Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV are the best-performing electric cars in India. The electric car performances of these leading EVs are compared based on overall driving performance, road control, ease of using steering, ride quality of passengers, mileage, and battery performance. This comparative analysis will give you a fair idea about the electric car performance of both Nexon and XUV400. Therefore, you can make a wiser decision while buying. 

Tata Nexon EV vs. Mahindra XUV400 EV: Electric Car Performance Comparison

In the long-range EV category, both the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV are the best cars. They provide you with decent mileage, commendable safety features, and a convincing family car at an accessible price. While Tata Nexon EV has established itself as a leader in the Rs. 15-20 lakh price range, its only commendable competitor is Mahindra XUV400. Can XUV400 overtake Nexon EV? Let’s find out.

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• Overall Driving Performance

Both Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 provide a similar performance when they are put on City drive mode and Fun setting respectively. In low throttle applications, both the EVs limit torque. However, in the case of Nexon EV Max, the ramp-up is more linear. Hence, you will get a more polished performance in Nexon EV than XUV400. 

While the Tata Nexon EV Max makes 143PS/250 Nm, the Mahindra XUV400 makes 150PS/310 Nm usually. However, in City drive mode, the Tata EV reduces the performance to 98PS/170 Nm. The Mahindra EV, on the other hand, limits its top speed to just 95 kmph when put on Fun setting mode. 

• Road Control

While driving on expressways, you’ll get better road control with the Tata Nexon EV Max, which comes with wider tyres and a slightly firmer suspension tune. Even on the roughest surfaces of average Indian road conditions, the Nexon suspension will give you a better sense of solidity. 

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• Steering

The steering of the XUV 400 is heavily assisted. Therefore, you’ll need less effort to move it. However, to keep it true, you’ve to make small corrections regularly. Nexon EV Max, on the other hand, comes with an awkward steering placement. 

As a driver, you’ll feel awkward while trying to sit comfortably. Once you settle in your position, you’ll get better control in comparison to the XUV400. The steering has more heft in Nexon but gives you a more linear feel than the Mahindra EV. 

• Ride Quality

This Mahindra car comes with a frequency-dependent impressive damping technology. It provides you with an impressive ride quality, especially the passengers. When compared to Tata Nexon EV Max, the Mahindra XUV400 absorbs dips and crests in a better way, providing you with a more comfortable ride. When at top speed, the Nexon EV is more adept at keeping the wind noise out than that of Mahindra. 

• Battery, Efficiency, and Range

While the Tata Nexon EV Max comes with a 40.5 kWh battery pack, the XUV400 has a 39.4 kWh pack. When used heavily or during charging, the Mahindra EV battery got significantly hotter than that of the Nexon EV. XUV400 lost battery charge quicker than the Tata EV when parked overnight. 

Tata Nexon EV Max has incorporated new design changes along with a more efficient cooling system. This has made the Tata EV 2% more aerodynamically efficient. The ARAI-certified mileage of both SUVs is similar. While Nexon EV Max’s certified range is 453 km, XUV400’s range is 456 km. However, when tested on city roads, the actual mileage was significantly low for both. In the real world, you will get a 298 km and 267 km overall range in Tata Nexon EV Max and Mahindra XUV400 respectively. 

Both cars provide a similar fast charging facility. While it took  56 minutes to charge 80% with fast charge on XUV400, Nexon EV Max took 50 minutes. 

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Verdict of Top 2 Electric Car Performance in India

In real-world conditions, the Tata Nexon EV Max performed better than the Mahindra XUV400 in terms of efficiency on both highways and city rides. Both electric vehicles can be used for daily commute and weekend trips. In that case, you’ll have to charge just twice a week.