[abhisheksahas]

I have voted for the BE6. I have some food for thought for anybody who suspects the BE6 to be buggy at launch.

TATA has the disrepute for low QC as well as reliability. Similarly ( like a few have already pointed out ), Hyundai has not got out of the starting blocks niggle free either. But neither the Currv nor the Cretaa EV launches had anybody expressing caution. But, Mahindra has released largely reliable cars over the last 5 years, hinting they have proven SOP's to handle a new launch.

Therefore, I think we can be optimistic at the very least, that the BE twins should be able to get off the blocks with just minor niggles.

[Sentau]

Originally Posted by sri_tesla

I find it funny that so many people assume that Creta EV will be more reliable based on the Creta ICE reliability. But all of their EVs (Kona, Ioniq 5, etc...) had major issues with EV components. Ex: Kona battery recall, Ioniq 5 ICCU failures, recalls and low voltage battery failures are related to core EV components. They did not even shift away from LG batteries to SK Innovation or other companies that are more reliable.

The gen 1 kona in 2018 had the battery recall. It was becuase of a manufacturing process defect in those LG batteries. Since then, LG batteries have fixed the manufacturing faults and have supplied batteries to the next 3 gens of Kona, the Ioniqs, the KIA EVs without having any issues. Safe to say that the batteries are reliable now. The only major problem which Hyundai did not deal with properly is the ICCU failures in the Ioniq 5 which are also responsible for LV battery failures. Other than that, hyundai group EVs have been pretty reliable.

This track record is far better than Tata's track record unfortunately. Tatas have been plagued with BMS issues leading to battery issues, MCU issues, etc. And the sad part is while the reliability is improving with newer models, the issues are still there which means Tata still doesn't know what the fundamental problem is - just that they are throwing better quality components at the problem (atleast that is what I think is happening, hopefully the new prismatic cells have solved the issues). And then there are the little bugs in the infotainment systems, instrument cluster, etc. which are small annoyances and rob from the ownership experience.

[mgoel]

Being optimistic on quality of these products from Mahindra. It was unveiled in November and test drive although limited is happening since then. Mahindra also claims to have tested them well for quite sometime. And there is 5 months from first drives to actual delivery of cars, a good 5 months to analyse the result of customer test drives. Hopefully the issues will be minor in the hands of customer if any and Mahindra has created a good support eco system to fix issues over the air !!

[sri_tesla]

Originally Posted by Sentau

The gen 1 kona in 2018 had the battery recall. It was becuase of a manufacturing process defect in those LG batteries. Since then, LG batteries have fixed the manufacturing faults and have supplied batteries to the next 3 gens of Kona, the Ioniqs, the KIA EVs without having any issues. Safe to say that the batteries are reliable now. The only major problem which Hyundai did not deal with properly is the ICCU failures in the Ioniq 5 which are also responsible for LV battery failures. Other than that, hyundai group EVs have been pretty reliable.

Battery recalls or ICCU failures are not minor issues. These are as bad as Tata EVs if not worse. At least in Tata's case some of the newer models like Punch and Currv EVs seem to be more reliable compared to older Nexon EVs. ICCU failures are affecting Ioniq 5 and EV6 and it is widespread affecting all batches of production from 2022.

And the sad part is while the reliability is improving with newer models, the issues are still there which means Tata still doesn't know what the fundamental problem is - just that they are throwing better quality components at the problem (atleast that is what I think is happening, hopefully the new prismatic cells have solved the issues).

Hyundai and Kia are also not able to root cause of the ICCU issue as even the 2025 models have the same problem. Recalls are happening worldwide for these cars and stuck at dealerships for 1-2 months.

[Sentau]

Originally Posted by sri_tesla

Battery recalls or ICCU failures are not minor issues. These are as bad as Tata EVs if not worse. At least in Tata's case some of the newer models like Punch and Currv EVs seem to be more reliable compared to older Nexon EVs. ICCU failures are affecting Ioniq 5 and EV6 and it is widespread affecting all batches of production from 2022.


Hyundai and Kia are also not able to root cause of the ICCU issue as even the 2025 models have the same problem. Recalls are happening worldwide for these cars and stuck at dealerships for 1-2 months.

As I mentioned before, the battery recall was a one time event. Since that recall in 2019, there have been no battery issues. So while it was a major issue, safe to say it has been resolved and problem free for 6+ years now.

I agree with you about the ICCU issues in the EV6 and Ioniq 5 which is why I mentioned that hyundai group has mishandled that issue. What I am taking comfort/assurance from is the fact that the Ioniq, Kona EV, Niro EV and other non eGMP models which use a 400V architecture and a different ICCU model do not seem to suffer from these issues. So the Creta EV which is an ICE convert and based on 400V architecture should not suffer from this. Ironically it is only the most technologically modern, 800V architecture Born EVs (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6, EV9) from the eGMP platform which seem to be suffering.

[Jazzybala]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

I voted Creta EV. And this was from a sense of practicality and value for money and common sense.

I own a Kona which I bought a year ago. Had I waited until now, I may very well have got the Creta EV. Yes the Mahindra BE6 looks superbly attractive and all. But I think best let them settle down and mature a little, before jumping into Mahindra EV’s.


In my book, this is a very worthwhile car to buy. And were I in the market, as I said above, I would act accordingly. But for now, I shall enjoy my Kona.

Bang on! My views are exactly the same! The only difference being i bet on the new Nexon instead of a Kona!

[the_alcott]

Its hard for me to wrap my head around creta when its top version is ~8 lakh expensive than windsor (24.3 lakh vs 16). It has extra features like ADAS, 100 km more range , slight more power but losing on things like wireless AA/AC and loads of space in windsor. For those who prefer creta over windsor, what are the main factors and do they justify the cost?

Also considering that when windsor is launched with 50kwh and likely with adas (at generously lets say 2.5 lakh extra, even then its ~5.5 lakh diff), it feels like postponing a purchase might be a wiser decision.

[mally2]

Originally Posted by the_alcott

Its hard for me to wrap my head around creta when its top version is ~8 lakh expensive than windsor (24.3 lakh vs 16). It has extra features like ADAS, 100 km more range , slight more power but losing on things like wireless AA/AC and loads of space in windsor. For those who prefer creta over windsor, what are the main factors and do they justify the cost?

Also considering that when windsor is launched with 50kwh and likely with adas (at generously lets say 2.5 lakh extra, even then its ~5.5 lakh diff), it feels like postponing a purchase might be a wiser decision.

Agreed. The Creta EV is over priced by 4-5L for what it offers. Expect a Nexon like drop in price in a year max.

By the way I voted for BE6 but personally bought the Nexon 45. Mind over heart decision.