Will the handling of the Electric XUV300 be as fun as the ICE version or will the battery weight kill the dynamics?
The current XUV300 is famed for its peppy performance and fun to drive dynamics, especially in the turbo petrol and diesel variants. The suspension setup on it is pretty well tuned – it’s not too firm, and it handles nicely enough. And now that the Electric XUV300 is on the horizon, there's a big question mark over how it will handle. Because the battery pack is below floor level it can mean that there is a lower center of gravity resulting in improved vehicle stability. But they can also be heavier overall, something that may bleed over into weight and agility and cornering ability. We’ve seen Mahindra working on their electric powertrains, with impressive performance from the XUV400, but can they keep the fun factor that made the ICE XUV300 a hit with enthusiasts? It's a big one, particularly for folks who like to have a little fun on the twisty bits or throw the car around in city traffic.
I believe the Electric XUV300 might actually be better to drive. The battery pack should give the car a low center of gravity that could make it more planted in corners.
No way, man. It's going to feel like a boat because of the added weight. A well tuned ICE car is nothing beats nimble.
They'll be different, not necessarily worse. It could feel more 'instant' through the 'instant' torque of electric motors.
I'm optimistic. Mahindra has been improving their suspension tuning game and they may surprise us with how well they balance the extra weight.
I suppose the handling may be fine, but electric power steering tends to have a fake feel to it. The fun factor could be really what could kill it.
It’s also worth mentioning that the current XUV300 isn’t exactly lightweight. If they distribute the weight well the electric version might not feel that different.
I've driven ICE and electric cars and honestly, the way EVs just deliver smooth, linear power is actually very fun in its own way. It may not be the same but it could be fun.
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