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MG ZS EV vs Mahindra XUV 400: Two of the best electric vehicles available in the market compared, read this assessment before you make up your mind

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Akshat Kashyap
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MG ZS EV vs Mahindra XUV 400

MG ZS EV vs Mahindra XUV 400: Mahindra recently released the XUV400 electric SUV's price range. The Mahindra EV, which has two models and two battery pack choices and costs between Rs 15.99 lakh and Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom), claims to have a range of up to 456 kilometres on a single charge. This puts the XUV400 against vehicles like the MG ZS EV  among others.

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MG ZS EV vs Mahindra XUV 400

Engine and Transmission

Specifications MG ZS EV Mahindra XUV 400
Engine Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor -
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Max Motor Performance 141 bhp @ 3500 rpm, 353 Nm 148 bhp 310 Nm
Driving Range (Km) 419 375
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Transmission Automatic - Not Applicable Gears, Sport Mode Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard BS 6 BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger Not Applicable Not Applicable
Battery 44.5 kWh, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan 34.5 kWh, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging 16 Hrs @ 220 Volt, 50 Mins Fast Charging -
Electric Motor 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Braking and Traction Features

Specifications MG ZS EV Mahindra XUV 400
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Yes Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Yes Yes
Brake Assist (BA) Yes No
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes No
Hill Hold Control Yes No
Traction Control System (TC/TCS) Yes No
Hill Descent Control Yes No

Safety Features

Specifications MG ZS EV Mahindra XUV 400
Overspeed Warning 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing Yes Yes
Puncture Repair Kit No No
NCAP Rating 5 Star (Euro NCAP) 5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt Yes No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Yes No
Child Seat Anchor Points Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes

Verdict

The two electric cars are both well-equipped and seem to have a lot of potentials. But compared to other electric vehicle mentioned here, the XUV400 lacks some features. The Mahindra SUV, however, is a formidable opponent for other EVs. And based on its prices, it appears to be a reasonable choice—at least on paper.

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