The XUV400 is very quick and that 310 Nm of torque comes in right from the word go.

Mahindra XUV400 Charging

Charging is pretty straightforward. You have a CCS2 charging port located on the left front fender. With a 50kW DC fast charger, you can charge from 0 to 80 percent in 50 minutes, 0 to 100 percent in 6.5 hours with a 7.2kW AC wallbox charger while the portable charging cable you get with the car with take 13 hours to juice up from a simple 15 Amp plug point.

Mahindra XUV400 Verdict

The Mahindra XUV400 will go on sale in January 2023 and that is still a while away. I expect more improvements to the product by then, which in itself looks like a promising package. Going by the EV norm, I expect the pricing to be in the range of Rs. 18-19 lakh ex showroom. First impressions are strong and it will be interesting to see how it makes a mark against its rivals. Yes, I do wish it came with more features and the interior could have been better styled, but on the other hand it is very nice to drive and has a great powertrain making it a compelling proposition. EV competition is hot up. Let the games begin.

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