Just as the electric car market is rapidly growing in India, the competition between Tata and Mahindra is intensifying. Mahindra is launching its flagship SUV, while Tata is introducing its flagship Harrier EV to the market.
In the 20 to 30 lakh rupee range, both these vehicles stand out from others in terms of technology and performance. Now, the question is: which car should you buy, and which one is better for your requirements? We will discuss this further.
Design and Looks
If we talk about design and looks, the Harrier EV’s design is inspired by the existing Harrier. To give it a more EV-like look, a closed grille, blue accents, new LED DRLs, and sharp lines have been added, making it look completely new. The wheels are also designed in a dynamic style.
The design of the Mahindra XUV 9e is futuristic. It has a floating roof, a large grille, LED bar lights, and a sleek design. Its exterior closely resembles the XUV700, but new style elements have been added for its EV identity.
Battery and Range
The Tata Harrier EV is expected to come with a 60 to 70 kWh battery, which can deliver a range of around 500 to 550 kilometers on a single charge. It also features Tata’s Ziptron technology and fast charging.
The Mahindra XUV 9e also has a large battery pack, with a range of about 450 to 500 kilometers.
Power and Performance
The Tata Harrier EV will come with a dual-motor AWD setup, providing both good power and torque. Tata claims that this SUV is ready for all types of road conditions.
The Mahindra XUV 9e also features a dual-motor setup, with strong power output, making it suitable for both highway and city driving.
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Features and Technology
In the Harrier EV, you will get a large touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, connected car technology, and a 360-degree camera.
The Mahindra XUV 9e also offers all the latest features, such as a large touchscreen, voice command, digital instrument panel, ADAS, wireless Apple CarPlay, and automatic climate control.
Safety Features
Both vehicles come equipped with six or seven airbags, an electronic stability program, tire pressure monitoring, a 360-degree camera, ADAS, ABS, and EBD as advanced safety features.
Price
If we talk about price, the estimated ex-showroom price of the Tata Harrier EV could be between 28 to 35 lakh rupees.
The Mahindra XUV 9e is also expected to be priced around 30 to 37 lakh rupees.