Mahindra & Mahindra, the UV maker in India has opened the bookings for the recently launched Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV for Rs 21,000 on the occasion of 74th Republic Day. Mahindra recently launched the XUV400 at a starting price of Rs 15.99 lakh, ex-showroom and this price is applicable for the first 5,000 units. The new XUV400 has been launched in 2 variants XUV400 EC and XUV 400EL. The XUV400el is powered by a 39.4kWh lithium-ion battery and will offer a MIDC range of up to 456 km. The XUV400EC is powered by a 34.5kWh lithium-ion battery and will offer an MIDC range of 375 km.
Mahindra plans to deliver 20,000 units of the EV within a year from launch and deliveries will begin in March 2023 for the XUV400 EL and XUV400 EC during the Diwali festive season. Mahindra XUV400 competes with Tata Nexon EV Prime and Tata Nexon EV Max.
The Mahindra XUV400 EV is the fastest electric SUV manufactured in India, sprinting from 0-100 kmph in just 8.3 seconds. This performance comes from a massive torque output of over 300 Nm. Dimension wise, the Mahindra XUV400 is a mid-size SUV, measuring 4.2 meters in length and is the widest car in its segment. This gives it a planted, muscular profile and an increased boot space of 378 litres, which is more than the XUV300.
The electric SUV is loaded with features on the inside. It also comes with an electric sunroof, 6 airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, automatic climate control, a touchscreen infotainment unit and more. In addition, the XUV400 gets multiple driving modes, which tweak the steering, throttle and re-gen response – Fun, Fast, Fearless. It gets segment-first single-pedal drive mode ‘Lively Mode’ for smooth and effortless driving experience in dense traffic.