Mahindra Born Electric Vision VS Competition

Mahindra has unveiled 5 new electric concept SUVs under its Born Electric Vision Program; Here is a how the SUVs stack-up against the existing products

Mahindra & Mahindra has finally shown the world its 5 upcoming EVs set to be developed under its two sub-brands BE and Electrified Twin Peaks. Built on a modular INGLO EV architecture, the EVs will range from 4.3 metres to 4.7 metres in length. The first model from this line up is set for a launch before the end of 2024. But before the products can hit the market, here is a quick spec comparison to see how the SUVs will stack-up against the current crop of EVs like the Nexon EV MAX, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.

Mahindra Born Electric Vision VS Competition: Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the automaker has trumped the competition with its smallest EV measuring more than 4.3 metres while the longest measures over 4.7 metres in length. In contrast the competition measures between 3.99 metres and 4.3 metres in length. The MG ZS EV is the longest followed by the Kona EV. The smallest SUV EV currently available is the Nexon EV MAX.

Models	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
Mahindra Born Electric Vision EVs	4,370-4790 mm	1,900-1905 mm	1,635-1760 mm	2,760-2,775  mm
MG ZS EV	4,3623 mm	1,809 mm	1,649 mm	2,581 mm
Tata Nexon EV MAX	3,993 mm	1,811 mm	1,616 mm	2,498 mm
Hyundai Kona EV	4,180 mm	1,800 mm	1,570 mm	2,600 mm

Mahindra Born Electric Vision VS Competition: Powertrain

In terms of powertrain, the Mahindra EVs utilise 60-80 kWh battery pack developed collectively with Volkswagen Group. The power output of the SUVs range from and the power output will vary from 228 bhp (RWD) to 390 bhp (AWD) configurations. The high voltage system supports up to 175 kW fast charging enabling 80% percent charge in just 30 minutes.

On the battery capacity front, Mahindra EVs are leading the charge by a long margin. A quick look at the competition reveals that the most powerful SUV EV is the MG ZS EV with a battery pack of 50.3 kWh (174 bhp) and the least powerful is the Tata Nexon EV MAX with a 40.5 kWh battery producing maximum power output of 127 bhp only.

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Model	Battery Pack	Power	Torque	Fast Charging
Mahindra Born Electric Vision EVs	60-80 kWh	228 bhp (RWD) 390 bhp (AWD)	-	Upto 175 kW
MG ZS EV	50.3 kWh	174 bhp	280 Nm	76 kW
Tata Nexon EV MAX	40.5 kWh	127 bhp	250 Nm	7.2 kW
Hyundai Kona EV	64 kWh	136 bhp	395 Nm	Upto 75 kW

 

Mahindra Born Electric Vision VS Competition: Driving Range

While real world figures are not out yet, Mahindra has claimed a range driving range of 435 to 450 kilometres for its Born Electric Vision concept SUVs. These figures are right in the ball park of the current SUV EVs between the MG ZS EV’s 419 kilometres and the Kona EV’s 484 kilometres.

Model	Driving Range (Claimed)
Mahindra Born Electric Vision EVs	435-450 Kilometres
MG ZS EV	419 Kilometres
Tata Nexon EV MAX	437 Kilometres
Hyundai Kona EV	484 Kilometres