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I used a Brezza CNG and now I am confused between CNG and EV. Which one is better? I have a daily running of 100 km and want to purchase an SUV like the Brezza.

Asked by: Gaurav Singh

For your daily running of 100kms, an EV will do just fine, but you will have to charge it daily or at least every alternate day. Thus, we would recommend this only if you have access to reliable charging at either your home or place of work. Since you are looking for an SUV body style, you can consider buying the Tata Nexon EV or the recently unveiled electric Mahindra XUV3XO

If charging is an issue, a CNG would be a better choice; the CNG Brezza is a good performer. Do bear in mind that the CNG tank does eat into the boot space. 

If you would like to have a usable boot, then consider the Nexon CNG. It has dual CNG tanks below the floor, thus leaving you with an open and very usable boot. 

Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon EV

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Asked by: Gaurav Singh

I used a Brezza CNG and now I am confused between CNG and EV. Which one is better? I have a daily running of 100 km and want to purchase an SUV like the Brezza.

For your daily running of 100kms, an EV will do just fine, but you will have to charge it daily or at least every alternate day. Thus, we would recommend this only if you have access to reliable charging at either your home or place of work. Since you are looking for an SUV body style, you can consider buying the Tata Nexon EV or the recently unveiled electric Mahindra XUV3XO. If charging is an issue, a CNG would be a better choice; the CNG Brezza is a good performer. Do bear in mind that the CNG tank does eat into the boot space. If you would like to have a usable boot, then consider the Nexon CNG. It has dual CNG tanks below the floor, thus leaving you with an open and very usable boot.
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Autocar India team
11 Jan' 26
Asked by: Palash Taneja

I want to purchase an EV car under ₹15 lakh. My concern is what will happen after 15 years of an EV-can we sell it after so much battery degradation, and is battery replacement worth it after 15 years?

Battery degradation in an EV is a gradual process, and the battery capacity will not drop significantly for the first few years. However, battery performance by the 15th year could be as low as 50%. Replacing an EV battery after the 15th year is an option. But it will not make financial sense, given that the cost of a new battery could be more than the resale value of the entire car. This potential high cost of battery replacement is part of the reason why EVs don't hold their value well as compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle. Further, rapid advancements in EV and battery tech make existing solutions outdated more quickly, driving prices down faster. As things stand, it is advisable not to buy an EV with such a long-term usage horizon.
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Autocar India team
11 Jan' 26
Asked by: Teja

I am 33 years old and have been riding my father’s Passion Plus bike since I was 20. I travel around 120 km every day for work, and I’m looking for a bike that can handle long daily rides comfortably and reliably. I want a sporty-looking bike with good real-world mileage, low maintenance, and a durable body. I also prefer modern features and technology. Which bike would you recommend for my needs?

Since you haven't mentioned whether or not you want a bike in the same category or want to move up, we'll give you a broad spread of options to choose from. In the 100cc commuter category, bikes like the Hero Splendor, HF Deluxe and Passion, Honda Shine 100 models and the Bajaj Platina 100 remain compelling propositions for their blend of frugality, comfort, dependability and low ownership costs. If you want to move up to a 125cc bike, then the TVS Raider, Hero Xtreme 125R and Honda CB125 Hornet would be our recommendations. Since you've said you want a sporty look. Take a test ride of these bikes before making a decision.
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Autocar India team
11 Jan' 26
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