AI Verdict

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Nexon EV

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The XUV400 is the better choice if range, cabin space, and outright power matter most, with a bigger battery, longer driving range, dual-zone AC, and stronger torque. The Nexon EV counters with a significantly lower price, far superior safety kit (6 airbags, hill hold, TCS), and a modern touchscreen infotainment suite with smart connectivity, making it the more value-packed and feature-rich everyday pick.

Mahindra XUV400

EC PRO 34.5 kWh

₹15.49 - ₹17.69 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Longer Driving Range
The XUV400 offers a 375 km driving range versus the Nexon EV's 325 km, giving it an edge for longer trips between charges.
Bigger Battery Pack
Its 34.5 kWh battery is larger than the Nexon EV's 30 kWh unit, contributing to the extra range and reserve capacity.
Stronger Torque Output
310 Nm of torque outmuscles the Nexon EV's 215 Nm, translating into punchier acceleration feel off the line.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
70%
Comfort
68%
Luxury & Interior
60%
Technology
40%
Safety
62%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
68%
Value
58%

Tata Nexon EV

Creative Plus 30.0 kWh

₹11.63 - ₹17.89 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Significantly Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of ₹12,49,000 versus ₹15,49,000, the Nexon EV undercuts the XUV400 by ₹3 lakh.
Far Superior Airbag Count
6 airbags including curtain airbags dwarf the XUV400's 2 airbags, giving occupants much greater crash protection coverage.
Hill Hold & Traction Control
The Nexon EV adds Hill Hold Control and Traction Control System, both absent on the XUV400, aiding safer driving on inclines and slippery surfaces.

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Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Nexon EV

68% Match

Nexon EV's lower price, touchscreen infotainment with smartphone mirroring, and reverse camera make daily city driving easier and more affordable, despite XUV400 offering a slightly longer claimed range.

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Why Nexon EV for you?

Lower Price of Entry

The Nexon EV is priced about Rs. 3 lakh lower ex-showroom, making it a more accessible daily driver for commuters watching their budget.

Better Everyday Tech

A 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth calling/streaming, and a reverse camera make daily commuting and parking noticeably more convenient than the XUV400's lack of infotainment screen.

Connected App Features

Features like Find My Car, Geo-fence, and vehicle status checks via app add practical daily convenience for commuters navigating city traffic and parking.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon EV stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon EV

What the shape reveals

The XUV400 leans into range, size and raw motor output, while the Nexon EV trades a bit of range for stronger passive safety, richer connected tech, and a notably lower price point.

Longer Driving Range

The XUV400 offers a 375 km driving range versus the Nexon EV's 325 km, giving it an edge for longer trips between charges.

Bigger Battery Pack

Its 34.5 kWh battery is larger than the Nexon EV's 30 kWh unit, contributing to the extra range and reserve capacity.

Significantly Lower Price

At an ex-showroom price of ₹12,49,000 versus ₹15,49,000, the Nexon EV undercuts the XUV400 by ₹3 lakh.

Far Superior Airbag Count

6 airbags including curtain airbags dwarf the XUV400's 2 airbags, giving occupants much greater crash protection coverage.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Mahindra XUV400

Strengths for those who prioritise range, greener running and power.

Longer Driving Range
The XUV400 offers a 375 km driving range versus the Nexon EV's 325 km, giving it an edge for longer trips between charges.
Bigger Battery Pack
Its 34.5 kWh battery is larger than the Nexon EV's 30 kWh unit, contributing to the extra range and reserve capacity.
Stronger Torque Output
310 Nm of torque outmuscles the Nexon EV's 215 Nm, translating into punchier acceleration feel off the line.
Roomier Cabin Footprint
A longer 4200 mm body and longer 2600 mm wheelbase give the XUV400 more overall size and legroom potential than the 3995 mm Nexon EV.
Dual-Zone Climate Control
The XUV400 features dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, compared to the Nexon EV's single-zone setup.

Tata Nexon EV

Strengths for those who prioritise value, safety and features.

Significantly Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of ₹12,49,000 versus ₹15,49,000, the Nexon EV undercuts the XUV400 by ₹3 lakh.
Far Superior Airbag Count
6 airbags including curtain airbags dwarf the XUV400's 2 airbags, giving occupants much greater crash protection coverage.
Hill Hold & Traction Control
The Nexon EV adds Hill Hold Control and Traction Control System, both absent on the XUV400, aiding safer driving on inclines and slippery surfaces.
Modern Touchscreen Infotainment
A 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay beats the XUV400, which lacks any infotainment screen at all.
Richer Connected Car Features
Geo-fence, Find My Car, vehicle tracking, and OTA updates give the Nexon EV a full connected-car app suite that the XUV400 does not offer.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist No Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

DC Fast Charging	0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger	10-80 % : 56 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger	10 - 100 % : 4 hrs 18 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range	375 km	325 km
Officially Certified Range (km)	375 km MIDC Certified Range	275 km MIDC Certified Range
Charging Options		3.3 kW AC Wall Box
Charger Connection Type	CCS2	CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking	Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	No	No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)	No	No
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack		IP67
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No	No
AC Regular Charging	0 - 100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger	10 - 100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins, 15 A plug point

Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	2 - Fun and Fast	3
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	4200 mm * 1821 mm * 1634 mm	3995 mm * 1802 mm * 1625 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.3 metres	5.3 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)		No
Ground Clearance		205 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited	3 Years / 125000(whichever is earlier)
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms	8 Years / 160000(whichever is earlier)
Motor Warranty (In Years)		8
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000(whichever is earlier)

Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery	Lithium Ion, 34.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 30 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		127 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm	215 Nm
Idle Start/Stop	No	No
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Power Transfer Type		No
Fuel Change Over Switch	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Automatic Park Lock	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock		No
Brake Sway Control	No
Video Recording		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No	No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		Yes

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control		Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)		No
Multi-collision Brake		No
Brake Disc Wiping		No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Piano Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	No	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Yes	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	378 L	350 L with 4 hooks
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	No	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	No
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No	No

Infotainment Screen	No	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Input Methods	No	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type-A Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity
Antenna	No	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	Yes
Voice Command	No	Yes
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	Google Assistant
Inbuilt Music App	No
Ambient Sounds	Yes
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty	Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	No	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	Yes	Yes
Tyre Position Display	Yes	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Button Controlled Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stop Lamp	Yes
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	No
Illuminated Logo	No	No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates		Yes
Emergency Call Button		Yes
Find My Car		Yes
Geo-fence		Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App		Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Connected Car App	No	Yes
Vehicle Tracking Via App		Yes
Digital Key		No
In-Car Remote	No
Remote Air Purifier Operation	No
Service Reminder Via App		Yes
Home-to-Car Connectivity		Yes

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Ocean & Black)
Grille Design		EV Specific Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Wrappings		No
Scuff Plates	Optional	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Black
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust	No	No
Skid Plate	No	Front & Rear
Diffuser	No	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Nexon EV

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon EV

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Nexon EV

Features that matter every day.

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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