Mahindra XUV400 vs Tata Nexon EV - Which is the best electric SUV under Rs 20 lakh? | Autocar India

[@autocarindia1]

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.

[@KrishnaSingh-pr6jk]

Tata in ev segment is One Man Army. Nexon looks dope.

[@visheshl]

To me nexon looks a lot better than most higher segment cars including harrier or safari, of course im a bit biased towards it.

[@Vaibhav199327]

Strange he didn’t cover the differences in battery technologies of both cars. Tata nexon being more reliable and newer technology as compared to xuv. Even mahindra will be using the newer technology in the newer ev models which makes it a bad choice for one off xuv 400.

[@pranavvalvaikar2170]

Yess LFP has higher charging cycles thn NMC it also has better performance in higher temperature

[@tanupnayak3264]

Yah! Nexon has NMC batteries where as XUV 400 has LFP batteries which is old chemistry 😮😮

[@droid6759]

No need as the perform exactly same.

[@arunviswanath]

They did mention that in the battery comparison chart around 7:29

[@KARAMSINGH-ld9xq]

@@tanupnayak3264 nope it's the other way round...the XUV has NMC batteries that are old tech and not suitable for hot climes like ours....maybe that's why they give a fire extinguisher with it?!

[@jackbartonwarman]

As a SsangYong Tivoli owner in Germany it was quite interresting for me that Mahindra has electrified the SsangYong based Tivoli.(XUV400) In Germany you get only the bigger electrified version of the SsangYong Korando.The interior of the XUV400 is very similar to my Tivoli.A little bit dated.Interesting test,i love your channel.

[@SamudraBarman]

Mahindra has sold Ssangyong as Koreans don't prefer to buy cars that are foreign owned. weirdos are nationalist, i guess

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

The XUV 400 really needs an interior update. A fantastic product with a flaw. Most would choose the Nexon. The segment benchmark indeed.

[@someordinarystan2692]

that interior is unacceptable at 20 lakhs price point. Same reason Toyota is losing customers.The Price simply does not match the interior.

[@uaeindi]

worse interior worse battery technology

[@elemental9039]

@@someordinarystan2692 Who told you Toyota's loosing customers. The only reason they keep on increasing prices of every model is because people keep lining up to buy them 😋 I think many people prefer overall performance and drivability over interior looks, although it's a bonus if one gets that right too.

[@asap8368]

Agreed! Honestly I feel neither the exterior designs of both these cars are great, need an update ASAP.

[@satyamevjayte2443]

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

[@sanapung321]

I trust in Tata's LFP battery more than mahindra's NMC battery, LFP is more durable and long lasting

[@nujjigram]

Yet heavier and severely less energy dense

[@puttaswamyb333]

Yeas ur right

[@puttigandhireddy]

​@@nujjigram yes heavier with less energy density but longer life and a safer option

[@VarunSharma-iu9fs]

Tata Nexon EV at this point is much more refined product and better in terms of quality. Sure, the styling outside is better on XUV, but the interiors are not at par.

[@asap8368]

None of the two car designs are great honestly, both need an update ASAP.

[@callingbell-ix5se]

Xuv is better looking ??

[@VarunSharma-iu9fs]

@@callingbell-ix5se that's my opinion, front sure is better on Nexon but overall, I feel XUV is better out of the two.

[@Hariprasad-eu9ww]

Instead of useless sunroof, they would have put more effort into adding XUV400 rear AC vents, Automatic Climate control, Cruze control and more!!

[@asap8368]

Srlsy could have modified the interior at least, the exterior as well is ugly. 🫠

[@kiranm6749]

Tata is testing ev from many years before they launched Nexon ev .. big shout out to testers tigor

[@buntyalex3629]

XUV 400 has worst interior car from 2000

[@manvith21]

Yes definitely

[@nelson4437]

Lazy mahindra

[@preann8730]

Mahindra never gave practical interior. Its a shame Indian auto industry didnot learn from Japanese.

[@varunkatyal9600]

You r absolutely right. Such a good product in terms of engine and all but total disaster in cabin design.

[@m8hzr]

Fr

[@abymathew295]

XUV 300 or 400 are the most underrated crossover in India..it looks good, built good, but needs to be Creta sized and the interior, my Goooood, it feels like it's from 80's...🤒🤒🤒🤒🤒

[@asap8368]

IMHO it’s really ugly as well.

[@kushalraj93]

Do you mean overrated?

[@Moonlight-tr7gm]

both companies are pride of india

[@chandrashekarsorake4011]

Own a nexon EV and test drove the XUV 400 for a while and hopped back into the nexon ev and felt it way more pleasant to drive and fun. The handling in the nexon is better, noise insulation and drive over uneven terrain definitely better in the nexon too

[@mattgt5000]

I always loved Nexon with its excellent looks and space. With Nexon ev, tata has solved the shortcomings of low end torque and reliability.

