Is long term battery degradation going to be a concern with the XUV400's battery?
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.
I don't think it will be a big deal. Mahindra's done their homework, and while the thermal management system looks solid, it will be interesting to see how the whole car holds up. On top of that, NMC batteries have already been successfully used in other markets.
It's definitely a concern. LFP batteries have a reputation for degrading faster than NMC in hot climates. That would worry me about dropping the range significantly after a few years.
I reckon people are overthinking this. By the time EVs get to the point where battery degradation is a real issue we’ll probably be wanting to upgrade anyway.
Battery degradation is a valid concern, but it’s not something that just the XUV400 suffers from. This issue will affect all EVs to some degree. The only thing that matters is how Mahindra manages its warranty and support.
The XUV400 battery, actually, I'm more confident with. I’m hoping they’re using high quality tech, because Mahindra has a partnership with Volkswagen for EV components.
It's a gamble, honestly. We simply don’t have enough long term data on EVs in India to be sure. That’s true for all EV brands here including Mahindra.
I am a bit worried about the battery chemistry. Indian conditions seem to be more suited to LFP. If Mahindra's cooling system is good enough, it won't be an issue.
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