Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range vs Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro: Which EV To Buy?

At the same price, you can choose between a fully loaded electric micro SUV or the entry-level variant of a slightly bigger electric SUV with more performance

In the last couple of years, the Indian EV market has grown both in size and popularity, with carmakers introducing various new electric cars across different price segments. Given the rising number of mass-market electric vehicles on sale today, it’s natural for prices of some models to overlap even if they fit into different segments. In this story, we are taking a look at the price overlap of the top-spec Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range and the entry-level Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro.

How Much Do They Cost?

All prices, ex-showroom pan-India

The price of the Tata Punch Empowered Plus S Long Range variant mentioned here is with the additional AC fast charger unit that costs Rs 50,000. On the other hand, the Mahindra XUV400 recently got new ‘Pro’ variants with more features, while making it more affordable by Rs 50,000 across the lineup.

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Sizes Compared

• The Mahindra XUV400 is a much bigger offering than the Punch EV in all aspects.

• That said, the Punch EV and XUV400 stand similarly tall.

• The XUV400 also comes with a larger luggage area that should facilitate carrying a couple more soft bags for your weekend trips. However, the Punch EV also gets the option of a small “frunk” for some additional storage.

Powertrain Check

• At this price, both the EVs get battery packs with similar capacities, although it’s the Punch EV that has the larger one. It even has a claimed range of around 50 km more.

• That said, if you want more performance from your EV, it’s the Mahindra XUV400 that should be your pick with more than double the torque on offer.

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Charging

• Both the Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range and the XUV400 EC Pro take the same amount of time to get charged up using a 3.3 kW AC charger.

• The Tata EV, however, can be juiced up quicker using the AC fast charger than the Mahindra XUV400.

• That said, the XUV400’s battery can be refilled quicker than the Punch EV when using a 50 kW DC fast charger.

Equipment On Board

• At the same price point, the Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range is a much better equipped offering than the XUV400 EC Pro considering the former is the top-spec variant.

• The fully loaded Punch EV gets premium features such as ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, dual 10.25-inch displays (one for instrumentation and the other for infotainment), and leatherette upholstery.

• On the other hand, the XUV400 EC Pro is packed with only some comfort and convenience features like push-button start/stop, dual-zone AC, keyless entry, and all four power windows.

• In terms of safety, the Punch EV is a bit ahead as well with technology such as a 360-degree camera, six airbags, and electronic parking brake with auto hold.

• Mahindra is offering the XUV400 EC Pro’s safety net with some basic features including dual front airbags, electronic stability programme, and rear parking sensors.

Verdict

It’s clear that the Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range offers more value for the price. The higher range, faster charging option, and much longer list of premium comforts – than the base-spec XUV400 – make it a far better package.

However, if you prefer something with more road presence and a true EV drive experience with rapid acceleration over increased range, the XUV400 EC Pro is more suited for you. Its bigger dimensions, which lead to a more spacious cabin, make it slightly more suitable as a family car. Not to forget, the XUV400 also has the upper hand when it comes to the boot space on offer that will help pack a couple of additional soft bags for the weekend family trip.

So, which of these two electric SUVs would you pick and why? Let us know in the comments.

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