All about Upcoming Electric Cars Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Riding Range ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
Last Updated On:- 7-01-2022
The first electric car from Kia is the Kia Soul EV was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 and is expected to launch in India. The Soul is one of the most popular Kia cars, especially in the North American market. Talking about its electric version, the Soul EV shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Kona electric, and hence making it easier to bring the car to the Indian market.
Another side, Currently, Mahindra & Mahindra is working on bringing a fully electric version of the XUV300 sub-4m SUV, which will directly rival the Tata Nexon EV and Kia Soul in the Indian market. Although, we expect the XUV300 Electric to be launched only by the end of next year. The XUV300 Electric could be priced around the Rs 15 lakh mark.
| Expected Launch Dates: | |
| Kia Soul EV | Mahindra eXUV300 Electric SUV |
| October 2022 | 2nd half of 2022 |
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Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV – Design
Kia Motors is prepping for its India debut by 2020 and while the carmaker previewed a host of vehicles at the Auto Expo this year. From the Outside, Kia Soul EV has a boxy silhouette and features Kia’s signature tiger nose grille in front which also houses the charging port. Additionally, the front sports upswept, wraparound dual-barrel projector headlamps. The rear is highlighted by a large privacy glass on the rear windshield and LED tail-lamps. Cladding on the body is in line with its crossover-ish looks. The Kia Soul EV images show it boxy semblance and rugged looks.
Mahindra e-XUV300. The fully-electric iteration of the Mahindra sub-compact SUV is the brand’s first model to feature the battery cells developed by LG Chem expressly for use in India. The new Mahindra eXUV300 looks similar to the subcompact SUV that is currently on sale in the country. However, it gets the new Mahindra Electric grille with the X motif that will remain standard across all the electric cars we will see from the brand in the future. The newly launched eKUV100 also gets the same grille at the front. In addition, expect to see a number of changes
Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV – Specifications
| Car Name | Kia Soul EV | Mahindra eXUV300 SUV |
| Engine | ||
| Battery Type | 39.2 kWh, Li-polymer Battery | 40kWh lithium-ion battery pack |
| Capacity | 4-persons | 4-5 persons |
| Voltage | 360 Voltage | 350-Voltage |
| Motor Type | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Max. Power | 110 bhp @ 8,000 rpm | 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 285 Nm @ 2,730 rpm | 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Transmission | ||
| No. of Gears | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed |
| Braking System | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Drum | Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Suspensions | ||
| Front Suspension | Coil springs Shock (helical springs) absorbers MacPherson strut Independent | Mac-Pherson Strut with anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Front Tyre | 205 / 60 R16 92H | 205/65 R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205 / 60 R16 92H | 205/65 R16 |
| Front Tyre Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Rear Tyre Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
| Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 4,195 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,605 mm | 1,627 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 149 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,305 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top Speed | 145 kmph | 145 kmph |
| Riding Range (in full charge) | 250-350 Km | 200-340 km |
| Charging Time | 8-9 hours | 7-8 hours |
| DC Fast Charge Options | 0-80% in 75 min. | 0-80% in just 50 mins. |
Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV – Features
| Standard Features | |
| Kia Soul EV | Mahindra eXUV300 SUV |
| – 10.25-inch Touchscreen infotainment system – Android Auto and AppleCarplay Support – Digital Instrument Cluster – Harmon Cardom Sound System – LED DRLs Auto-headlamps – Air-conditioning Climate Control – Ventilated Seats – Lether feal upholstery – Power Window & Central Locking – KeyLess Entry – Maps Navigation – 4-drive modes (Eco, Eco+, Comfert and Sport Drive) | – 7.0-inch Touchscreen infotainment system – Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity – Smart Phone Connectivity – Voice Control – Multi-function Steering Wheel – Front and Rear Ventilated Seats – USB for External Audio Interface – Navigation System – Fully LED headlights with C-shape DRL – LED Tail-light – Wireless smartphone charger |
| Safety Features | |
| – Seven Air-bag – ABS with EBD – Rear Parking Sensor – Rear Parking Assist with camera – Traction control with EPS – Hill Start Assist – Forward Coligen Warning – Driver Attension Warning – Bling Spot Detection System – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | – Six Air-bag – ABS with EBD – ISOFIX child seat – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – Reverse camera with guidance – Rear Parking Sensor – Cruise Control – Child Door Lock – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV – Colour
| Kia Soul EV | Mahindra eXUV300 SUV |
| – Cherry Red – Gravity Grey – Mars Orange – Snow White Pearl – Sparkling Silver – Neon Green | – Perl White – Sun Burst Orange – Red Rage – Aquamarine |
Kia Soul EV vs Mahindra eXUV300 SUV – Price (Expected)
| Car Name | Kia Soul EV | Mahindra eXUV300 SUV |
| Ex-showroom Price, Delhi | INR 12.0 – 15.0 lakh. | INR 15–17 lakh. |