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Hi, I have a budget of Rs 20 lakh and typically keep my cars for at least 10 years. My annual running is around 12,000 km. I am confused between the Kia Seltos HTE(O) petrol or diesel automatic, Kia Carens Clavis EV, and Hyundai Creta EV. Which would be the best buy?

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Your annual mileage of 12,000 km is not very much, and it will take years to recover the higher purchase price of an electric car. Plus, the depreciation of an EV after 10 years is likely to be quite poor. Still, EVs have other benefits, such as almost zero pollution, a smooth, effortless driving experience, and ultra-low running costs. If you have a charging station at home and are doing a round trip of around 300-400km on the highway, an EV makes more sense.
Between the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Hyundai Creta Electric, the Clavis is a more spacious car, offers a third row, and is cheaper too. This is a good option and our pick over the Creta, which isn’t as functional as the Carens Clavis. The only reason to buy the Creta EV is its superior range, which is crucial for long-distance driving.
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Faisal A

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Go for the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It is a fantastic, well-rounded and sensible car. Like you rightly mentioned, it offers the flexibility of seating 6 or 7 passengers occasionally, while being compact enough to drive around in town. The electric motor is very smooth (far smoother than any similarly priced ICE car), zippy, and this Kia car is very efficient.Furthermore, charging and maintenance costs will be much lower, and its comprehensive battery and motor warranty adds to the peace of mind.

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