Mahindra has been talking up the range of the Electric XUV300, saying it could go over 400 km on a single charge. We all know, however, that EV range claims are overly optimistic in real world conditions. Air conditioning is almost a necessity for most of the year in India, a place where temperatures can soar. Running the AC all the time has a big impact on an EV's range. When you add in unpredictable traffic conditions in major cities, which is stop and go traffic the vast majority of the time, you have a recipe for range anxiety. The other question is how the battery will perform in extreme heat or when making long highway trips. It’s easy to imagine the Electric XUV300 being able to deliver a usable range that doesn’t force drivers to constantly worry about finding the next charging station. For many potential buyers considering making the switch to electric, but concerned about practicality in day to day use, it’s a crucial factor.