Mahindra XUV400 vs Tata Nexon EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Mahindra

XUV400

Last listed ₹15.49 Lakh

No longer sold in India

XUV400 version

Full XUV400 page Change

Tata

Nexon EV

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Nexon EV version

Full Nexon EV page Change

Mahindra XUV400Standard · ₹15.49 Lakh

Only differences

Tata Nexon EVCreative+ MR 30 · ₹12.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XUV400: ₹15.49 Lakh Nexon EV: ₹12.49 Lakh (ahead) Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh cheaper

Safety XUV400: 5 stars Nexon EV: 5 stars Bharat NCAP

Range XUV400: 456 km (ahead) Nexon EV: 275 km Claimed

Power XUV400: 147 hp (ahead) Nexon EV: 129 PS Torque 310 vs 215 Nm

Boot XUV400: 368 litres (ahead) Nexon EV: 350 litres Length 4,200 vs 3,995 mm

Versions XUV400: 1 Nexon EV: 8 (ahead)

Pick the XUV400 for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Nexon EV for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹15.49 Lakh

₹12.49 Lakh

On-road in

₹16 Lakh

₹13 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹26,886 a month

₹21,845 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

147 hp

129 PS

Torque

310 Nm

215 Nm

Gearbox

Not listed

Automatic

Range

456 km

275 km

Engine & Transmission

Battery Capacity

39.4 kWh

30 kWh (Creative+ MR, Fearless MR) / 45 kWh (all other versions)

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor

Battery Warranty

8 Years or 160,000 km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Charging Time (AC)

7.2 kW, 0-100% in 6h 30m

7.2 kW, 10-100% in 6 hrs 36 mins (45 kWh)

Charging Time (DC)

50 kW, 0-80% in 50 mins

60 kW, 10-100% in 40 mins (45 kWh)

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Shift-by-Wire AT

1-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed

150 kmph

Not listed

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 s

8.9 s

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Twist Beam

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Turning Radius

Not listed

5.3 m

Dimensions & Capacity

Length

4,200 mm

3,995 mm

Width

1,821 mm

1,802 mm

Height

1,634 mm

1,625 mm

Wheelbase

2,445 mm

2,498 mm

Boot Space

368 Litres

350 Litres

Seating Capacity

Ground Clearance (Unladen)

Not listed

205 mm (30 kWh) / 190 mm (45 kWh)

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Drive Modes

3 (Fun, Fast & Fearless)

Not listed

Exterior

Sunroof

Yes

Panoramic

Alloy Wheels

16-inch

Safety

No. of Airbags

NCAP Rating

Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.38/32) and 5 stars for children (43/49).

Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.86/32) and 5 stars for children (44.95/49). The rating covers the 45 kWh and 30 kWh versions.

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size

7-inch

12.3-inch

Sound System

Not listed

9-Speaker JBL

Choice

Versions

1 version

8 versions

Price range

₹15.49 Lakh – ₹17.69 Lakh

₹12.49 Lakh – ₹17.89 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Standard₹15.49 Lakh Fearless 45₹15.34 Lakh Nexon EV ₹15,000 less

On-road price in six cities

XUV400 Standard against Nexon EV Creative+ MR 30

City	XUV400	Nexon EV	Gap
Mumbai	₹16 Lakh	₹13 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh less
Pune	₹16 Lakh	₹13 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh less
New Delhi	₹16 Lakh	₹13 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹17.3 Lakh	₹14.06 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.24 lakh less
Chennai	₹16.08 Lakh	₹13.08 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹16.11 Lakh	₹13.11 Lakh	Nexon EV ₹3.00 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the XUV400 or the Nexon EV?

The Nexon EV, by ₹3.00 lakh on the versions compared here: XUV400 Standard at ₹15.49 Lakh against Nexon EV Creative+ MR 30 at ₹12.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹16 Lakh against ₹13 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The XUV400 claims 456 km against 275 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The XUV400: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Nexon EV: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The XUV400 has 6 airbags and the Nexon EV 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The XUV400 Standard makes 147 hp and 310 Nm and the Nexon EV Creative+ MR 30 makes 129 PS and 215 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The XUV400 is 205 mm longer. Boot space is 368 litres in the XUV400 and 350 litres in the Nexon EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,886 a month for the XUV400 and ₹21,845 for the Nexon EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.