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•15w

Hi Autocar India, We are planning to buy an EV car for our family. Can you suggest which type of EV car we should buy for intercity travel? Actually, my home is in Odisha, and my father's service is in Jamshedpur. We are planning to buy the Tata Punch EV 2.O. Is it a good choice for Jamshedpur to Odisha, and also for a city ride? I am a little bit confused.

•15w

Go for the Tata Punch EV 40kWh, because your Jamshedpur - Odisha runs will be far easier with the bigger battery, and it still stays super handy in the city. In the real world, you can expect roughly 220-230km on the highway if you cruise sensibly, so most Odisha destinations will need two fast-charge stops depending on where you’re headed. In town, its small size, light steering and strong regen make daily driving simple, and the ground clearance handles broken roads and village links without drama.

Be a bit honest about the highway bit. Charging on that corridor is improving but not perfect, so plan stops on the main highways and keep a 15-20 percent buffer. The Punch EV charges at a max of 50kW, so a 20-80 percent top-up can take around 30-35 minutes on a good DC charger.

If you often do 400 km plus with four adults and luggage, it will feel small, and the total trip time will stretch. If those long runs are only occasional, the Punch EV 40kWh is a sensible, lower-cost way to go electric.

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•14h

I intend to replace my TATA Tiago NRG and am looking for a small SUV EV. My driving is around 5000 km per year with mostly highway driving for leisure trips of maximum 400 km per day. I am thinking of buying the Punch Empowered 40kw under a budget of 13 lakh but I am worried about "range anxiety".

•10h

With 5,000 km a year and mostly highway leisure trips of up to 400 km a day, the Tata Punch EV Empowered 40 kWh is actually a very sensible choice. The 40 kWh battery offers a real-world range of around 300-350 km depending on driving style and conditions, which is enough for most of your trips with a top-up en route. The Punch EV is also one of the most affordable electric SUVs, and it offers a comfortable ride, good ground clearance and a compact footprint that makes it easy to live with.Range anxiety is understandable, but it is largely a planning issue. On a 400 km trip, you will need a quick charging stop, and with the growing DC fast-charging network, this is easily manageable. The key is to plan your stops around available chargers and not run the battery too low. Overall, the Punch EV Empowered 40 kWh is the right choice for your usage and budget. Plan your charging stops and you will find range anxiety is far less of an issue than it seems.

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•2d

I am first time car buyer planning to buy an SUV considering family needs. I will be driving mostly in Bangalore city traffic and plan to drive longer distances every few months, up to 500 kms including ghat roads. I would like to have good service support, automatic option (not decided), front visibility for city traffic. My budget is upto 12L. Can you suggest suitable options?

•8h

For your requirements, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the best fit. It offers a strong balance of city-friendly dimensions, good front visibility and a comfortable ride, which is important for Bangalore traffic. This Mahindra car is also one of the most spacious compact SUVs in the segment, making it a genuinely comfortable family car. It handles highway runs and ghat sections well, with a stable and confident feel. Mahindra’s service network is strong, and the car is well-priced within your budget. The automatic option is a proper torque converter, which is smooth and reliable in city conditions.The Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5-litre is a good alternative, offering lower running costs and better efficiency. Its new turbo petrol will offer better highway performance, but it only comes with a manual. It is not as spacious as the 3XO, but it is comfortable, easy to drive and backed by Maruti’s extensive service network.Overall, the 3XO is the more complete package for your needs. It combines space, comfort, city usability and highway capability better than most rivals in this price range.

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•2d

Hi, I am planning to buy a sub compact SUV. I have a family of 5 adults and my usage is majorly in the city with occasional driving on the highway. I prefer manual gearbox. Please suggest.

•8h

For a family of five adults with predominantly city use and occasional highway runs, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is a solid choice. It is one of the widest cars in the segment, which makes it genuinely usable as a five-seater, and the rear seat is comfortable enough for three adults on city journeys. The 1.2 turbo petrol engine is punchy and well suited to both city driving and highway overtakes, while the manual gearbox is smooth and easy to use. The 3XO also offers excellent value for money, a strong safety package and a good feature set. The only real compromise is the boot, which is on the smaller side, but for your usage pattern that is a reasonable trade-off. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a good alternative, but the 3XO is the better all-round package for a family of five.

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