Mahindra XUV400: Mahindra's First E-SUV
The Mahindra XUV400 is identical to the internal combustion engine-powered model, the XUV300. The indigenous carmaker introduced the electric iteration of the XUV300 with a different moniker. Several perceptible changes made on the XUV400 are cosmetic looks, dimensions, and features, to name a few.
Speaking of which, the XUV400 was unveiled in September 2022,
while the test drives will commence in December of this year. Moreover, the
carmaker has confirmed the pre-booking slots for potential customers later this
year.
The electric iteration of the Mahindra XUV300, badged as the
XUV400, seems to be one of the most promising Mahindra cars in
the country. That said, the XUV400 had an initial name of eXUV300 during the
showcase at the 2020 Auto Expo.
So, if you also want to go green by the end of this year by
buying a Mahindra EV, then below are a few things that you should know:
Dimensions
The Mahindra XUV400 is longer and taller but has the same width
and wheelbase as the XUV300. This EV compact SUV is not one of India's
sub-four-metre vehicles like the XUV300, as this EV is 4200mm long and 1634mm
wide. You might be wondering why the carmaker increased the length of this EV.
It is because there are no tax benefits on making an EV car a sub-four-metre.
Moreover, there are several benefits of the
So, Mahindra and Mahindra made full use of this benefit.
Moreover, the XUV400's ground clearance is 200mm.
In addition, this EV also gets more practicality in comparison
to the internal combustion engine-powered vehicle, the XUV300, as the former
has a boot space of 378 litres versus the latter's 257 litres. Moreover, other
EV cars in India can offer more practicality than the XUV400. You can find a
curated list of electric vehicles under the "cars" category on the
autoX website.
However, the wheelbase has been retained at 2600mm. For
reference, a longer wheelbase tends to provide more legroom.
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Indian carmaker
has shown only one engine. So, the battery pack on this car has a capacity of
39.2 kWh, which is good for 150bhp and 310Nm of peak torque. Furthermore, both
the front wheels of this vehicle have electric motors mounted on them, making
it a front-wheel drive.
As for efficiency, the XUV400's range is 456 km according to the
Indian driving cycle standards. The XUV400 also has two charging options: a
50kW fast charger that takes 50 minutes to charge up to 80 percent, while a
7.2 kW charger can fully replenish the battery in 6 hours and 30 minutes.
It is also worth noting that the claimed range may vary as per
the driving style and local traffic conditions. However, you can stay tuned to
autoX magazine for the latest reviews and more on EVs and other vehicles of your
choice.
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