A common concern for potential EV buyers in India — a market where EVs aren't very mainstream yet — is electric vehicle battery degradation. The XUV400 uses a NMC battery chemistry as compared to some competitors like the Tata Nexon EV (LFP). The debate over the long term battery health and performance has been ignited. But some users are concerned about the battery’s longevity in India’s hot climate and others contend that Mahindra’s thermal management system is good enough. It’s often a discussion on comparing other EVs available in the market, speculating about the battery replacement cost, and debating on the real world impact of different battery chemistries on your day to day usage and resale value.