Tata Curvv EV v/s Tata Nexon EV: Which electric SUV would you buy?

Love the Coupe-SUV styling (which is surprising as I have hated the Coupe-SUVs from BMW & Mercedes).

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Tata recently launched the Curvv EV, further strengthening its electric vehicle portfolio. Based on the acti.ev platform, the Curvv EV is not just a Nexon EV that’s extended to integrate the coupe shape. There are quite a few things that differentiate the Curvv EV and the Nexon EV. They have different battery capacities, cell structure, and power rating and they’re different in terms of features as well. However, there are a lot of similarities between the cars, which will make choosing between the two cars a little difficult. Here are a few key differences between the Curvv EV and Nexon EV.

Battery and Range

The prismatic cell structure also gives the Curvv EV a better range. Hence, if range is one of the major deciding factors for you, the Curvv EV has the better range. Tata has also shared the C75 range number which is a more realistic figure. The Curvv EV 55 has a C75 range of 400-425 km. In comparison, the Nexon EV long range has a C75 range of 290-310 km.

Motor and Power

Interior Design and Features

Coming to the features, the Nexon EV was never an underequipped car, especially when compared to the competition. It had all the features that one would need and the Curvv EV also has all those features and some more. At first glance apart from the obvious, you will be left wondering if there are any new features in the Curvv, but look closely and you will find quite a few additional features. Here are some of the features that the Curvv EV gets and the Nexon EV doesn’t (as of now) – Level 2 ADAS, acoustic vehicle alert system or AVAS, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate with kick gesture opening, flush door handles, an 11.6-litre frunk, electrically operated front charging lid, powered driver’s seat, height adjustable front passenger seat, 2-step rear seat recline adjustment (although the range isn’t much), and ambient lighting.

Rear seat and Boot space

Prices

What do you think of the pricing of the two cars? Do share your thoughts and among the two cars, which one would you pick?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

The price difference is not as much when you compare the Nexon Long Range to the Curvv 45 kWh, which are more comparable in terms of range. I have voted for the Curvv 55 kWh, eyes shut:

• Love the Coupe SUV styling (which is surprising as I have hated the Coupe-SUVs from BMW & Mercedes)
• Looks much fresher
• Better tech
• Amazing range with the 55 kWh battery pack
• More features
• Can anyone argue with 165 horses on tap?
• Large 500L boot which can come in handy for airport & holiday runs

Here's what BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say on the matter:

The biggest differentiator is that Nexon EV’s DC fast charging speed is limited to a paltry 30kw, while Curvv supports 70kw. This, along with the bigger battery, is a game changer for even occasional out of station use.

I own a Nexon EV LR. Had I been buying today, I would have gone for Curvv 55 kWh

Here's what BHPian shyampsunder had to say on the matter:

Somehow all the mainstream media including team-bhp keep missing out on how important charging speed is and it's barely even mentioned in comparisons.

A real-world example of how a 500 KM drive on a highway will play out:

Base assumption: 6 KM/kWh at highway speeds with AC

With the above efficiency, an energy consumption of 83.3 kWh will be needed to complete the trip. To give yourself enough buffer, let's round it to 90 kWh.

Nexon LR: 40 kWh will need two charging stops to complete this journey

• Stop 1: At 10-20% SoC with buffer to spare. Charge up to 90%. This should add 28 kWh and given that DC charging speed is capped at 30 kWh, will take around 1 hour.
• Stop 2: We need another 22 kWh to complete the journey. So at any SoC below 40, we will need to stop for our second charging session. Assuming we plug in at 30%, adding 22 kWh should take around 45 mins.

Curvv 55 kWh: We will need to add 35 kWh to complete our journey i.e just one-stop

• Stop 1: At 25% SoC, charge up to 90%. This will add 36 kWh. With a 60 kW charger which is the most common on our highways, this will take ~45 mins.

Time savings vs Nexon LR: 1 hour, coupled with a meal/rest stop, your travel time should be the same as an ICE vehicle.

Significant cost savings as well because your dependence on DC charging infra is lower now.

Also do note each charging session also has overheads in terms of finding the charging location, plugging in etc.

The decision is simple, if you want to undertake long drives on your EV and you have to get a Tata EV, please buy the Curvv. If the plan is to use the car only in cities, get the Nexon MR. The LR model will cause you a lot of pain during long drives

Here's what BHPian DRPSREDDY had to say on the matter:

Tata Curvv EV waiting period stretches to two months

Tata Curvv EV comes in seven variants with two battery pack options.

• 45kwh variants have an eight-week waiting
• 55kwh variants have six weeks of waiting

Virtual Sunrise and Pure Grey are popular colour choices

TATA Curvv EV waiting period stretches to two months

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