[@inRadhaKrishnaITrust]

When the review initially began I thought it was going to be biased towards Mahindra but then suddenly towards the end the whole dynamics changed and Tata again came up on top. And I completely agree to the statement that Mahindra's is a hasty and not well planned product. A great comparison review 👍

[@manvith21]

2:14 Tata Nexon❤

[@durgareddy9575]

TATA 🔥

[@bluescorpwin]

I have brought Tata Nexon Ev max and recently my cousin brought the Mahindra 400 ev and I have driven 13000 km on tata and I have not faced any issues with this car but my cousin had to send his Mahindra 400 ev almost 9 times due to service issues regular breakdowns every 300+ kms and this Mahindra has the worst interior and exterior equity where the TATA is far more superior.... Mahindras claim range is just not consistent but Tata is much better in battery management..... Mahindra needs to tests it's product even better.... So as per me TATA eve are the best.

[@asifzbaig]

There is good difference in Battery tech between XUV and Nexon that you actually skipped over, XUV uses an NMC type battery which does have higher energy density than LFP batteries with Nexon uses, which means they can store more energy per unit of weight or volume and have less weight but on the contrary NMC batteries have a shorter lifespan, lower safety, and can be more expensive than LFP batteries!

[@wtell4436]

It's actually pretty impressive how they've managed to make an LFP car have the same range as well as the same acceleration as an NMC car. The Nexon has to be way heavier.

[@darthveda18]

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.

[@singlendhot8628]

Mahindra looks ridiculously cheap on the inside and more of a refresh model. The Nexon looks far more modern and futuristic! Tata gets a clear win!

[@tusharsaikhedkar9808]

Looks of nexon always wind my heart.

[@kartikutage2441]

Nexon is best ❤

[@theordinaryguyparvez3157]

XUV400 is like an Unfinished product

[@YMSD24]

Make video of both comparison with IC engines....

[@Habibulla.M]

I am always a fan of Mahindra TUV 300 because of its extra wide seats. That is very comfortable even for 3 people. Since XUV 400 has similar wide seats, I may choose this instead of TATA. Even though I was owning a TATA indica Vista, Now owning Ford classic, If I am looking for a change of car in this budget, I will choose XUV 400 only....

[@priyadarshansw]

He didn't tell about the battery technology difference between the cars.XUV may cost you a lot more due to the battery technology in the long run

[@gojosatoru6040]

@@priyadarshansw yes battery tech is better in nexon, more cycles hence longer lasting 👍

[@Abhyant7]

Nexon is just unbeatable

[@gauravmendarkar2807]

Gavin your reviews are just awesome

[@ankur7799]

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

[@mmuralim41]

I dont see that being a problem. I have an EV and it is always parked out in the open (i dont have a basement or covered parking space) and it works just fine everytime. If someone told you that was going to be an issue, it sounds baseless.

[@uaeindi]

Yes. Absolutely no problem there

[@asap8368]

That won’t be an issue but the battery drains alarmingly.

[@deepakpratapgangwar583]

Planning to book nexon ev max

[@samirinitaly3931]

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.

[@aayush5197]

XUV 400 uses NMC Battery is a deal breaker

[@nujjigram]

It's irrelevant considering the avg life of NMC has already been proven to last 20 years. Unless your car catches fire, the battery chemistry remains irrelevant

[@edwinharvey2226]

Simple Verdict - XUV400 - Don't buy. Its still a proto. Not fit for roads. If you can spend 20 lakhs go for Nexon EV Max

[@sudhanshusingh6115]

Nexon all the way❤

[@dpakhira48]

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.

[@yeluripati]

Whichever car best, at the end we Indian consumer is the winner.

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

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)

[@asap8368]

I agree, and waiting for the Nexon EV facelift, hope the design is better from existing because I really do feel that the XUV 400 is really ugly, actually both need facelifts ASAP.

[@visheshl]

My Personal opinion is that Nexon's exterior is perfect and doesn't need a facelift...only thing is the tail lamps...yes if they could do altroz like tail lamps, i think it would be amazing. The front should not be touched in my opinion... don't fix whats not broken i think...

[@Dolby_Beat__z]

which scooter is best for long term use please suggest some scootys please reply

[@zomurani2587]

Good insight on CAFE 2

[@---_---_---_---_---_---]

I'll have the Nexon400

[@manthenvashishth3769]

For 19L better to buy from Scorpio N,Thar,Gurkha rather than these EVs. Instead better save your 19L for 5door thar and Gurkha.

[@manthanpatel6295]

You don't understand it ...its ev .... you money recovery after 3 to 4 years ... and no need oiling or engine overhaul....

