Tata Harrier Ev vs Mahindra Xev 9s

Autocar India
Tata Harrier EV

Tata Harrier Ev

Empowered 75 AWD

29.19 lakh

Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh

29.95 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Induction Motor (Front),Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Rear)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

2
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

313hp
286hp

Max Motor Torque

504Nm
380Nm

Fuel & Performance

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

75 kWh
79 kWh

Charging Time

10.7hrs 10%-100%(7.2 kW AC fast charger) 25min 20%-80%(120 kW DC fast charger) hrs
8hrs 0%-100%(11.2kW AC), 11.7hrs 0%-100%(7.2kW AC), 20min 20%-80%(180kW DC)

Claimed Range

622 km
679 km

Autocar Tested City Efficiency

5.45 km
–

Autocar Tested Highway Efficiency

5.24 km
–

Real World City Range (EV)

408 km
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Real World Highway Range (EV)

393 km
–

Autocar Tested EV Range

400.88 km
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User Reported Range

429.2 km
–

0-100kph

6.74 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

3.89 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

4.32 s
–

Emission Standard

–
Other

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
478 km

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
477 km

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.75 m
5 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
235/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
235/60 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4607 mm
4737 mm

Width

2132 mm
1900 mm

Height

1740 mm
1747 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2762 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

502 litres
500 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

Cup Holders

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Comfort Headrest

–

Sunglass Holder

Electric Tailgate Release

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Rear Parcel Tray

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors
Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Interior Lamps

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Single Pedal Driving

–

Scheduled Charging

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Charging Limiter

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Driver Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Speed Assist System

–

Side Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Passenger Airbag

Airbags

7
7

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Overspeed Warning

–

Curtain Airbag

Heads Up Display

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Anti Theft Alarm

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Video Recording

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto-dimming

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED taillights

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Sequential Turn Indicators

Roof Rails

–

Scuff Plates

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Rub Strips

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Stop Lamp

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
7

Gear Indicator

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front Passenger Screen

–

Speakers

–
16

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

Digital Key

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

In Car Payment

–

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

–

Low Battery Warning

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Phone App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Live Location Sharing

Check Vehicle Status via App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

​Hey everyone, I would like your advice on restructuring my three-car garage in anticipation of a significant increase in my monthly running. I am based in Bangalore, and my current line-up is as follows: ​Audi A6 (2020) | 35,000 km driven that is used primarily for highways and family outings. It’s a brilliant machine but honestly feels highly underutilized. ​Innova Crysta GX (2019) | 1.5L km driven: The ultimate workhorse. Runs 1,500 km monthly. Split between office commutes, airport runs, and big family trips. ​Hyundai Verna (2023) | 25k km driven: Primarily used as the daily home or city runabout. ​My confusion is that from next month, my personal running will jump significantly to 2,500 km per month. Doing this in Bangalore traffic (plus routine family weekend trips) means fuel costs and driving fatigue are going to skyrocket. I want to bring an EV or a solid Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) , but I’m considering following: ​Option 1: Replace the Audi A6 with a Premium Luxury EV. Since the A6 is not being used much, I am planning to sell it and get a high-end luxury EV (like a BMW iX1, iX3, or BYD Seal/Sealion 7) to absorb the entire 2,500 km monthly grind and family outings. ​Option 2: Retire the workhorse Innova. It has done 1.5 lakh km and I could replace it and the Audi to go for a two-EV garage, or grab a premium electric 7-seater to take over its duties. ​Option 3: Hold onto the current garage and just add one. Keep all three and buy a new mid-to-premium electric SUV like Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e / XEV 9S, or wait for the upcoming BYD DM-i Plug-in Hybrids. ​With 2,500 km of monthly driving entirely in Bangalore and surrounding highways, what is the smartest financial and experiential move here? Sell the underutilized luxury sedan, upgrade the high-mileage workhorse, or just expand the garage? ​Would love to hear your thoughts, especially on real-world reliability, battery degradation at high mileage, and how the current crop of premium EVs handle Bangalore's notorious infrastructure

Verified
•9w

Since the Audi A6 is the most under utilised, it makes sense to sell this Audi car and get an EV instead. Among your choices, the BYD Sealion 7 2WD gets you the biggest battery, which should deliver a real-world range of around 450km. Your fuel spend and fatigue will drop sharply thanks to smooth one-pedal driving and strong regeneration in stop-go traffic. The BYD car's stance and ride cope better with Bengaluru’s roads than a low-slung sedan, and fast chargers in the city are now easy to find, while a home wallbox will be your primary charger.Keep the Innova Crysta. At 1.5 lakh km, it is still the most stress-free way to haul six people and luggage. With the EV becoming your new primary, it won't rack up the kms as quickly, but it's worth keeping around as an alternative for trips where you don't want to plan ahead for charging. The Verna can stay as the spare city tool.On reliability and batteries, BYD’s Blade LFP battery pack has a good record. BYD also offers a pretty long warranty and the option to extend to 8 years/250k kms. The only real trade-off with the BYD is its smaller dealer network and slightly higher road and wind noise at highway speeds. A BMW iX1 is nicer inside and carries the badge, but its cabin is tighter, has a smaller boot, and you will pay more for less usable range. Alternatively, you can also consider the Hyundai Ioniq 5 - its 84kWh is the largest in the segment, its cabin is premium, and it is very nice to drive. Hyundai's network is also larger than BYD's, which helps.

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