Bharat NCAP has crash-tested three popular Mahindra SUVs – the XUV 3XOXUV 400 EV, and Thar Spray. Interestingly, all three models scored a five-star safety rating, showcasing the brand’s commitment “to engineering SUVs that prioritize occupant safety while delivering exceptional performance and cutting-edge technology.” The Mahindra XUV400 EV managed to score five stars for adult occupant protection with 30.38 out of 32 points and five stars for child occupant protection with 43 out of 49 points.
This electric SUV received 14.38 points out of a maximum of 16 points in the front offset deformable barrier test and 16 out of 16 points in the side movable deformable barrier test. The XUV400 EV provided good protection to the driver’s and passenger’s head, neck, and upper legs. However, protection for the driver’s chest and lower legs was rated as adequate.
In child occupant protection, Mahindra’s electric SUV achieved a full safety rating with total marks of 24 out of 24 points in dynamic testing, 12 out of 12 points in child seat restraint (CRS) installation, and 7 out of 13 points in vehicle assessment. The tested variants were equipped with essential safety features, including six airbags, all-around disc brakes, Isofix child seat anchors, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a reverse camera with adaptive guidelines.
For safety provisions, the Mahindra XUV400 EV also has ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), an electronic stability program, rear parking sensors, hill hold assist, a rear defogger, wash and wipe, and rain-sensing wipers.
The XUV 400 EV model lineup comes with 34.5kWh (EC Pro/EL Pro) and 39.4kWh (only with the EL Pro) battery packs. While the EC Pro is available with a standard 3.3kW AC charger, the EL Pro gets a faster 7.2kW AC charger for both batteries. The smaller battery pack offers a claimed range of 375km, while the larger battery promises 456km on the MIDC cycle.
