Tata Nexon EV facelift vs Mahindra XUV400: Range, specs and price comparison

The Tata Nexon EV recently received a mid-life makeover, bringing in an updated design, more tech and a higher range as well. However, what hasn’t changed is the fact that it continues to face direct competition from only one other SUV in the market i.e. the Mahindra XUV400.
Here is a comparison between the new Tata Nexon EV facelift and the Mahindra XUV400 to help you figure out which electric SUV offers better value for your money –

Electric motor specs

The Tata Nexon EV facelift is offered in two guises – Mid Range (MR) and Long Range (LR), having a peak power output of 127 hp and 143 hp respectively.However, the peak torque output of 215 remains the same for both.

Mahindra XUV400’s electric motor belts out 150 PS (110 kW) of power and 310 Nm of peak torque. This powertrain helps the electric SUV sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.3 seconds.
Battery pack & Range
The Long Range version of the Tata Nexon EV facelift is equipped with a 40.5 kWh battery pack returning a claimed range of 465 km on a single charge. On the other hand, the Mid Range version gets a 30 kWh battery and offers a range of 325 km.
The Mahindra XUV400 EL gets a 39.4 kWh battery pack that returns a claimed range of 456 km on a single full charge. On the other hand, the XUV400 EC makes use of a slightly smaller 34.5 kWh battery, returning an MIDC certified range of 375 km.

Price
The Mahindra XUV400 is currently priced from Rs 15.99 lakh, going all the way up to Rs 19.39 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).

Pricing for the 2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift is yet to be announced. That said, we expect it to carry a slight price hike over the outgoing pre-facelift model. Tata Motors could price the electric SUV from about Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
Would you pick the new Tata Nexon EV facelift over the Mahindra XUV400? Let us know in the comments down below.