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After going through all the reviews and discussions, I have shortlisted the Tata Nexon EV Empowered 45 and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX7L. Please suggest which one would be the better choice.

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Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX7L. The Tata Nexon Empowered 45 is a strong product, but the XUV 3XO EV is the better all-rounder. It is the more spacious car, with a wider rear seat and a more comfortable cabin for five passengers. The ride quality is also better, and the car feels more premium overall. The Tata car mentioned above is still a good choice, but the XUV 3XO EV is the more complete package.

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@ravipy Go for Nexon EV because it has got more range and a bigger battery. its longer than 3xo in dimensions. other things being same, visual appeal is totaly individual choice

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@ravipy Go for XUV 3XO EV

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Hi, I am planning to buy 3xo EV AX7L variant but I am just confused as lot of people have highlighted that it has NMC battery pack and that's an older tech. I am comparing it with Punch EV top model but overall I like 3xo EV more. Kindly suggest.

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E Vitara is best car, once test drive the e vitara.

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3XO ev 7XL or Curvv Dark ev

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I was one of the first adapters of the Tata Nexon EV LR and I have also recently purchased the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX7L. Let me be completely honest, the Mahindra is a far superior car compared to the Tata, in each and every aspect, that I as a consumer focus on:- 1) Material Quality 2) Salient Features (Driver Focussed) 3) Driving Experience 4) Battery Efficiency I averaged a battery efficiency of around 5-6 Km/Wh on a average in the Nexon, but the 3XO average has been:- 1) Same speed city cruising (Under 80kmph) 8-10 km/Wh 2) Highway (Under 110Kmph) 6.5-8km/Wh 3) Normal - Heavy City Traffic Summer - 5-6Km/Wh Colder Weather 6.0-7.5km/Wh 4) Extremely Heavy City Traffic Summer - 4-6Km/Wh Colder Weather 5.5-7.5km/Wh So it would be safe to say that under mixed driving conditions you get 7-7.5 Km/Wh that usually gives me a range of 280-300km I have not faced a single software glitch, motor issue or any sort of malfunction in the 3XO till date. I would call it the best 16L I have ever spent. Altough getting a Sun Film or heat rejection PPF for the car is a must for the sunroof. The ADAS works like a charm. The car has some amazing salient features like the small animations on the drivers display and gear lever, or the full screen mode layout functions on the drivers display. Although the most irritating thing in the AX7L is the chrome lining around the interior rear view mirror, it blinds you from certain angles. The biggest con is probably, Mahindra's service centres.Tata was not great either, but was definitely better than Mahindra.

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I was one of the first adapters of the Tata Nexon EV LR and I have also recently purchased the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX7L. Let me be completely honest, the Mahindra is a far superior car compared to the Tata, in each and every aspect, that I as a consumer focus on:- 1) Material Quality 2) Salient Features (Driver Focussed) 3) Driving Experience 4) Battery Efficiency I averaged a battery efficiency of around 5-6 Km/Wh on a average in the Nexon, but the 3XO average has been:- 1) Same speed city cruising (Under 80kmph) 8-10 km/Wh 2) Highway (Under 110Kmph) 6.5-8km/Wh 3) Normal - Heavy City Traffic Summer - 5-6Km/Wh Colder Weather 6.0-7.5km/Wh 4) Extremely Heavy City Traffic Summer - 4-6Km/Wh Colder Weather 5.5-7.5km/Wh So it would be safe to say that under mixed driving conditions you get 7-7.5 Km/Wh that usually gives me a range of 280-300km I have not faced a single software glitch, motor issue or any sort of malfunction in the 3XO till date. I would call it the best 16L I have ever spent. Altough getting a Sun Film or heat rejection PPF for the car is a must for the sunroof. The ADAS works like a charm. The car has some amazing salient features like the small animations on the drivers display and gear lever, or the full screen mode layout functions on the drivers display. Although the most irritating thing in the AX7L is the chrome lining around the interior rear view mirror, it blinds you from certain angles. The biggest con is probably, Mahindra's service centres.Tata was not great either, but was definitely better than Mahindra.

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Can i buy second hand ford figo now. Is it ok or any service issues??

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Currently own nissan kick with daily run 80kms. Wish to switch to ev which ones better curvv top model or e vitara top variant

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@nimit Between the two, I'd recommend the Maruti e Vitara top variant if your priorities are comfort, family-friendly space, efficiency, and hassle-free ownership.

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