Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range vs Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro: Specification comparison

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

Over the past few years, the Indian EV market has grown in both size and popularity, with carmakers introducing a number of new electric cars across different price segments. Given the increasing number of mass electric vehicles on sale today, it’s natural for some models to overlap in pricing, 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?

Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range	Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro
Rs 15.49 lakh	Rs 15.49 lakh

All prices, ex-showroom across India

The Tata Punch Empowered Plus S Long Range variant mentioned here with the additional AC fast charger unit is priced at Rs 50,000. The Mahindra XUV400, on the other hand, recently got a new ‘Pro’ variant with more features, making it Rs 50,000 more affordable across the entire lineup.

size compared

DIMENSIONS	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range	Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro
Length	3857 mm	4200 mm
Width	1742 mm	1821 mm
Height	1633 mm	1634 mm
wheelbase	2445 mm	2600mm
surface	190mm	No
boot space	366 liters	378 liters

The XUV400 comes with a large luggage area which facilitates carrying a few 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

Specifications	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range	Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro
battery pack	35 kilowatt	34.5 kilowatts
number of electric motors	1	1
Power	122 ps	150 ps
Torque:	140nm	310nm
claimed limit	421 km	375 km

At this price, both the EVs get similar capacity battery packs, although the Punch EV has a larger battery pack. It has been claimed that its range is more than 50 km.

That said, if you want more performance from your EV, the Mahindra XUV400 should be your choice, with more than double the torque.

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charge

accuser	charging time
accuser	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range	Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro
3.3kW AC charger (10-100%)	13.5 hours	13.5 hours
7.2kW AC fast charger (10-100%)	5 hours	6.5 hours
50kW DC fast charger	56 minutes	50 minutes

Both the Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range and XUV400 EC Pro take the same time to charge using a 3.3kW AC charger.
However, the Tata EV can be charged quicker using an AC fast charger than the Mahindra XUV400.

equipment on board

features	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range	Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro
external		16 inch steel wheels with covers LED taillights LED turn indicator on ORVM body color door handles black orvm rear spoiler
interior part	leatherette seat upholstery height adjustable driver seat Front and rear adjustable headrest front and rear armrest leather-wrapped steering wheel	Dual-tone interior Front Armrest with Storage Rear USB Type-C port with smartphone holder front usb port 12V auxiliary socket bottle holders on all four doors
comfort and convenience	automatic ac ventilated front seats all four power windows wireless phone charger 10.25 inch digital driver display Multi Drive Mode (City/Sport/Eco) cruise control electrically adjustable orvm rain-sensing wipers Auto-Dimming IRVM Press the Start/Stop button air purifier	60:40 split second row Dual-zone AC with rear vent Adjustable headrests for second row occupants Height-Adjustable Front Row Seatbelts Drive Mode (Fun and Fast) keyless entry Push-button start/stop electrically adjustable orvm all four power windows Central locking boot lamp
infotainment
Security	Rear wiper and washer with defogger 6 airbags all disc brakes Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold Electronic Stability Program ISOFIX child seat anchors 360-degree camera rear parking sensor tpms

The fully loaded Punch EV gets premium features like 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 loaded with only a few 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 slightly ahead with technology like 360-degree camera, six airbags and electronic parking brake with auto hold.
Mahindra is offering the safety net of the XUV400 eC Pro with some basic features which include dual front airbags, electronic stability program and rear parking sensors.

Decision

It is clear that the Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range offers more value for the price. Higher range, faster charging options and a long list of premium comforts make it a far better package than the base-spec XUV400.

However, if you prefer something with a true EV drive experience with more road presence and rapid acceleration at increased range, then the XUV400 EC Pro is more suitable for you. Its larger dimensions, which lead to a more spacious cabin, make it slightly more suitable as a family car. Not to forget, the XUV400 has the upper hand when it comes to boot space, which will help in packing a few extra soft bags for a weekend family trip.

So, which of these two electric SUVs will you choose and why? Tell us in the comments.