Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: Price, specification comparison

Tata Curvv EV prices overlap with the MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400 and its smaller sibling, the Nexon EV.

Published On Aug 08, 2024 07:00:00 AM

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Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400

The Tata Curvv EV has launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 17.49 lakh and going up to Rs 21.99 lakh, for an introductory period. At this price point, the Curvv EV competes directly with the MG ZS EV, and also sees some overlap with the Mahindra XUV400, and the Tata Nexon EV. We put the four mass market e-SUVs together on paper.

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: exterior dimensions

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: dimensions
	Curvv EV	ZS EV	XUV400	Nexon EV
Length (mm)	4310	4323	4200	3994
Width (mm)	1810	1809	1821	1811
Height (mm)	1637	1649	1634	1616
Wheelbase (mm)	2560	2585	2600	2498
Ground clearance (mm)	186-190	-	-	190-205
Boot space (litres)	500	-	378	350
Turning radius (metres)	5.35	-	-	5.3
Tyres	215/55 R18	215/55 R17	205/65 R16	215 /60 R16

Compared to MG Motor India’s all-electric midsize SUV, the Curvv EV’s length, height and wheelbase are 13mm, 12mm and 25mm less. While the Curvv EV has the largest wheels and boot, it is the XUV400 that is the widest SUV here, and it also has the longest wheelbase length. However, it should be noted that the Curvv is the only one here to get a frunk, which can hold up to 11.6 litres of luggage.

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: powertrain

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: range, battery, performance
	Curvv EV	ZS EV	XUV400	Nexon EV
Battery size (kWh)	45-55	50.3	34.5-39.5	30-40.5
MIDC range (kpl)	502-585	461	375-456	325-465
Power (hp)	150-167	177	150	129-145
Torque (Nm)	215	280	280	215
0-100kph (seconds)	8.6-9	8.5	8.3	8.9-9.2
Standard charger (kW)	7.2	3.3-7.4	3.3-7.2	3.3-7.2
Charging time* (hours)	6.5-7.9	8.5-9	6.5-13.5	4.3-6

*With the faster AC charger

The Curvv EV 55 variants get the largest battery pack, trailed by the MG ZS EV, and the Curvv EV 45 variants. Tata’s new EV also has the highest MIDC range, but for more details, check out our Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: range comparison.

The ZS EV is the most powerful e-SUV here, though the XUV400’s torque figure is as high as the MG’s, which is probably why it has the quickest claimed 0-100kph time. Other than the Curvv EV, all the other models here have a slower 3.3kW charger, though there is the option of a faster AC charger. The Nexon EV seems to have the fastest charging times, followed by the Curvv EV, and then the ZS EV, with the XUV400 having the slowest charging times.

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: price

Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: price (ex-showroom, India)
	Curvv EV^	ZS EV	XUV400	Nexon EV
Price (Rs, lakh)	17.49-21.99	18.98-25.44	15.49-17.69	14.49-19.49

^Introductory prices

Tata Motors has priced the Curvv EV quite well as its easily costs less than the ZS EV. Even the entry level variants overlap with the Nexon EV and XUV400, making Tata’s latest EV seem like great value for money. A proper on-road comparison will be necessary to see if this holds true, but on paper, the Tata Curvv EV definitely seems to have an edge when compared to its competition.

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Tata Curvv fully revealed ahead of September 2 launch

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