Tata Nexon EV Max Vs Mahindra XUV400 Review. Key Differences with best Buy

18 January 2023 by Gagan Modi

Here are Top 5 Differences explained in Tata Nexon EV Max and Mahindra XUV400 EV

Tata Nexon EV Max Vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

EV Vehicle Segment in 15 Lakh to 20 Lakh now has a competition.

With a Mid Range Electric SUV Launched by Mahindra in form of XUV400 EV, Subsequent effect is Tata Motors increasing range of Nexon EV Max and more competitive pricing by launching Nexon EV Max XM Variant too.

Its going out to be whos the best in Nexon EV Max and XUV400. Know what all are differences :-

• Battery: The Core Component in EV Car which determines that how far will the car go on this EV Platform. So - this is what the difference in Battery, Range of Nexon EV Max and XUV400 EV

Dont be confused with Range - in real world conditions - observed near 30% lower range basis our experience of driving different EV Cars - so factor in same before finalising best for you.

In terms of Charging time -

can expect near around 12 Hours to 13 Hours in 3.3 KW Charging Option in both Nexon EV Max and XUV400 EL. While with Fast Charging with 7.2 KW Charger, can take around 6 hours 30 Minutes in both  

• Performance: Next Question comes about Speed, Performance -  

Mahindra XUV400 EV comes with 3 Drive Modes - Fun, Fast, Fearless . On other hand Nexon EV features 2 Drive Mode as City, Sport while Nexon EV Max has Eco, City and Sport. Do note that Car range does get impacted basis driving mode you select. If you seek full extract of power for super fun and choose fearless mode or Sport Mode - expect range to deplete in near 25% lower as against Fun or Eco Mode of these cars

• Car Specifications: In terms of Cabin Specifications for Legroom, Headroom, Ground Clearance and Boot Space - here are differences

Can be observed that Mahindra XUV400 looks like a bigger car and thanks to longer wheelbase can get superior legroom space in cabin.

• Looks, Features: Here are first looks of Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon EV Max. At first glance - this copper finish on exteriors, interiors with XUV300 inspired Dashlayout in all black theme looks slight outdated. Despite of new age product - it seems that old school interiors, styling picked from XUV300. But the only USP is Space front where rear seat legroom, bigger boot space is advantage over Nexon EV Max

          In terms of Features - both Cars in top end gets :- 7 Inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Push Ignition, Cruise, Auto Climate Control, Projector Headlights, Sunroof but XUV400 EC lacks many features in terms of - No Alloys, No Foldable ORVM, No Push Ignition, No Camera, No Sunroof, No Projectors. Also Nexon EV max features AQI with Smart Air Purifier in top end

From Safety Front - both are 5 Star Rated SUV, but Mahindra Offering additional Side Airbags and Curtain Airbags in top of line XUV400 EL as add on safety element.

• Reliability, Value: Tata Nexon EV is now a 3 year Old Product and scores of niggles were cleared out from initial batches and new age Nexon feels much more reliable with more feature friendly and stable product.

However, from Mahindra point of view - its there first new age EV Car (after almost 7 yrs of Revaa) and for all practical reasons - expect superior stable experience from Tata with better features and value price positioning over Mahindra.

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