I am planning to buy an EV car. I have shortlisted the Creta Electric LR (Executive (O)), Nexon EV 45 (Empowered), and Mahindra BE 6. I live in Kolkata and my driving is mainly in the city with occasional highway trips, totaling around 400 km per week. Please suggest which car I should go for, as I plan to keep this car for around 10 years. Also, will it be a wise decision to buy an EV car in 2026 from a resale value perspective?

Autocar India

•7w

The Hyundai Creta Electric is the most practical, sensible, and most sorted EV out of the options listed. It is practical, spacious, and it drives well too. Moreover, it is very efficient, hence you can expect over 400km of range without trying too hard. Since you are looking at a long-term buy, it is the Hyundai's ownership experience that's likely to be fuss-free.

The Tata Nexon EV 45's real-world range isn't likely to be as good as the Creta Electric's. The Mahindra BE 6 is the most radical option with excellent performance, battery and range. However, its user-experience is simply too complicated, its ergonomics are flawed, and backseat space isn't as good as the others.

Short-term resale values of EVs are not as good as those of ICE cars. However, since you are likely to hold on to your car for 10 years, resale should be the least of your concerns.

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