It’s a clash of the titans of the electric vehicles sector as India’s two flagship EV SUVs, the recently launched Tata Harrier EV AWD, against the Mahindra XEV 9e in a drag race. A video posted on YouTube gives us an idea of which EV has a slight advantage when it comes to acceleration. This also stands as a testament to how the Indian auto industry is evolving in the electric vehicle segment, with two companies traditionally known for their large diesel-powered SUVs now competing fiercely in the all-electric arena.
Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra XUV 9e: The winner …
Electric vehicles are known to switch on after burners in a jiffy, and the instant torque was tested between the Harrier EV and the XEV 9e. We have to mention that in terms of specifications, the Tata EV has an edge over the Mahindra SUV EV as it is powered by two motors. The YouTube video by Piyush Maths Academy hilariously proves that traditional internal combustion engines are no match for EV-powered SUVs, thanks to zero turbo lag and instant torque that kicks in the moment you tap the pedal.
The drag race took place at the closed service lanes outside the Buddh International Circuit. The two were side by side, and for the go, the Harrier EV and XEV 9e took off, but the twin motors of the Tata SUV helped it sprint ahead. According to Tata Motors, the Harrier EV AWD does 0 -100 kmph in 6.3 seconds, while the XEV 9e accelerates in about 6.7 seconds. It would be interesting to see if the XEV 9e was equipped with a twin motor set-up, but till then, the Harrier EV AWD is the EV SUV to beat as it won the drag race.
Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra XUV 9e: Specifications
The Harrier EV is available in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions and comes in two battery options — 65 kWh and 75 kWh. The former is powered by a 235 bhp rear-mounted motor with 315 Nm of torque. The AWD model, or as Tata Motors calls it, the QWD, has a 156 bhp front motor and 235 bhp rear motor with a total torque of 504 Nm. Tata Motors claims that the 65 kWh and the 75 kWh batteries offer a range of 538 km and 627 km, respectively, while the AWD returns 622 km based on the MIDC Part 1 + Part 2 Cycle. It starts from Rs 21.49 lakh to Rs 28 lakh, while the AWD model is available in two trims and costs Rs 29 lakh and Rs 29.50 lakh, ex-showroom, respectively.
The XEV 9e is also available in two battery packs —a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh. Currently, the XEV 9e is only available in rear-wheel drive with a single motor. The 59 kWh version churns out 228 bhp while the bigger 79 kWh produces 281 bhp, with both having the same 380 Nm of torque. According to Mahindra, the 59 kWh battery offers a driving range of 542 km and the 79 kWh returns 656 km. The XEV 9e is priced from Rs 22.65 lakh to Rs 31.25 lakh, ex-showroom.
