Tesla Model Y Vs Mahindra XEV 9E Vs Tata Harrier.ev: Is Tesla Overpriced?
A number of electric vehicle enthusiasts were excited for the launch of Tesla cars in India. Now, finally, their dreams have come true as Tesla has finally entered the Indian automotive market. Now, the big question that everyone has is whether the Tesla Model Y, which is the company's first offering in India, is better than the much more affordable Mahindra XEV 9E and newly launched Tata Harrier.ev. Well, we are here to find out.
Tesla Model Y vs Mahindra XEV 9E vs Tata Harrier.ev
Powertrain
The base variant of the Tesla Model Y, which is the Rear-Wheel Drive, comes equipped with a single motor making 299 PS and 420 Nm of torque. It can do a sprint of 0–100 kmph in just 5.9 seconds. As for the battery pack, it gets a 60.5 kWh unit offering a claimed range of 500 km.
Then there is the top-of-the-line Mahindra XEV 9E. This coupe EV SUV also gets a single electric motor powering the rear wheels. It makes 282 PS and 380 Nm of torque. Although it is down on power compared to the Model Y, it makes up for it by offering a 79 kWh battery pack offering a range of 656 km. 0–100 kmph happens in 6.5 seconds.
Last but not least, the Tata Harrier.ev is the most powerful of the three electric vehicles. It gets an AWD system, a dual motor setup making 316 PS and 500 Nm of torque. As for the battery pack, it sits in the middle with a 75 kWh battery offering a range of 622 km. If it comes to our pick, the Tata Harrier.ev provides mind-blowing power with a big enough battery.
Size and interior space
In terms of the overall size, the Tesla Model Y is the biggest of the three. It is 4,797 mm long, 1,982 mm wide, and 1,623 mm tall. The Model Y is longer and wider than both of the other SUVs, but it is the shortest in height. Where the Tesla Model Y also wins is in the boot space category. It offers 854 litres of boot space when frunk and trunk are combined.
On the other hand, the XEV 9E and Harrier.ev offer 663 litres and 502 litres, respectively. The Model Y also wins in the interior space department as well, as it has the longest wheelbase. It is 2,890 mm, meanwhile the XEV 9E offers a 2,775 mm wheelbase and the Harrier.ev offers 2,741 mm.
Features
Now, coming to the feature list, the Tesla Model Y gets a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8-inch rear screen. It also gets a premium audio system, panoramic glass roof, optional Rs 6 lakh Tesla Full Self-Driving, and three riding modes: normal, chill, and sport. As for the XEV 9E, it gets a triple-screen layout, panoramic glass roof with ambient lighting, Harman Kardon premium audio, Level 2 ADAS, and many others.
As for the Tata Harrier.ev, it gets a 14.5-inch Samsung QLED touchscreen infotainment system, JBL audio system with Dolby Atmos, 10.25-inch digital instrument gauge cluster, Level 2 ADAS, 540-degree transparent view, and off-road modes. Overall, the Mahindra XEV 9E and Harrier.ev offer more features than the Tesla Model Y.
What to choose?
A number of buyers have been waiting for Tesla to officially enter the Indian automotive market. However, it has to be mentioned that people who can shell out Rs 60 lakh for the Model Y are very few at the moment. And when the Model Y is competing with the likes of the Mahindra XEV 9E and Tata Harrier.ev, which offer more features and better powertrains than the Tesla, the choice becomes simple.
There is a large gap in the values of the Tesla Model Y (Rs 59.89 lakh), Mahindra XEV 9E (Rs 31.25 lakh), and Tata Harrier.ev (Rs 30.23 lakh). However, the gap in the amenities and road presence is not very significant when it comes to these vehicles. So it ultimately depends on the buyer whether he wants to pay double the price of Indian EVs for a Tesla or not.