Mahindra XUV 3XO electric vs Tata Nexon: Subcompact EV comparison

Mahindra and Mahindra recently launched the new Mahindra XUV 3XO electric SUV in the Indian market. Bookings are expected to begin soon, and deliveries are scheduled to commence on February 23, 2026.

The 3XO electric is based on the ICE-powered 3XO and carries forward the battery pack and electric motor from the XUV400. In doing so, it replaces the Mahindra XUV400 and now competes with the Tata Nexon EV and MG Windsor. In this article, let’s compare the Mahindra XUV 3XO with its direct rival - Tata Nexon EV.

Mahindra XUV 3XO electric vs Tata Nexon EV: Price, variantsThe Mahindra XUV 3XO EV is offered in two variants, AX5 and AX7 L, priced at Rs 13.89 lakh and Rs 14.96 lakh, respectively (both prices ex-showroom).

The 7.2kW charger is available as an optional extra for an additional Rs 50,000.The Tata Nexon EV is offered with two battery pack options - 30 kWh and 45 kWh. It’s offered in Creative, Creative Plus, Fearless, Fearless Plus, Fearless Plus (S), Empowered, Empowered Plus, Empowered Plus A and Empowered Plus A Red Dark edition. Prices range from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The 7.2kW charger is available as an optional extra for an additional Rs 25,000.

Compared to the base Nexon EV (Rs 12.49 lakh), the XUV 3XO EV starts Rs 1.40 lakh higher at Rs 13.89 lakh.

Against the top-spec Nexon EV (Rs 17.49 lakh), the top XUV 3XO EV at Rs 14.96 lakh is Rs 2.53 lakh cheaper.

Mahindra XUV 3XO electric vs Tata Nexon EV: DimensionsDimensionally, the XUV 3XO measures 3900 mm in length, 1821 mm in width, 1617 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2600 mm. Gets 16-inch wheels and has ground clearance of 190 mm. The Nexon EV measures 3995 mm in length, 1802 mm in width, 1625 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2498 mm.

Gets 16-inch wheels and has ground clearance of 190 mm for 45kWh and 205 mm for 30 kWh. The Nexon EV is 95 mm longer and 8 mm taller than the XUV 3XO, while the XUV 3XO is 19 mm wider and offers a significantly longer wheelbase by 102 mm.

Mahindra XUV 3XO electric vs Tata Nexon EV: Battery, rangeThe new XUV 3XO is powered by a 39.4kWh battery pack paired with a single electric motor, which sends power to the front wheels. The motor has an output of 147 bhp and 310 Nm, and Mahindra says it has 285 km of real-world range, and ARAI figures are not revealed yet.

It can sprint from 0-100kph in 8.3 seconds and comes with three drive modes - fun, fast and fearless. Mahindra says the battery can be charged up from 0 to 80 per cent in 50 minutes using a 50kW DC charger.As mentioned before, the Nexon EV gets two battery pack options - 30kWh and 45kWh. Powering both variants is a front-mounted electric motor that delivers 145 hp and 215 nm. The 38kWh version offers an ARAI-certified range of 325km, while the 45kWh version provides a range of 489km on a full charge.

Mahindra XUV 3XO electric vs Tata Nexon EV: FeaturesFeatures-wise, the XUV 3XO EV gets a panoramic sunroof, twin-10.25-inch screens - one infotainment system and cluster, LED projector headlamps and DRLs, Adrenox with built-in Alexa, 65W Type-C charging ports, cooled glove box, seven-speaker Harman Kardon music system with Dolby Atmos and more. Safety-wise, it gets Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, six airbags, auto dimming IRVM, ESC, TCS, ABS and more.

In terms of features, the Nexom EV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, auto climate control, 360-degree camera, a wireless charger, ventilated front seats, air purifier, fast charging type-C ports, single-pane sunroof, JBL-branded sound system, voice commands, OTA updates, Arcade.ev app suite, Level 2 ADAS and much more.