I want to purchase a new ev car under 20 lakhs and i have daily run of 80 kms. I want to purchase before 10th march

Autocar India

•2w

Considering you already own a Honda City, which is a large and spacious sedan, we would recommend the MG Windsor EV in the bigger battery Pro version. The Windsor is a ground up EV and offers one of the best senses of space for its price and size. It is well equipped and, with the larger 52.9 kWh battery, you can realistically expect a range of over 350 km, which is more than sufficient for your daily 80 km commute. It is also a comfortable car for four adults, and the boot is generously sized.
If you want something smaller, the Tata Punch EV is also worth considering, especially with the long range 35 kWh battery pack. This should deliver a real world range of around 230 km. The Punch is a pleasant car to drive, and if you are planning to buy one, this is also a good time as Tata is about to launch the facelifted version. Do note that deliveries may extend beyond your preferred 10 March timeline.

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Ankit

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What about evitara and ebella

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Mungara Rahul

•5d

I am planning to buy my first car, and I have never owned one before. I own a house with a car parking area. My car usage will be very low, maybe twice a week or even less. I am confused about what to choose: Should I buy a petrol vehicle now (BS6 Phase 2 engine car)? Or should I wait for flex-fuel engines to come to market, as E27 is in the news? Should I buy an EV? Please advise.

Autocar India

•2d

First, let’s clear the confusion around flex-fuel and E27. There’s a lot of noise on social media, but flex-fuel cars (E27 and above) are still some time away in the mass market. Also, it’s not yet clear what real-world benefit they will offer to customers. Higher ethanol blends generally reduce fuel efficiency, so unless E27 fuel is significantly cheaper than today’s E20 petrol, the advantage may not be substantial.Current BS6 Phase 2 petrol cars are fully compatible with E20 fuel, which is expected to remain the base fuel even if higher ethanol blends are introduced. So buying a petrol car now is absolutely safe and sensible. There’s no need to delay your purchase waiting for flex-fuel technology.Now, since you have your own house with dedicated parking, installing a home charger is possible. That makes an EV a practical option. For a first-time buyer, an EV is actually very easy to drive. It has no clutch, no gear shifts, offers smooth acceleration, and has very low running costs. Something like the Tata Punch EV offers good value. Just keep in mind that long highway trips will require planning around charging stops.If your usage is only twice a week or less, a regular petrol car may still be the simpler, more flexible choice. One of our go-to recommendations for first-time buyers is the Honda Amaze. It’s easy to drive, reliable, comfortable and offers hassle-free ownership.

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PRANAV SHAH

•2w

I am planning to buy an EV car, but I am confused between the MG Windsor and the Toyota eBella from Toyota. Please guide me on which one would be the better choice.

Autocar India

•17h

It's hard to recommend a car without knowing more about your personal requirements. However, generally speaking, the Toyota eBella, essentially the Suzuki eVitara, which has been selling for a while now in Europe, has a reliable software experience. On the other hand, the MG Windsor has been known to have a few software glitches. These, however, being software-driven, are fixable, and MG has issued some updates already. Beyond this, in every other way, the MG Windsor is a much better car, offering far more interior space and comfort, an impressive feature list and a good ride quality.

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Kunal Garg

•1d

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy a new SUV in 2026 within a budget of ₹30-40 lakh. I want a proper off-road capable vehicle that also works well as a family car. Can we expect the Toyota RAV4 to launch in India in 2026? Please advise.

Autocar India

•13h

As of now, Toyota has no concrete plans to bring the Toyota RAV4 to India in 2026 or anytime soon. The challenge is cost. The RAV4 would have to be imported or assembled in small numbers, which would push its price well beyond what most buyers in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket expect. Also, by Indian standards, it’s not a particularly large SUV, and at that price, buyers here tend to want more size and presence.Sadly, there’s a bit of a vacuum in the Rs 30-40 lakh space, and in this range, your more practical choices are SUVs like the Mahindra XUV7XO and the Tata Harrier. Both are spacious, comfortable for family use, and capable on bad roads. If you can stretch closer to Rs 50 lakh, options like the Skoda Kodiaq and the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron (a more affordable version below the R-Line is expected) are very strong all-rounders with a more premium feel.Another SUV worth waiting for is the Kia Sorento, which we understand could arrive around the festive season at roughly Rs 40 lakh. That might come closest to what you’re looking for, a proper global SUV with family practicality and some genuine all-road ability.

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