Hi Autocar team, My name is Surya, and I am from Hyderabad. I am looking to buy a luxury EV (around 55-65 lakhs budget), and my choices are BMW iX1, Tesla YL and Mercedes CLA. Which car has a better driving experience on Indian roads? I am a little concerned about ground clearance issues with Tesla YL and CLA, while range issues with BMW ix1. I am unable to decide which car to finalise. Also, what's the battery degradation of these cars year over year? FYI, we are a family of 4 people (2 adults and children, 13 and 16 years old) and mostly used for city drives and to travel to our hometown, 350 kms away from Hyderabad. Thanks in advance!

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Try out the Tesla Model Y L. It is a three-row SUV with a fairly large 420-litre boot with all seats up, which expands to a massive 1,076 litres with the third row folded. There is also a sizeable frunk for extra storage.The claimed range is 681km, so in the real world, a Mumbai-to-Goa trip is doable with one or two top-up stops. Ground clearance is about 169mm, which is on par with your Superb. It is tall, yet the seat isn’t as high as some SUVs, so sliding across from a wheelchair should be easier. It won't be as easy as your sedans, so make sure you try getting in and out at least a couple of times.It also fits comfortably within your budget and comes very well equipped. It's worth noting that a lot of functions are baked into the large central touchscreen, and that might take some getting used to.

Tesla Model Y

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•1h

It is not worth going for these electric scooters from unproven brands, which are likely of Chinese origin, sold here under dubious names and in a slapdash fashion, especially since your usage is on the higher side. If something goes wrong, then going to a reputed brand for a fix will be easier than these upstarts, which have no guarantee of being there tomorrow.Given your Rs 1.20 lakh budget, we'd recommend going for the TVS iQube 3.1 or Chetak 3503, which will give you over 100km of real-world range on a single charge, and both come from reputed brands. These scooters have also made a name for themselves by having the fewest reported widespread issues. Whichever one you choose, you can't go wrong with either of them, and we'd recommend a test ride of both before you make a decision.

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Go for the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI, preferably the manual. Your usage is light, so the smaller turbo petrol keeps costs sensible, gives better city mileage, and still has enough pull for a full family on that monthly highway run. The Kushaq is comfortable over rough roads, and its 5-star safety adds peace of mind on long trips.For low to average maintenance, stick with the 1.0. Routine service once a year is typical, parts are now more reasonable than they used to be, and fuel costs stay in check if you drive smoothly. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic, the automatic is easy to live with, but it will cost more upfront and use a bit more fuel.One thing to be aware of: Skoda’s service network is smaller than Maruti or Hyundai, and costs won't be quite as affordable either. If you often drive fully loaded on highways or climb hills, the 1.5 TSI is stronger, but for 2-3 short trips a week and one family trip a month, the 1.0 fits better.

Skoda Kushaq