Confused between Nexon EV and Tata Sierra petrol. I wanted an electric car car but after seeing the new Sierra, I am confused

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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.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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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.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

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With 1,200 km a month in Chennai and mostly city traffic, moving to one automatic is sensible if your family’s schedules work with a single car. In that use, the Tata Nexon EV Medium Range is the stronger fit in your Rs. 15-17 lakh window. It is very smooth in stop-and-go traffic, there is no clutch heat or strain, and the instant response makes gaps easy. Your monthly running suits an EV well, and if you can install a home charger, you start each day with a full “tank” and very low running costs. As your only car, the Nexon EV has enough space for a small family, rides comfortably over broken patches, and feels easy to place in tight lanes and parking. If you can stretch your budget, the Hyundai Creta EV would make for a much better EV with a better driving experience and a larger and more comfortable car. Two watch-outs: you need a fixed parking spot with charging, and longer highway trips will need some planning around chargers.If you would rather stay with petrol, pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara automatic in a mid trim. It keeps life easy in traffic, sits a bit higher for a better view, and you already know Maruti service from your S-Cross, and if you can stretch for the hybrid, it will keep your fuel costs in check. Overall, for city-heavy use, the Nexon EV makes the most sense.

Tata Nexon EV

Hyundai Creta Electric

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara