Electric vehicles are currently the trend in the car market, not just in India but around the world. We see a new EV being launched every 3–6 months. In India, both Indian as well as foreign brands are trying their best to come up with electric vehicles that are value for money. The three most popular EVs among buyers in India at the moment are the Windsor EV, Tata Harrier EV, and Mahindra XEV 9E. We have seen several videos where owners share their experiences with these EVs. However, here we have a video where one person owns all three of the above-mentioned EVs and is sharing his thoughts about them.
The video has been shared by Sachinn Rose on his YouTube channel. In this video, the vlogger talks to his neighbour, who is actually a retired Indian Air Force personnel and is now running a business. Like most Indians, the customer also had his doubts about the technology, battery life, and the charging infrastructure. However, when MG launched the Windsor EV with a lifetime battery warranty, he was happy and bought the 38 kWh variant.
After buying the EV, he even invested in solar panels at his home to generate ample power for his house and cars. After buying the Windsor EV and using it for some time, he saw the XEV 9E and liked that SUV. He bought the XEV 9E too and finally, after realising the benefits of owning an EV, he bought the Harrier EV as well.
The owner mentions that he has nine cars in total at his home, but he prefers these EVs for travel as they are smooth and economical for him. He starts by talking about the Windsor EV. He mentions that he has not faced even a single issue with the EV to date. It offers an extremely spacious cabin and a decent number of features, and he is also getting the driving range claimed by the company when driving in the city. He says that he can extract anywhere between 250–350 km with the Windsor EV. The only complaint that he has with the Windsor EV is the suspension. He mentions that the suspension feels extremely stiff, especially for older individuals. It would have been great if MG had done something to improve this. The owner even tells the vlogger that he has got used to the touchscreen in the car that controls almost all the features.
Then he moves to the XEV 9E. He mentions that he really likes this EV as it offers several features that are usually seen in cars from the luxury segment. This is the Pack Three top-end variant with the 79 kWh battery pack. It offers him a driving range anywhere between 300–550 km. The owner believes that the aerodynamic design and the bigger battery pack are the reasons for its great performance when it comes to range.
He mentions that when he bought the XEV 9E, he had faced a software issue where the reverse camera would stop responding when you start the car in the morning. This issue was fixed, and since then, he has not faced any problems.
After this, he moves to the Tata Harrier EV. He mentions that he has used the Harrier EV the most among the three, not because it is perfect but because he personally liked it. He says that it offers great ride quality and a driving range somewhere between the 300–500 km mark, depending upon the terrain and driving style.
The owner then starts pointing out the issues with the car. He mentions that of all the EVs that he owns, the Harrier EV has given him the most trouble. The first thing he points out is the tyres. The Harrier EV has been driven for around 22,000 km, and he had already replaced the stock tyres at 16,000 km as they had lost tread.
The MRF tyres that he installed after that have also lost 50 percent of their grip. He mentions that the wear and tear on the tyres is uneven and that they are only losing tread on the outside. He has spoken to many Harrier EV owners, and most of them have faced the same issue.
He also mentions that the key fob of the EV has stopped working on multiple occasions, and he was even stranded in the middle of the road just because the key fob wasn’t working. While the Harrier EV offers better ride quality, the front seats are not at all comfortable, and the owner is now using a cushion to make his drives more comfortable.
He mentions that although the Harrier EV is comfortable, the high running cost is stopping him from recommending it to anyone. He says that the running cost of his Harrier EV is more than that of the Harrier diesel.
He mentions that the Windsor EV is suitable for those who want an EV for city use. It is no-nonsense and reliable. If you want a highway cruiser, you can go with the XEV 9E. It looks like, out of the three, his favourite is the Mahindra, as he never said anything negative about the EV. In fact, he is planning to buy the XEV 9S, which is the seven-seater EV, for long drives with family.