Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV:
Mahindra is racing to become one of India’s largest EV 4-wheeler manufacturers. After numerous teasers, Mahindra has finally unveiled five distinct electric SUVs. Three will be branded BE (Born Electric), while the other two will be branded XUV.
Apart from the five revealed by Mahindra, there is a sixth electric SUV that is closer to release than the other five. Of course, we’re referring to the Mahindra XUV400 Electric, which is unlikely to be based on the newly developed ‘INGLO’ EV platform that was unveiled yesterday. However, given Mahindra’s new naming strategy, the XUV400 Electric could become the XUV.e4.
Launch of the Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV
The XUV.e4 name has not been confirmed by the Chennai-based company. However, it is consistent with Mahindra’s current naming scheme. In addition, the launch date has been set for September 6th. Because it is an EV and does not have to meet the 4-meter length holy grail, it will be slightly longer than the XUV300.
As a result, it will retain the Ssangyong Tivoli’s original dimensions, which are approximately 4.2m long. The XUV300 was a modified Ssangyong Tivoli. As a result, the proportions of the XUV300 were compromised, particularly the ridiculously small boot space. However, because the XUV400 is longer, this will be addressed.
We recently spotted a heavily camouflaged test mule on Indian roads. However, we immediately recognised it as the XUV300 Electric concept that Mahindra had shown at the 2020 Auto Expo. It had similar headlights and LED DRLs in the shape of a boomerang. The production-spec XUV400 Electric will have practical bulbs in place of the concept vehicle’s futuristic LED lights.
Specs & Price:
Mahindra previously stated that the XUV400 Electric will use LG Chem high-energy-density NMC cells. NMC cells outperform cylindrical LFP cells on Nexon EV Prime and EV Max. However, since announcing the INGLO platform on which future BE and XUV electric SUVs will be based, they have obtained LFP cells from Volkswagen.
If Mahindra uses NMC cells, the XUV400 Electric could be more powerful and have a longer range than Tata’s EVs. In practice, we can expect around 150 bhp of power and over 400 km of range on a single charge, which is comparable to the Nexon EV Max, its main competitor. In terms of features, Mahindra’s products are likely to outperform Tata’s.
We say this because, at yesterday’s event in Oxfordshire, Mahindra demonstrated a very futuristic approach to its upcoming electric SUVs. The XUV.e8, which is based on the XUV700, now has three horizontal screens instead of two on the latter. According to that logic, the XUV400 Electric or XUV.e4 will have far more futuristic and technologically advanced interiors than the ICE-powered XUV300 on which it is likely to be based.
Nexon EV Prime prices currently start at Rs. 14.99 lakh and include a 30.2 kWh battery with a claimed range of 312 km. Nexon EV Max prices begin at Rs. 18.34 lakh (both prices ex-showroom) and 40.5 kWh with a claimed range of 437 km, propelling Tata to the top of the 4W EV sales chart.
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