Top 5 facts about Mahindra XUV400 EV: World’s highest grade automotive steel for battery protection – Times of India

Mahindra unveiled its first all-electric SUV, XUV400 EV Before World EV Day 2022, on 8 September. The competitive specifications and state-of-the-art features of the electric vehicle have generated a lot of hype and is strong on paper against immediate competition like the Tata Nexon EV. Here are five facts about XUV400 EV, which grabbed our attention and is likely to be the most talked about in the coming months.

1. Fastest Made-in-India EV:

Mahindra claims that the XUV400 EV will be the fastest electric SUV to be built in the non-luxury C-segment in India. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 150 kmph. In comparison, the Tata Nexon EV Max claims to do 0-100 kmph in just under 9 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 140 kmph.

2. Highest EV Range in the Segment:

The XUV400 EV’s 39.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is rated to return a claimed range of 456 km on a full charge. While its nearest competitor, the Nexon EV Max also boasts of a range of 437 km, the XUV400 EV will certainly ease the concerns of the first time buyer on the concern of range.

3. High Strength Steel (HSS) Architecture:

Mahindra says that it has extensively used high strength steel for the architecture of the XUV400 EV, which makes it safer in the event of an accident and provides better protection to the battery pack of the SUV. Overall, the composition of the XUV 400 EV consists of 10 percent ultra-high strength steel, 5 percent advanced-high strength steel and 30 percent high strength steel.

4. Highest Functional Safety:

Adding to the safety aspect, the XUV400 EV still retains all its learnings from the ICE XUV300, which received a 5-star rating from the Global NCAP. Apart from this, it also enjoys the highest functional safety rating for an Indian EV as per ISO standards. The EV has been rigorously tested in a variety of weather conditions from +47°C (Jaisalmer) to -20°C (South Korea).

5. Fast Charging up to 50kW:

The XUV400 EV supports fast charging up to 50kW via a DC charger. The waterproof IP67 rated battery pack can fast charge up to 50 percent in less than 80 minutes. With the 3.3kW/16A home charger, the EV can achieve a full charge in 13 hours and the 7.2kW/32A home fast-charger will take about 6 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge from 0 percent.

What are your thoughts on the XUV400 EV, is the benchmark of 456km range and proven platform of the XUV300 enough to push you towards electric mobility? Let us know in the comments below.