The Mahindra XUV.e8's range will it be enough to cure range anxiety, or will drivers still be sweating?

One of the biggest worries for potential EV buyers in a country like India, where charging infrastructure is still catching up, is range anxiety. While the Mahindra XUV.e8 sounds impressive on paper, with a range of over 500 km on a single charge, the initially planned range is not confirmed by Mahindra & Mahindra and is expected only after the full range of charging infrastructure is implemented. But real world conditions such as traffic, climate control use, and driving style can make a huge difference. However, there’s debate about whether this range is enough for a typical Indian driving pattern, such as long highway trips. Some claim that 400 km is plenty, others say that 500 km won’t do the trick until ultra fast charging stations become ubiquitous. The discussion also includes the range of XUV.e8 compared to its petrol counterpart, the XUV700, in terms of convenience and long range travel capability.