Hi AutocarIndia Team, I am really interested in the Tata Sierra EV. Any scoops or news on when we can potentially expect the same to be launched here in India? Thanks, TechiePetrolhead

Autocar India

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For a 40-50 km daily city run and a budget of Rs. 15-17 lakh, go with the Nexon EV 45kWh version in a mid trim. It suits your use and budget better than stretching for the Vinfast VF6. You’ll get more than enough range for the week with a healthy buffer; it is easy to drive and park, rides comfortably over bad patches. Also, Tata’s service reach is fairly wide. The Nexon EV has also proven to be a safe car.Do note, the Nexon EV’s cabin does not feel as premium as the VF6. But for office runs, traffic and the odd weekend trip, it works well.If you want a fresher shape and a bit more road presence from your shortlist, the Tata Curvv EV is worth a look.

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Autocar India

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The first thing to understand is that the 468km figure is the ARAI-certified range, and that number is achieved under standardised test conditions. In the real world, every electric car sold in India delivers significantly less than its claimed ARAI range, depending on speed, driving style, traffic, terrain, air-conditioning use and weather conditions.This is not unique to the VinFast VF6. Models such as the Nexon EV, Curvv EV, Windsor EV and Creta Electric also deliver real-world ranges that are noticeably lower than their official ARAI figures. That said, a real-world range of around 280km does appear lower than expected and is worth investigating.Before concluding that there is a fault, check factors such as average speed, drive mode, AC usage and whether the battery has completed a few charge-discharge cycles. Many EVs show more consistent efficiency after the initial running-in period.As for escalating the issue, insist on a written response from the dealer and ask them to arrange a battery health and diagnostic check. Keep records of all communication. If the dealer is unable or unwilling to provide contact details for the manufacturer, ask for the regional service manager's details and raise the matter through VinFast's official customer support channels.

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Hyundai Creta Electric

Autocar India

•7h

Go for petrol. With 250 km a month in bumper-to-bumper, a modern diesel’s exhaust filter hates short, cold runs and can clog, forcing frequent regeneration and workshop visits. You also won’t recover the higher diesel price and upkeep with such low running, and your handful of 500 km trips a year don’t justify it.About E30, you can buy a new petrol car which are today E20-ready and the move to higher ethanol blends would be to E30 or even likely a lower blend like E27. An E20 car will most likely not face material compatibility issues as most manufacturers say that they have factored in material compliance at slightly higher ethanol levels given that, that is the case internationally. However, expect a small drop in mileage and performance versus E20 because of ethanol’s lower energy and the fact that your cars ECU has been calibrated with E20 in mind. If you want to avoid ethanol questions entirely, an EV also fits your low daily use and given that most of your driving is in bumper to bumper traffic, an EV would be ideal given its smooth and easy to drive experience. For your 500 kms long trip though, you will need at least one halt to charge.