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•7h

My current car is a Toyota Etios Petrol, and I am planning to upgrade to a D-segment SUV. My on-road budget is Rs. 30 lakh. My usage is very low, as I do not drive daily. I drive occasionally during the week, with a total running of around 20-30 km per month, along with a few long trips each year. Considering the current E20 petrol scenario, should I buy an EV or continue with a petrol SUV? I also have the facility for home charging.

•48m

With your usage of just 20-30 km a month plus a few long trips a year, an EV is actually a very sensible choice. You have home charging, which is the biggest hurdle for most buyers, and your low monthly running means you will not be burning fuel idling in the garage. The occasional long trips are manageable with planning, and modern EVs like the Sierra EV or XEV 9s offer enough range for most intercity runs with a single charging stop. The key advantage here is that you avoid the E20 question altogether. Modern petrol engines are E20 compliant, but higher ethanol blends do reduce fuel efficiency slightly, and with your low usage, the fuel savings of a petrol car are negligible anyway.

If you are set on a D-segment SUV, the Mahindra XEV 9s is the most practical choice. It offers a spacious cabin, good performance and despite its size is easy to drive in the city as well.

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•4m

@autocar.india thanks....can i opt for harrier.ev also

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•1d

I am looking to buy an electric car in the Rs. 30-40 lakh price range. My driving is mostly within the city, with an annual running of around 8,000-9,000 km. Does an EV make sense for my usage? Also, which are the best current and upcoming electric cars in this price range that I should consider?

•3h

With 8,000-9,000 km a year and mostly city driving, an EV actually makes a lot of sense. Your running is not high enough to justify a diesel, and an EV will give you the biggest benefit in the city with its smooth, quiet and effortless driving experience. The Rs 30-40 lakh range is also where you start getting genuinely capable EVs with good range, strong performance and a more premium ownership experience.A good overall package is the Mahindra XEV 9S. This Mahindra car fits well under your budget and has a fantastic price-to-performance ratio. It is also a large SUV with lots of practicality and is very easy to drive in the city. You can opt for the Pack Three Above trim with the 79kWh battery pack that gets you a good range and strong performance as well. Being a top-spec, it is very well kitted out and feature-wise you will get a lot more than what you do on even some higher-segment EVs.

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•1d

My current car is a Toyota Etios Petrol, and I am planning to upgrade to a D-segment SUV. My on-road budget is Rs. 30 lakh. My usage is very low, with around 20 km per month, along with a few long trips each year. Considering the current E20 petrol scenario, should I buy an EV or continue with a petrol SUV? I also have the facility for home charging.

•1d

With a car under 30 Lakhs on-road budget, 20 km daily usage and only occasional long trips, you are actually in a very comfortable position to go electric. The key factor here is your home charging facility, which makes EV ownership far more convenient and cost-effective. With your usage pattern, the lower running costs of an EV will add up over time, and you will not be affected by E20 fuel concerns at all. For your budget, the Mahindra XEV 9S or 9e is the most sensible choice. Both cars have good real-world range, a comfortable cabin and a mature ownership experience. The only caveat is your occasional long trips. As long as you are comfortable planning charging stops on those journeys, an EV is the right choice. If you are not, then a petrol car like the Mahindra XUV 7XO is still the safer option. But given your usage and home charging, we would recommend going electric.

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•2d

I am looking to buy a 6/7-seater electric car. I am currently inclined towards the Mahindra XEV 9e, but I am unsure about its ride quality and suspension comfort. I have also considered the Kia Clavis EV, but its smaller battery pack and overall design are not very appealing to me. I can also wait for the Tata Safari EV if it is likely to be a better option. Which EV would you recommend?

•1d

Go for the Mahindra XEV 9S. It is the best fit for your requirement of a 6/7-seater EV. The Mahindra car has a large battery pack, strong performance and a well-sorted suspension setup. Mahindra has tuned the suspension to handle Indian roads well, and it feels stable and comfortable even with a full load of passengers.The Kia Carens Clavis EV is a good family EV, and is more suited only if you have adults in the third row more often. Interestingly, the Kia's third-row is more spacious and comfier than the XEV's. However, the Kia's smaller battery limits its range and long-distance usability. The Tata Safari EV is still some time away and is worth waiting for only if you are specifically looking for a larger, spacious three-row EV.

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