KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Nexon EV Empowered Plus 45 offers better features.
- Curvv EV Creative 45 focuses on coupe design.
- Nexon EV provides more value for money.
- Curvv EV has a longer range and fast charging.
- Nexon EV includes advanced infotainment and safety features.
Tata Nexon EV Vs Curvv EV: Tata Motors yesterday introduced the Nexon EV with a 45 kWh battery pack which is available across the lineup. The Nexon EV 45 kWh battery pack starts at Rs. 13.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 16.99 lakh for the range-topping Empowered Plus 45 variant. The price point of the Nexon Empowered Plus 45 kWh is creating confusion in the minds of buyers who have a little bit of inclination towards the Curvv. It is because the Curvv EV's base Creative 45 also comes with a similar price tag (Rs. 17.49 lakh ex-showroom). Despite a similar price tag, the Curvv EV base is less equipped than the Nexon EV's top-end variant.
So, which one you should buy? should you choose coupe design over features? Check out the detailed comparison that answers all your questions. Before moving ahead, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
Note: Whenever I've mentioned the Nexon EV and Curvv EV, I mean the Nexon Empowered Plus 45 and the Curvv Creative 45 trim as we are comparing these two only.
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Tata Nexon EV Vs Curvv EV: Powertrain
The Tata Nexon EV Empowered Plus 45 variant comes equipped with a 45 kWh battery pack. The provided cell is the same unit utilized for the Curvv EV by the brand. The Nexon EV LR produces 145 PS of power and 215 Nm of torque and provides a real-world range between 350 km to 370 km on a single charge. However, the range can be extended to 489 km in the most suitable situations. Also, the new battery pack supports 60 kW fast charging, topping it from 10-80 per cent in just 40 minutes.
In comparison, the Tata Curvv EV Creative 45 kWh is powered by a 45 kWh battery pack that produces 150 PS of power and 215 Nm of torque. On the Curvv EV, Tata Motors claims a maximum driving range of 502 km (ARAI-Certified) on a single charge. The Curvv Creative also supports 70 kWh fast charging, topping up the battery pack from 10-80 per cent in just 40 minutes.
Tata Nexon EV Vs Curvv EV: Dimensions
The Curvv coupe SUV is larger than the Nexon EV in most parameters when it comes to dimension except for the similar width on both SUVs. The Curvv EV also has a longer wheelbase that frees up more space inside the cabin and a bigger boot space. Check out the detailed dimension comparison below.
| Measurements (Units) | Tata Nexon EV | Tata Curvv |
| Length | 3994mm | 4310mm |
| Width | 1811mm | 1810mm |
| Height | 1616mm | 1637mm |
| Wheelbase | 2498mm | 2560mm |
| Boot space | 350 litre | 500 litres |
Tata Nexon EV Vs Curvv EV: Features
Being the top variant, the Nexon EV has a longer list of features than the base Curvv Creative 45. The Nexon EV has almost all the features on offer with the Curvv Creative Creative 45, but the Curvv EV misses out on almost all the additional features that come with the Nexon Empowered Plus 45.
| Features | Tata Nexon Empowered Plus 45 | Tata Curvv EV Creative 45 |
| Exterior | - Auto LED headlights - Connected LED DRLs with welcome and goodbye animation - 16-inch alloy wheels - Connected LED tail lights | - Smart Digital DRLs - LED Headlamps - Flush Door Handles - 17 Hyperstyle Steel Wheels |
| Interior | - Leatherette Upholstery - Leather-wrapped steering wheel - Multi-function ambient lighting - 2-spoke steering wheel | - Smart Digital Shifter - Smart Digital Steering Wheel |
| Infotainment | - 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen - Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - Arcade.ev (Tata's own App store) - 9 speaker JBL Music system | - 7-inch Touchscreen Infotainment - Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Convenience Features | - 10.25-inch driver's display - Sunroof - Auto AC - Vehicle-to-vehicle charging - Vehicle to load support | - 17.78 cm TFT Instrument Cluster - Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlayTM - Push Entry Push Start (PEPS) - Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes - Multi-Drive Modes - Eco, City & Sport - Power Windows - Rear AC Vents - Electric ORVM - Electric Tailgate - 6 Way Adjustable Driver Seat - 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box - V2V Charging - V2L Technology - Air Purifier - i-TPMS - iRA.ev & Smart Watch Connectivity - Multiple Voice Assistants (Native, Siri, Google Assistant)- |
| Safety | - 6 airbags - 360-degree camera - electronic parking brake - front and rear parking sensors - Tyre pressure monitoring system - All-wheel disc brakes - electronic stability control | - 6 Airbags - ESP with i-VBAC - Driver Doze-off Alert - All Wheel Disc Brakes - Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold - Camera & Sensor Based Reverse Park Assist |
Which One Makes More Sense?
Until now, you must be clear that the Nexon EV Empowered Plus 45 is better equipped than the Curvv EV Creative 45 in all aspects. However, the Curvv's Coupe SUV could be an attractive factor. if you ask me- which one makes more sense? I'll choose the Nexon EV without any doubt in my mind. It is always better to choose features and VFM things over the design. However, if you are still inclined towards the Curvv, I'll advise you to push your budget a little bit more and go for the Accomplished 45 variant priced at Rs. 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom). But you still don't get the value for money that the Nexon EV Empowered Plus 45 offers.
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Verdict
If you're torn between the Tata Nexon EV and the Curvv EV, prioritize value for money and features over style. The Nexon EV Empowered Plus 45 offers more equipment for the price, making it a smarter choice. While the Curvvs coupe design is tempting, it lacks key features at a similar price point. Opt for practicality with the Nexon.
