Mahindra XUV400 vs MG ZS EV
The XUV400 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹17.49 lakh against ₹17.99 lakh for the ZS EV. Only the XUV400 has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the ZS EV higher (8/10 vs 7/10).
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XUV400 vs ZS EV: specs and prices
| Mahindra XUV400 | MG ZS EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.49 L | ₹17.99 L – ₹20.75 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage / range | 359–456 km range | 461 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹17.49 L | ₹17.99 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Mahindra XUV400 or the MG ZS EV?
- The Mahindra XUV400 starts at ₹17.49 lakh ex-showroom; the MG ZS EV starts at ₹17.99 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the XUV400 or the ZS EV?
- XUV400: 5-star Bharat NCAP; ZS EV: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the XUV400 or the ZS EV?
- The XUV400 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹17.49 lakh against ₹17.99 lakh for the ZS EV. Only the XUV400 has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the ZS EV higher (8/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.