[@Gagan.K.Narang]

Mahindra should offer the XUV400 with rear AC vents & rear charging points. A must in suv's of today

[@pranavjs]

Xuv 400 looks good on the exterior,but interior,it is older than anand mahindra himself( same with nexon,but it will get update soon i think). Mahindra guys told that production model will have updated interiors,but nothing happened. Mahindra should update the car

[@paulmorais476]

When it comes to design, except for the Thar - which is heavily "influenced", Mahindra is 👎

[@asap8368]

Agreed, that too only because its *’iNfLuEnCeD’* by the Jeep Wrangler, which almost everyone knows.

[@saikirang210]

Xuv will have more reach from now since it's new. People will consider for it's range power dimensions and looks.. Only downside is it's outdated interiors.

[@shresthsonkar9207]

Uske liye gadi deliver bhi karni hoti hai XUV400 has 8mo delivery leads as of writing and lower variant is being pushed back till Diwali 23’

[@sramuchoudary658]

XUV under thigh support is worst in the segment😢

[@mahendra_akshaj]

Gavin u know that ioniq 5 also gives around 350-375 in real world,much much lesser than claimed. Strange

[@mahendra_akshaj]

Actually if u overspeed after 80 kmph range will further reduce, m driving both nexon ev n mg zs ev , i can tell u that if u speed over 80 battery drains really fast

[@shahan484]

these are city cars and lose range when driven above 80. Also ypou have to adapt your driving style for ev to increase it's range.

[@Lonelyplanet3]

That copper thing has to go.

[@nelson4437]

Just provide basic demands with no nonsensr luxury. 600 plus km range , AC, music system , power window, rear camera and price should be under 10 lakhs. Auto industry should keep in mind for middle class not for fancy rich people.

[@preann8730]

Akdam correct..

[@mallikarjunhiremath525]

600km range in 10 lakh? Dream on

[@guillaumekalfon9117]

How difficult would it be for Tata and Mahindra to bring these cars to Europe where the lack of affordable cars is becoming cruel?

[@bkmth7876]

MIDC Range claim should be banned. What's the use of the claim if it delivers only 50-55% of the claimed range?

[@arumgama3910]

Mahindra needs to improve the dub 400 interior design but exterior and performance is the best ev in this car in video I like xuv 400

[@balarajuc5048]

Thanks for a balanced review .

[@Moonlight-tr7gm]

both the companies need to up the outdated interiors

[@priyamjoshi2667]

I don't know why but xuv looks very ugly in and out.

[@asap8368]

True 🫨

[@abhilashmahamuni1540]

Xuv 400 seems rushed product. It may impact m&m future ev products

[@lakshbhambhani8565]

At the start of the video, Autocar people: We'll tell you which is better *at the end* Me: Bro, I've already read the comments 🤷‍♂️

[@visheshl]

Team nexon here❤

[@arjunchaturvedimusicchanne8698]

My father loves nexon because it has 5 star rating in safety and gives average fuel economy and has 3 modes in it

[@thameshwarnetam3442]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Sir , please make a video on 5 door version of Force Gurkha

[@kiranm6749]

Nexon looks way better

[@ankitsingh2240]

With greater size comes the greater tax slab.

[@jaik9321]

Missing Cruz control in mahindra is a certain negative for highway driving

[@shalein6688]

After hearing mahindara xuv DOUBLE O acronyms, aryabhatta must be thinking did I invent "Zero" or "O"!! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.

[@waterfire9667]

Almost 50% reduction in range when u drive normally I don't want to buy any ev

[@manvith21]

Tata Nexon

[@imviiku]

It's just sad to see them doing so much worse than Claimed Range ! At this point they are just fooling people. This happens outside India as well but they fall short by 40-50kms not by over 220kms !

[@ayushkhandelwal6772]

Compare byd atto3 and MG ZS EV

[@asap8368]

BYD is definitely better, but priced slightly higher so the ZS EV seems more VFM.

[@abymathew295]

Indian EV makers should take a note on how to build an EV's interior from Hyundai ioniq 5 or Honda E.

[@nujjigram]

They literally built these cars by copying the kona ev and even that they couldn't get right

[@superfingers801]

I DONT MIND NEXON. IT GIVES FEEL THAT WE DONT HAVE WIERD CAR. I LIKE HYUNDAI & Honda

[@pavan4707]

Indians should also pay these car maker the amount as they would be ready to pay like they would pay for Ioniq 5😂

[@mikaell.chuaungo3637]

Mahindra really dropped the ball on this one. No one with a sane mind would pick the Mahindra XUV400 over the Tata Nexon EV. Indians want reliability, and XUV400 is using NMC battery (Nexon uses LFP) which is already outdated and being phased out due to its low lifespan and fire hazard concerns. Whoever was in charge of the XUV400 project needs to be fired.

