5 Big Reasons To Wait For The Tata Harrier.EV Instead Of Buying XEV 9E Now
The newly launched Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9E electric SUVs are the rage in the country, and many people are queuing up to buy these super-fast and fun-to-drive SUVs. However, if you are also planning to buy the XEV 9E coupe SUV, then we have something to share. Here are five major reasons why, instead of buying the XEV 9E, you should wait for the Tata Harrier.ev, which will be launched soon in India.
Why is the Tata Harrier.ev better than the XEV 9E?
Without any delay, let's jump directly into the points which make the Harrier.ev superior.
Most powerful EV SUV in its segment
Once launched, the Tata Harrier.ev will become the most powerful electric SUV in its segment. The Harrier.ev is expected to come equipped with an electric drivetrain which will be able to provide it a power output of 369 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. This is 89 bhp and 120 Nm more than the Mahindra XEV 9E Pack 3, which offers 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque.
It is believed that the Harrier.ev will have a sub-6-second 0–100 kmph time, which is much better than the already fast Mahindra XEV 9E. The Mahindra coupe SUV does 0–100 kmph in just 6.8 seconds. Also, the Harrier.ev is expected to have a better power-to-weight ratio, which will make it more agile and fun to drive.
All-wheel-drive capability
Another major benefit of the Tata Harrier.ev will be that it will offer an all-wheel-drive system. It will become the first electric SUV in its segment to offer this system. This will again help this powerful SUV in better cornering, and it will even be able to take on some light off-roading.
Tata Motors is making the Harrier.ev future-proof by offering it with the all-wheel-drive system from the get-go. Now, Mahindra will most likely, in the future, launch a new model with an AWD system.
Safe yet handsome design
The Mahindra XEV 9E boasts a futuristic appearance; however, many people consider it outlandish, especially older-generation buyers. The Tata Harrier.ev, on the other hand, will get the familiar and safe exterior design with the right amount of modern flair to make it unique and look impressive.
The SUV will get a closed-off grille, new larger aerodynamic alloy wheels, and unique bumpers. All of these combined will make the Harrier.ev look more mature and well-rounded for the mass-market buyers who want a simple SUV and not a spaceship on wheels.
Vehicle-to-Load feature
The Mahindra XEV 9E, despite being so technologically advanced, does not offer the simple convenience feature of Vehicle-to-Load charging. For those who may not be aware, V2L enables an electric vehicle to run as a generator, which can power small electric appliances like lights, chargers, and induction cooktops. This feature will help the Harrier.ev become more versatile, and more people will be encouraged to take it on camping adventures.
Just around the corner
We understand that by now you are already convinced that you want to buy the Tata Harrier.ev, but you want to know when it's coming. Well, the good news for you is that the Harrier.ev is just around the corner. Most likely, the company will be launching this EV by June of this year. It has also been reported that the first drive of the Harrier.ev will begin by May end.
As for the pricing, Tata Motors is expected to launch the Harrier.ev with a price tag in the range of Rs 25–30 lakh. Currently, the Mahindra XEV 9E is priced at Rs 21.90 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 30.50 lakh. Also, the bookings for the Harrier.ev are expected to commence soon.
Another added benefit to the Harrier.ev will be that, currently, there is not a lot of hype around the Tata Harrier.ev. This is due to Tata Motors not opting for viral marketing. The company is expected to roll out the Harrier.ev in a controlled, strategic method, which will ensure that deliveries are quicker and customers do not have to wait for long periods of time before they get their hands on the model.