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•22h

I am planning to sell my 2017 Renault Kwid for Rs. 2.7 lakh and buy the Tata Tiago EV Creative Plus 24 kWh. My daily city commute is around 30-35 km. Does upgrading to Tiago EV make financial and practical sense based on my usage?

•3m

Yes, the Tata Tiago EV Creative Plus 24kWh makes good financial and practical sense for your usage. With a daily city commute of 30-35km, the Tiago EV’s range is more than sufficient, and you will be able to charge at home and run the car at a very low cost per kilometre. The Tiago EV is also a significant upgrade over the Kwid in terms of refinement, safety and overall driving experience. It is a well-packaged city car with a comfortable ride, decent space and a simple, fuss-free ownership proposition. The only thing to keep in mind is that the 24kWh battery pack is best suited to city use, so if your usage pattern changes and you start doing regular long highway trips, you will need to plan charging stops accordingly. Overall, given your current usage, the Tiago EV is a sensible and cost-effective upgrade.

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