas house is healthier within the Mahindra on the again, what’s a obtrusive omission listed here are AC vents and a charging port.
The XUV400 rear seat is extra fitted to three passengers abreast.
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: options
Gear is an space the place the Tata blows away the Mahindra. Positive, the XUV has been up to date to herald some much-needed options it didn’t have beforehand like cruise management, ESP, hill-hold help, an auto-dimming mirror, fog lamps and a tyre stress loss indicator, however these are all issues the Nexon EV already had earlier than its facelift.
Tata’s 12.3-inch display is the higher of the 2Over and above what the XUV400 gives, the Nexon EV facelift will get full LED lighting, ventilated entrance seats, a ten.25-inch absolutely digital instrument cluster, a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen, 360-degree digicam, entrance parking sensors, auto local weather management, wi-fi cellphone charger, wi-fi smartphone integration and an digital parking brake. The Nexon EV’s very good JBL audio system that comes with a subwoofer can also be leagues forward of the XUV’s, which has gained two tweeters with this replace.
XUV’s display too small and never as slickOptions widespread on each are auto headlamps and wipers, a sunroof, cruise management, 16-inch alloys, leatherette seats, related automotive tech and 6 airbags (normal throughout the Nexon vary).
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: powertrain and efficiency
We’ve examined each these automobiles of their top-spec variations – the Lengthy Vary Empowered+ variant of the Nexon EV and the EL variant of the XUV400. Each function a single electrical motor powering the entrance wheels through a single-speed transmission.
Nevertheless, the Nexon EV has gained an all-new motor, which is lighter, quieter and extra environment friendly than the sooner one. Because of this, output is completely different, at 145hp and 215Nm, which is 2hp extra, however 35Nm lower than the outgoing Nexon EV Max. The XUV400’s motor outmuscles the Nexon EV right here because it has 150hp and 310Nm, which interprets into their real-world efficiency as nicely.
The XUV400 outperforms the Nexon.ev when it comes to outright acceleration.
In a fast back-to-back 0-100kph check run in damp circumstances, the XUV took 9sec in Fearless mode, whereas the Nexon EV took 9.3secs in Sport mode. So the hole in acceleration occasions has now narrowed – the XUV turning into a bit slower with its ESP-controlled launch and the Nexon EV barely faster with its new motor.
Talking of which, they each include three drive modes and adjustable regenerative braking. Nevertheless, it’s the Nexon EV that executes this higher as you may select the extent of regen (through paddleshifters now) and the drive mode independently, whereas within the XUV they’re bundled collectively. So so as to have the utmost efficiency within the XUV, it’s a must to choose Fearless mode, which can inadvertently even have the regen dialled all the best way up.
You may’t independtly select between the drive and regen modes on the XUV300
As for the way they ship the ability, the Nexon EV now feels extra linear than earlier than and Tata Motors says that it was a acutely aware determination to scale back the torque to enhance driveability and effectivity. The drive modes within the Tata even have a big impact on the throttle response. The XUV’s throttle response is sharper in its most sporty driving mode and, consequently, it feels faster off the road.
Mahindra now packs in much-needed ESP Nevertheless, the addition of ESP has dulled efficiency barely, but it surely has additionally helped the XUV put its energy down higher. That was certainly one of our major issues with the sooner automotive, which might spin its wheels wildly with each prod of the accelerator.
As for braking, each SUVs right here include disc brakes throughout, so stopping energy is greater than ample. Nevertheless, it’s the XUV’s brakes that really feel far stronger on the pedal, if a bit too grabby.
Nexon EV’s regen adjustable through new paddles.In these guises, each have comparable battery capacities, with the XUV getting a 39.4kWh pack with NMC cells and the Nexon EV having a 40.5kWh pack with a extra fashionable LFP cell chemistry. Claimed vary stands at 465km (ARAI) for the Nexon EV (28km greater than earlier than), whereas the XUV is claimed to do 456km (MIDC). Whereas we didn’t have sufficient time to check the real-world vary this time, in our final comparability check, the Mahindra managed 253km within the metropolis and 234km on the freeway on a single cost. Nevertheless, Tata claims a 7.5 p.c enchancment in real-world effectivity for the Nexon EV facelift, so its figures may very well be a bit higher.
As for charging, each these EVs include a 7.2kW AC charger they usually additionally help DC quick charging. The XUV has the sting right here, nevertheless, as it will probably cost at as much as 45kW, whereas the Nexon EV’s is capped at 30kW.
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: journey and dealing with
Each SUVs really feel very completely different on this division. The XUV feels extra at dwelling within the metropolis due to its soft low-speed journey and light-weight steering. Nevertheless, the flip aspect to that is that out on the freeway, the Mahindra feels bouncy and the sunshine steering feels disconnected whereas cornering. Uniquely, you may alter the heft of the steering within the XUV, however identical to the regen modes, it’s tied to the drive modes and might’t be adjusted independently.
The XUV feels extra at dwelling within the metropolis whereas the Nexon is healthier fitted to the freeway.
The Nexon EV, compared, has a firmer suspension setup that may really feel lumpy at low speeds, however it’s undoubtedly the extra planted of the 2 at increased speeds. The faster steering additionally has extra weight and suggestions, and paired with the tidy physique management, the Nexon EV is the higher handler of the 2. In conclusion then, the XUV400 feels extra fitted to metropolis driving, whereas the Nexon EV is extra composed out on the freeway.
Tata Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400: value and verdict
Let’s speak cash first. The Nexon EV facelift vary is priced between Rs 14.74 lakh and Rs 19.94 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, India), whereas the Mahindra XUV400 prices between Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 19.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India). So the Nexon EV is extra reasonably priced on the decrease finish, however dearer on the high finish. Nevertheless, consider all of the updates it’s obtained and also you’ll discover that it simply justifies its premium over the XUV. The Tata can also be out there in additional variants and trims to select from.
There’s quite a bit to love about each the Nexon EV and XUV400There’s a lot to love in regards to the XUV400, and it’s higher at sure issues than the Nexon EV, like rear seat and boot house, efficiency and low-speed journey. Nevertheless, this SUV appears and feels practically a decade previous and the options listing solely backs this argument.
The Nexon EV, then, nonetheless stays the king of the hill; the truth is, it’s gotten significantly better than earlier than. And there’s a big enchancment in virtually each division – be it efficiency, driveability, options, design and high quality. There’s a purpose why it’s the bestselling electrical SUV in the marketplace, and with this facelift, we imagine it’ll proceed to be so.
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