I want to buy a 7-seater SUV EV. I can make the purchase anytime within the next six months. My priority is a real-world driving range of over 600 km. Which model would you recommend?

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•12h

If you do not have access to a dedicated parking spot with charging, relying solely on public DC fast chargers is not ideal. Frequent DC fast charging generates more heat and stress on the battery, which can accelerate degradation over time. Occasional fast charging is fine, but making it your primary charging method is not recommended for long-term battery health.For renters, the key issue is charging access, not the type of apartment. If you can secure a parking spot with a power connection, even in a standalone building, an EV is perfectly viable. Without that, ownership becomes inconvenient and potentially expensive, as you are dependent on public charging infrastructure and higher charging costs.CNG is not necessarily the default alternative. It only makes sense if your running is high enough to justify the fuel savings, and you have access to CNG stations along your regular routes. Otherwise, a petrol, hybrid or diesel car is a simpler and more practical solution.The bottom line is that an EV is a great choice if you have reliable home charging. If you do not, it is better to wait until your living situation changes rather than rely on public DC charging as your primary solution.

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•15h

Good evening, Nagendra. The Honda City is a fantastic sedan and one of our default recommendations for buyers looking for a comfortable, reliable and refined family car. However, ground clearance is its only real weakness. The City has a ground clearance of 165mm, which is adequate for most speed breakers, but some of the larger, unscientific speed breakers in Mumbai can be a challenge, especially when the car is fully loaded.If your daily routes include particularly tall speed breakers or poorly designed humps, you will need to be careful with your approach angle and speed. The City can clear most speed breakers if you take them slowly and at an angle, but it is not as forgiving as an SUV or a crossover.If ground clearance is a major concern, you may want to consider the Honda Elevate instead. It offers a similar ownership experience, a higher seating position and significantly better ground clearance, making it much better suited to Mumbai's speed breakers. If you are set on a sedan, the Skoda Slavia and the VW Virtus do offer better ground clearance than the City.

Honda City

Skoda Slavia

Volkswagen Virtus

Honda Elevate

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•16h

With a monthly salary of Rs 88,000, 1,000km monthly running and occasional Gurgaon to Darbhanga trips, you need a car that is comfortable on long highway runs, reliable and easy to own as a first-time buyer. At 1,000km a month, petrol is the sensible choice as diesel will not justify its higher upfront cost and complexity. For your budget, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza petrol automatic is the best fit. It is a genuinely comfortable 5-seater, has a proven engine, low running costs and Maruti’s service network is a big advantage for long-distance ownership. The automatic gearbox is smooth in city traffic and the car is stable and comfortable on highways. If you want something a bit more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO petrol automatic is a strong alternative as it is more powerful and feels more modern inside, but the Brezza is the safer long-term ownership bet. If you are open to a sedan, the Honda Amaze petrol CVT is also worth considering as it is comfortable, reliable and the CVT is very smooth.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Honda Amaze

Mahindra XUV 3XO