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Mahindra XUV 3XO EV vs XUV400: What's Different?
Mahindra has introduced the XUV 3XO EV, marking its most affordable electric SUV, positioned below the XUV400. Built on the facelifted XUV 3XO platform, it features updated styling, with notable design differences, including hexagonal headlamps and thicker cladding. While both models share a 2,600mm wheelbase, the XUV 3XO EV is shorter overall but offers a boot space of 364 litres. Enhanced features like a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS distinguish it from the XUV400, which is more expensive at Rs 17.49 lakh.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Jan 9, 2026, 11:28 AM IST
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV vs XUV400: What's Different?
Mahindra has expanded its electric vehicle range with the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. It is now the company’s most affordable electric SUV and is positioned below the Mahindra XUV400. With this launch, the XUV 3XO EV is expected to become Mahindra’s entry-level electric SUV. Although both models are closely related, there are differences in design, size, features and pricing.
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Exterior
The XUV400 is based on the earlier XUV300 platform, while the XUV 3XO EV is built on the facelifted XUV 3XO. Because of this, the XUV 3XO EV carries updated styling elements. In terms of size, the XUV400 is around 300mm longer and 17mm taller than the XUV 3XO EV. Both vehicles share the same 2,600mm wheelbase.
At the front, the XUV400 has an upright design with rectangular headlamps and copper accents linking the headlamps and fog lamps. The XUV 3XO EV uses a sharper design with hexagonal headlamps that extend into the bumper and house the fog lamps. It also gets thicker cladding on the bumpers and side panels.
From the side, both SUVs look similar, though the XUV 3XO EV has shorter bumper overhangs. The AX7L variant of the XUV 3XO EV also offers 17-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the XUV 3XO EV features a full-width LED light bar and a redesigned bumper with copper accents, while the XUV400 uses standard tail-lamps and a simpler bumper design.
Interior
Inside the cabin, both models share a similar dashboard layout and infotainment system. Differences are limited to the steering wheel design and trim elements. Despite being shorter in length, the XUV 3XO EV offers a boot space of 364 litres, which is 14 litres less than the 378 litres available in the XUV400.
As the newer model, the XUV 3XO EV includes additional features such as a panoramic sunroof, a 7-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS. These features are not offered on the XUV400.
Powertrain and performance
Both the XUV 3XO EV and the XUV400 are powered by a 39.4kWh battery pack paired with a single front-mounted electric motor. The motor produces 147.5bhp and 310Nm of torque in both vehicles.
Pricing
The XUV 3XO EV is priced between Rs 13.89 lakh and Rs 14.96 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Mahindra XUV400 is priced at Rs 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
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