It is no secret that Mahindra has been busy cooking up some EVs for the Indian market. In fact, the Indian carmaker plans to launch as many as 8 EVs by 2027. One of these cars is the XUV300 electric a.ka. the XUV400. The XUV400 electric will be the first EV launch by Mahindra and it is expected to go on sale in early 2023. Now, we have spotted the XUV400 in production-ready form. Let’s take a look at it:
Design
The XUV400 will take design cues from the e-XUV300 which made its public debut a few years ago. Unlike the standard XUV300, the XUV400 will be above 4 meters and measure around the 4.2-meter mark. As seen in the spy shots, the stubby boot of the XUV300 is absent which gives it a more cohesive look. The front will more or less remain the same with a projector setup for the headlamps. Being an EV, the grille will be blocked off. The alloy wheels are the same 16-inch units that the XUV300 was recently updated with.
The EV features rear disc brakes just like the XUV300. The rear will feature extensive changes in the form of wraparound clear lens LED taillights. Other details include a spoiler and roof rails. The fact that the mule doesn’t get a tailpipe is a clear giveaway that it is an EV. Going by how production-ready the XUV400 looks, it could be possible for Mahindra to reveal it on the 15th of August during their ‘Born Electric’ event.
Interior
We don’t expect Mahindra to make any major changes to the interiors of the XUV400 when compared to the XUV300. However, minor changes like a new interior theme and upholstery are expected. Mahindra could also upgrade the infotainment system to a larger unit. Expect a digital instrument cluster or a larger MID than the outgoing one which will be capable of displaying all the EV-related data. The XUV400 is also expected to borrow technology from the XUV700 in the form of ADAS functions for added safety.
Powertrain
Details about the powertrain are currently sparse but we expect the numbers to be on par with the Tata Nexon EV. Expect a single motor setup pushing close to 140hp. Mahindra could be targetting the range to be around 350 km to 400 km or even more considering the segment standards. As with most modern EVs, expect multiple charging options and charging speeds.
