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Viren

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We have a Baleno and now want to buy an EV SUV. Which would be the best option for daily city driving?

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For daily city use and moving up from a Baleno, you should consider the Tata Punch EV Long Range. It is small on the outside, so you can park and squeeze through traffic easily, but the seat is higher and the ground clearance is better than your Baleno, so speed breakers and broken roads are less of a worry. The drive is smooth and quiet at low speeds, which makes stop-go traffic far less tiring, and a home overnight charge will comfortably cover multiple city commutes.

Do note, the rear seat and boot are not very big, so long trips with lots of luggage will require you to plan.

If you want more cabin space and a stronger performance while still staying city friendly, look at the Tata Nexon EV. Overall, for daily city duty, the Punch EV LR lines up best.

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Gowtham M

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Hi, I am planning to buy an electric car under a 10 lakh budget. Unable to decide on the car. Mostly for city (Hyderabad) purposes, with daily usage of 10-20 km. Did test drive Punch, Curvv, e-Vitara, Windsor - I thought Punch better, some people are saying Tata service is not good. Kindly help me select an EV car.

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For your daily running of 10-20 km in Hyderabad and with a budget of Rs. 10 lakh, you should consider the base Tata Punch EV Smart variant. It suits short city use best because it is small and easy to park, feels smooth at low speeds, and has enough range to do your commute multiple times on one charge. The tall seat gives you a good view out, and the good ground clearance makes dealing with speed breakers and broken patches easy.Meanwhile, the Tata Curvv EV, Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and MG Windsor are larger and pricier, and will go well past your budget. As for your concerns, Tata's service quality varies by outlet. In Hyderabad, the EV network is among the widest, but pick a dealer with strong Google reviews, choose their bigger workshop, and take an extended warranty to keep peace of mind.Alternatively, you could even consider the MG Comet EV as an urban runabout.

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Apoorv Joshi

•1d

We currently use a Renault Kiger as our city commuter car and are now planning to replace it with a sub-4 metre EV. Our usage is quite limited and mostly restricted to city driving, as we already have another car for highway travel. Our budget is within ₹15 lakh.

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For city-only use, on a Rs 15 lakh budget, the Tata Punch EV fits best. It is small enough to park anywhere, yet sits high off the ground like your Kiger, so speed breakers and bad patches are easily dealt with. The motor is smooth in traffic, and the real city range is enough for many days of short trips, so you won’t charge often. And the best part is you'll get the fully-loaded top spec Empowered +S 40kWh variant in your budget.Know the trade-offs: fast charging isn’t the quickest, and the rear seat is fine for two adults but tight for three. The boot is smaller than your Kiger's, too. If you want a more spacious back seat and boot, and a bit more real-world range, you can check out the Tata Nexon EV. However, while it can be had in your budget, you'll only get a low to mid variant, so for outright value for money, we'd still recommend the Punch EV.

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Rahul VD

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We already own a Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT purchased in 2022. Now, we are considering buying a second car for the family. Given the following requirements: Automatic transmission Fuel efficient Safe Practical as a secondary family car Which option makes more sense financially and practically? 1. A second hand used petrol automatic hatchback within a ₹4-5 lakh budget 2. A proper EV such as the Tata Punch EV 3. An IC engine car up to 8 L ? Like i10 nios Considering we already have the Magnite Turbo CVT as the primary car, which approach would be the better long-term decision?

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The Tata Punch EV is the better long-term choice if you have a charging provision at your home. Running costs will be low, and the EV feels very smooth, quiet and zippy in traffic. Sure, the initial purchase price will be the highest from the options listed, however for the sheer peace of mind of owning a brand-new car backed by a manufacturer's warranty, it might be worth seriously considering.You could also consider an MG Comet, either new or used. It is tiny, but surprisingly practical and very convenient. As a secondary car, the Comet is an excellent buy.

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