I am planning to buy a new car with a maximum budget of 25 lakh (ex-showroom price), which is slightly adjustable. I selected XUV 7X0. I had no plans of buying an electric car, but I am now considering XEV 9S. A range of 500 km will be fine for me. I have been using the Polo petrol 1.2 since 2011, and I will continue to use my Polo for daily use. The new car will be occasionally used for local or outstation trips, which are mainly job-related (maximum distance: 225 km, one-way). If you advise 7XO, then please advise between petrol and diesel.

Autocar India

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The Mahindra XEV 9S is an excellent electric car, but if your one-way work distance is 225km, a round trip on a single charge could be stressful. The real-world highway range of the XEV 9S is 477km as per our tests, so theoretically you could do the 450km round trip, but it's best to have a buffer of at least 30-40km to avoid any range anxiety, which can otherwise make your drives very stressful.

The other option is to find a DC fast charger for a quick top-up, but if you are on a day trip, this is not very convenient. Also, fast chargers on the highway are not always reliable. In view of this, go for the diesel Mahindra XUV 7XO, which is an excellent cruiser and features a new suspension that delivers fantastic high-speed stability and a comfortable ride.

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