[@m8hzr]

Tata Nexon is better for comfort and xuv400 is a great performance ev

[@ankitprasad9834]

At least both of them should come with AWD drivetrain

[@bubulmallick846]

Darkness Interior All Around

[@pbdel3600]

Nexon looks much better

[@arjunchaturvedimusicchanne8698]

Who ls nexon lover

[@gurudas8199]

Gavins review are such a breeze :)

[@narayananvenki]

20 lakhs car and u can’t drive max 500 km in a single stretch especially with all passenger onboard with full ac and limited speed … definitely will wait for few more years to see more changes in ev …….it can be for people alternate cars ( ev) …. Not primary so better buy petrol cars …. And more over know no one knows the resale value of this 20 lakhs car after 8 years … I knew we can’t check resale but who will buy … if I buy scorpio after 8 years atleast I will get minimum 8 lakhs return 😅😅😅😅

[@JJ-qg3fu]

If you dont have money... Dont buy, and stop crying. Just say you cant afford it😂😂😂

[@hrnur14]

Nexon looks more like a hatchback & just because of the ground clearance we can call it an SUV 😂

[@pravinmurthy]

XUV is not different..

[@priyansingh23]

Tbh i hate C- SUV 🗿

[@sanjaiudayasankar905]

Second row of mahindra xuv 400 is just like a third row occupant of toyota fortuner. what's the use of buying a 20 L car without seating comfort.

[@MrNikhilRathi]

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

[@pravinmurthy]

Both cars have same headroom & headroom is an issue in cars like Suzuki Grand Vitara & Toyota Hycross too!

[@priyamjoshi2667]

Bhai 6ft to mai hu I have never faced any issue even 6,2 or 6,4 can easily accommodate

[@sanket5050]

I'm 6'1 and the head room feels good enough for me.

[@simplyvignesh]

Nexon ev max

[@speedbird868]

Rather, get a City Hybrid for a bit more money... Fuel efficient, much more space, looks good, reliable, Can go anywhere unlike EV...

[@pravinmurthy]

Lacks performance.. Slow dud..

[@JJ-qg3fu]

Hybrids are not good for drive

[@adarshshastri8337]

​@@pravinmurthy How is 130 hp and 260 nm torque slow in your opinion?

[@haydenbarry4643]

I'm supported to nexon

[@pacificsword1632]

The xuv has some odd flaws, stuff that shows ambition but poor execution..

[@VikasBaliyan]

XUV400 IS MUCH BETTER PACKAGE

[@sv8211]

Mahindra is doing a biggest mistake by not offering Xuv400 in diesel engine. 5 star safety with that awesome Mahindra engine and monocoque car would crush Creta sales. The present xuv300 with that ugly boot is not worth the car it actually is. Come on Mahindra, Xuv400 with diesel engine would have been a far more looker than the decade old xuv500.

[@randomlkvids]

Both are falling apart after 10k miles 😂

[@yadu56]

The Name XUV is an Emotion for many like me❤❤❤❤ . XUV400 BEST.

[@AnuGupta-ej7wl]

1:18 I am sure XUV will win

[@madhusudanpunnakkalappu5253]

In this transition era I will put my money on a Petrol Hybrid.

[@shubhamjoshi7213]

thats why im getting bugatti chiron

[@GenisysPrime]

Congratulations. You planning on doing some serious off road with it??

[@Teja81990]

I too got a bugatti Chiron for my 5 year old nephew. He too loves it. It is however slightly overpriced at 999rs on amazon.

[@asap8368]

What colour is your Bugatti?

[@nettopriyan0999]

XUV 400👌🏻

[@kartikutage2441]

Mahindra fan boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Biased comment

[@hrnur14]

Tata seriously need to change their logo so that their cars can look more premium. Maybe not for others, but the logo’s an issue for me 😅

[@pravinmurthy]

Don't agree

[@speakzillakaijuuniverse3011]

xuv

[@demonking1063]

man u r comparing it all wrong compare with MG man and dont hit the prcie

[@foxtrail975]

Mahindra focuses more on power, torque and interior space whereas Tata focuses on giving good interior features....I prefer XUV400 more...

[@shas312]

The slight extra torq on XUV wont even matter. I have Nexon EV Max and I never use the sport mode. It already has too much power a d torque. Eco does the job for me everytime. I had to use city mode only once on steep ghats.

[@preann8730]

For four wheelers 500plus km is must And price should come under 10 lakhs

[@gauravingale4666]

So you want them to cover more than 500 plus kms in single charge and also cost less than 10 lakhs, seriously how illogical you are. We Indians are earning a lot less than global average accept that fact and so we cant afford even a 20 Lakh which is like an average in many countries.

[@asap8368]

@@gauravingale4666 20 lakhs for most countries in the west is actually cheap, literally a 25-30 lakhs for an EV is cheapest for them.

[@AnweshAdhikari]

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