Mahindra Electric Cars in India (8)

autocar.india

•22h

Go for the Kia Syros EV. With your running of 20,000 km a year, home charging and a solar plant planned, the maths works in your favour. Your payback calculation of 4.5-5 years is realistic, and with solar, your running costs drop even further. The Syros EV is a well-rounded EV with a comfortable ride, good space and a smooth powertrain. Your usage pattern is ideal for an EV: daily charging at home, predictable running and the Ciaz available for longer trips.The Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel is a strong product and makes sense for high-mileage highway users, but your usage is city-heavy, and the EV will be far cheaper to run. The Hyundai compact EV is worth waiting for only if you are not in a hurry, but the Syros EV is already a very competent product. The only thing to keep in mind is resale value, which is still evolving for electric cars in India. But with your running and ownership period, the savings will more than offset that. Go for the Syros EV and enjoy the savings.

Kia Syros EV

Mahindra XUV 3XO

autocar.india

•1d

For mostly city driving, with a dedicated parking spot and charging in your society, an EV makes sense. Between the Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, the deciding factors should be how comfortably the driver's seat accommodates your 6ft frame, the real world range you get in traffic and how well the battery is covered over the long term.The Hyundai Creta Electric Long Range is the better fit for you, particularly if you're 6ft tall and want an EV that can handle city driving as well as occasional intercity trips. The larger cabin should make it easier to find a comfortable driving position, and its bigger battery gives you more flexibility for longer journeys.The Creta Electric's 51.4kWh version returned around 406km in our real world range test. The XUV 3XO EV has a 39.4kWh battery and Mahindra quotes a real world range of up to 285km. The 3XO is easier on the budget, but you'll have less range in reserve for highway trips.For battery longevity, both offer an eight year or 1.6 lakh km battery and motor warranty, but long term degradation will depend on usage, charging and temperature. The Creta Electric is available with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery packs, while the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV gets a 39.4kWh pack. Both use NMC battery chemistry, so neither has an inherent LFP battery longevity advantage. NMC batteries can last well with good thermal management and sensible charging habits, so chemistry alone shouldn't determine your choice.

Hyundai Creta Electric

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

autocar.india

•4d

Since your choice is between these two exact models, go for the Tata Harrier EV Fearless Plus 75kWh at Rs 22 lakh on-road. It is a much better value proposition given the Rs. 5-6 lakh savings over the Mahindra XEV 9S. The Harrier EV is a solidly-built, hardy SUV that's comfy for 5 adults and their luggage.Sure, the XEV 9S gives you the flexibility of three-rows of seating; a lighter steering with a tighter turning radius; and with a larger battery and a more efficient electric powertrain, real-world range will be better. But since you don't specifically need a three-row SUV, the Harrier EV's lower price makes it the more sensible buy.

Tata Harrier EV

Mahindra XEV 9S

autocar.india

•1w

Rugged electric SUVs under Rs. 36 lakh on-road include the Mahindra XEV 9S, XEV 9E, Tata Harrier EV, and Tata Sierra EV. While none will comfortably deliver an average real-world range of over 500km, the Mahindra EVs are likely to come close to that number on accout of their more efficient electric powertrain and larger battery. They also offer more tech, and thanks to their light steering and tight turning radius, they're surprisingly easy to maneuvre in the city. If you need a seven-seater, get the XEV 9S, else you can pick the XEV 9E.Pick the Tata Sierra EV for its relatively compact size, impressive road presence, and spacious interior. The Sierra EV and Harrier EV get a 75kWh battery, but because the Sierra EV is lighter, its real-world range is likely to be better. Also, the Sierra EV is tough and well-built, and will be relatively more affordable than the other EVs listed here. So value-wise, it is the better car.

Tata Sierra EV

Tata Harrier EV

Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra XEV 9e

autocar.india

•1w

The Tata Sierra Pure 63 makes you feel like you've spent your money well thanks to a rich cabin experience. Coming from a Honda City, it'll feel like a proper upgrade as far as space, comfort, performance and ride handling go.The Mahindra BE 6 Pack One is an interesting option from a design and technology perspective. It feels like the sportiest one to drive of the three; however, cabin space feels cramped given its exterior dimensions. The Windsor EV is the most affordable of the lot, and even though it is more compact than the others, due to its excellent packaging, cabin and boot space are better than the others. Do keep in mind, though, that the Windsor's battery is the smallest and its real-world range will be much lower than the others. Also, its DC fast-charging speeds don't match the others. Lastly, its ride comfort isn't as plush as the Tata's either. In summary, the BE 6 is the sportiest to drive, the Windsor is good value, but given its excellent comfort, range and driving manners, the Sierra EV is our pick of the lot.

Tata Sierra EV

Honda City

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq

MG Windsor