The hugely popular Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 are near identical on price and key specifications. Question is, which is the better electric SUV? Gavin D’Souza spends quality time with the homegrown heroes to give you the definitive answer.
Camerapersons: Pradeep Bhondave, Roshni Manghani
Editor: Mohit Sharma, Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 – Introduction
1:25 – Price and specifications
2:14 – Boot capacity
3:16 – Rear seat space and comfort
5:06 – Tata Nexon EV Max
6:04 – Range test
7:08 – Charging
7:35 – Tata Nexon EV Max interior
9:51 – Tata Nexon EV Max drive experience
12:37 – Mahindra XUV400 drive experience
13:43 – Mahindra XUV400 interior
15:12 – Features
15:45 – Safety equipment
16:08 – Mahindra XUV400 drive experience
19:00 – Verdict
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In this transition era I will put my money on a Petrol Hybrid.
Gavin u know that ioniq 5 also gives around 350-375 in real world,much much lesser than claimed.
Strange
I can’t but tata nexon ev max coz since being 6*2 My head is almost touching the roof and that is a deal breaker for me
Rather, get a City Hybrid for a bit more money… Fuel efficient, much more space, looks good, reliable, Can go anywhere unlike EV…
XUV 400 doesn’t impress against the Tata Nexon. The interior needed a big update over the XUV 300 considering this car is supposed to pave the way for future EVs. The copper part looks rushed and is surely inspired from the Cupra brand.
Almost 50% reduction in range when u drive normally I don't want to buy any ev
Both brands are service simple waste
Nexon is way better
Both are pathetic…don't even bother
some excellent points bought out here, one of the primary reason for faster performance figure on XUV is the battery chemistry, it's NMC while nexon is LFP. The LFP weighs more than the NMC counterpart ,and that's what makes it lag behind in accelerations tests. The real word range (fuel efficiency) is dependent on the driving style and terrain, I am guessing the test involved hills because 240km for both is quite low when folks easily achieve 280+ on their trips.
The last point you bought up is bang on, the XUV 400 feels like a hurried job and it is, and it is unfortunate to know that it is due to regulations and penalty that they bought this EV out unlike Tata which will go the electric way in near future.
1:18 I am sure XUV will win
I trust in Tata's LFP battery more than mahindra's NMC battery, LFP is more durable and long lasting
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Nexon looks way better
Whichever car best, at the end we Indian consumer is the winner.
Tata is testing ev from many years before they launched Nexon ev .. big shout out to testers tigor
Please confirm this point if the EV vehicle is parked in direct sun light for long hours like 5-6 hrs will it start ?
Like park for 3-4 hrs in direct sung light and then try to start at 2:00 or 3:00 pm when ambient temperatures are about 50degress
Tata Nexon is better for comfort and xuv400 is a great performance ev
I always loved Nexon with its excellent looks and space. With Nexon ev, tata has solved the shortcomings of low end torque and reliability.
I don't know why but xuv looks very ugly in and out.
XUV400 is like an Unfinished product
Nexon is just unbeatable
Looks of nexon always wind my heart.
MIDC Range claim should be banned. What's the use of the claim if it delivers only 50-55% of the claimed range?
I was looking forward to this comparo for sometime now ( and even asked Gavin on Insta sometime back). Nexon is a proven product now (at least in comparison). I test drove the Max and absolutely loved it! I've driven diesels for the most part of my life and honestly prefer them to petrol simply cuz of their frugal and torquey nature. I only drove it in first two modes and that itself plastered a smile on my face (didnt try the sport mode). Styling wise Nexon has become way too common now and the facelift should make things better. I honestly wish those taillamps are replaced with better styled ones though(to me they are an eyesore). I know styling is a matter of personal preference and The XUV4OO's overall styling mostly looks non controversial , it even looks good from the rear (thanks to the extended length) except that front bumper, to me its looks hideous!! (may be that's a strong word, but it is what it is). Going by recent Mahindra designs, IMO it could have been executed in a much much better way, even the dashboard looks like a half hearted attempt. Also all the color schemes looks weird with the copper elements. And I completely agree that the product appears to be hurried through (didn't know the reason until now).
If I was shopping in this space I would hold on until the facelifted Nexon would hit the market.
One thing though, the Mahindra logo in copper reminds me that of the Cupra's (though they are not exactly similar)
One thing, in nexon ev max, as i have been driving,the city mode consumes less power in city than eco actually consumes more , as the initial bump required for starting the car in stop and go traffic ends up eating a lot of juice and definitely in the highway it should be eco.
I own a Nexon EV, … must say that Ride Quality ( Suspension) is just superb for our Indian Conditions….you have to drive to experience that
Hi folks. The graphic sheet at 7:32 incorrectly mentions the Tata Nexon EV's max charging rate as 50kW. The correct figure is 30kW. Apologies for the error.