Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra XUV.e8 : Electric SUVs It is the roar of electric SUVs in India, so much so that among the two highly awaited upcoming launches, the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra XUV.e8, almost everyone would be talking about them. They are bold and powerful and packed with futuristic technology. So if you are thinking of an electric SUV this year, this comparison will go a long way in helping you decide which of the two is worth the wait.
Performance vs Range
The Tata Harrier EV is officially launched, with prices starting around Rs 21.5 lakh. It is expected to have a 65 kWh battery pack with a certified range of more than 620 km and a real-world range between 480 and 505 km. The high-end variant is expected to benefit from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup close to 390 PS and 504 Nm of torque, taking 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. Fast charging would allow the battery to charge from 20 to 80% in 25 minutes or so using a 120 kW DC charger.
Depending on the variant, the Mahindra XUV.e8 (XUV 9e) will command an estimated Rs 21.9 lakh to Rs 30.5 lakh worth. There would be two battery packs, 59 kWh for about 540 km and 79 kWh for beyond 650 km. The peak trim hammers about 282 PS and goes from 0-100 km/h in about 6.8 seconds. It does have even faster charging options of up to 175 kW.
Features Technology
Tata Harrier EV has amazing luxury features: 14.5 Neo QLED touch screens, 540-degree cameras with see-through modes, Level 2 ADAS, e-Valet feature, and JBL Dolby Atmos speakers. It earns a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, making it one of the safest electric SUVs on Indian roads.
The Mahindra is expected to include a trippy three-screen dashboard, ventilated seats, connected car tech, panoramic sunroof, and AI-based ADAS features for XUV.e8. It will likely come across as futuristic and techno-savvy more than Harrier.
On a performance front, any high vehicle ought to be considered for high safety ratings coupled with off-road potential- Hence, the Tata Harrier EV is among the strongest contenders. It is already up for contesting, setting the benchmark for Indian electric SUVs.
Should the long range and futuristic observation suffice and appeal more to one’s sensibilities, and should one fancy the design language of Mahindra, then one is waiting for the Mahindra XUV.e8. Both options are very good, but what will matter is power with safety or range with luxury.