A good overall package thatâs priced competitively against rivals like the ZS EV, XUV400 & Nexon EV Long Range.
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Tata Curvv.EV
What you’ll like:
- Coupe SUV styling is unique & a great differentiator. Grabs attention on the road
- A good overall package thatâs priced competitively against rivals like the ZS EV, XUV400 & Nexon EV Long Range
- 165 BHP motor is very enjoyable. 400 km real-world range is sufficient for city + highway driving
- Sorted road manners & high speed stability
- Zero emissions, cheap âfuelâ costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
- 500-litre boot is accommodating enough for family holiday luggage
- Long list of features includes flush door handles, powered tailgate with gesture activation, 9-speaker JBL audio system (sounds really nice!), panoramic sunroof, V2L & V2V charging, Arcade.ev app suite, recline adjustment for rear seats and more
- Loaded with safety tech like level 2 ADAS, 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, acoustic vehicle alert system for pedestrians, ESP, front parking sensors, 360-degree view camera, TPMS, hill hold assist & hill descent control
What you won’t:
- Rear seat is uncomfortable for tall passengers – high floor, difficult ingress & egress and limited headroom (due to the coupe styling)
- Suspension has a firm edge to it due to 18-inch wheels (top variant). Ride is liveable, but you do feel the bad roads. 17â wheel lower variants could ride better
- Build quality and fit & finish â while being satisfactory – have room for improvement
- Rearward visibility is poor, as is the case with most Coupe-SUVs
- A few missing features like telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel, cupholders for front passengers, a rear sunshadeâ¦
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
- Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
- It’s a brand-new Tata launch, so the probability of niggles is high, especially in the initial batches
MG ZS EV
What you’ll like:
- One of the most sorted EVs in India! Drive it and you’ll be a convert
- A well-built car with good interiors
- Fast performance and excellent mid-range. 0-100 km/h run of 8.5 seconds is enjoyable
- Selectable regenerative braking and drive modes help you extract maximum performance or efficiency, as needed
- Range is adequate for urban commuting as well as road-trips to nearby destinations
- 5 year / unlimited km warranty, 5 labour-free services & 8 year / 150,000 km battery warranty
- Zero emissions, cheap âfuelâ costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
- Features such as the panoramic sunroof, cruise control, Bluetooth key, connected car tech & more
- International model got a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, blind spot monitoring, ESP, HSA, TPMS etc.
What you won’t:
- Firm ride quality means you always feel the road, especially with the recommended 41 PSI tyre pressure
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
- Missing features such as ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, steering reach adjustment…
- Size & interior quality are more comparable to a Creta than other 28-30 lakh rupee cars
- The rear seat is better suited to 2 adults & a kid, not 3 adults
- 6-speaker sound system is ordinary for the price. Subwoofer conspicuous by its absence
Mahindra XUV400
What you’ll like:
- Finally a proper EV from Mahindra that’s well-built and refined
- 250-260 km real-world driving range should be adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
- Exhilarating performance! 0-100 km/h in 8.3 sec is fun
- Sorted road manners, compliant ride quality & solid high-speed stability. Beautiful handling package
- Zero emissions, cheap âfuelâ costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
- Spacious and wide cabin with comfortable seats. Now gets a more practical 378-litre boot too
- Well-equipped with features like drive modes, sunroof, cruise control, auto headlamps & wipers
- Safety kit includes 6 airbags, disc brakes all-round, IP67 protection for motor and battery, and adjustable headrests for all 5 passengers. The XUV300 has scored 5-stars in the GNCAP!
What you won’t:
- Boring interior design feels kind of old by current standards
- Concerns over niggles in a freshly baked Mahindra EV
- A few cabin plastics & rough areas don’t feel premium
- Mahindra’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
- Missing features such as front parking sensors, ventilated seats, rear AC vents, etc.
- OEM speaker & sound quality are terrible
Tata Nexon.EV
What you’ll like:
- A solidly built & good-looking electric car
- Increased driving range is adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
- Fast performance! 0-100 km/h in ~9 seconds is enjoyable
- Sorted road manners & solid high-speed stability due to the lower center of gravity & firmer suspension
- Zero emissions, cheap âfuelâ costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
- Nice, spacious cabin with comfortable seats. You get a practical 350-liter boot too
- Loads of features over the standard Nexon EV such as faster charging, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, Sport & Eco modes, multi-mode regen, cruise control, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, sunroof and more
- Safety kit includes disc brakes all-round, ESP, traction control, TPMS, electronic parking brake, auto hold etc.
What you won’t:
- Considerably more expensive than the Petrol / Diesel Nexon
- Top speed is restricted to 140 km/h
- Ride is compliant, but not plush. Firmness at lower speeds means you feel the big potholes
- Only 3 dual-tone colour options to pick from. No single tone colour options available. Boring colour palette = just white, grey & blue
- Fit, finish & interior quality donât match up to the 20-lakh on-road price
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
- Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
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