I am planning to buy an electric car primarily for local usage. I have shortlisted the Tata Punch EV, Tata Nexon EV, and MG Windsor EV, but I am confused between these options. My key considerations are real-world driving range and rear seat comfort, especially legroom. Could you please suggest which of these EVs offers the best range and the most spacious rear seating? Also, are there any better alternatives I should consider?

Autocar India

•5w

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara with its 61 kWh battery pack has an officially claimed range of 543 km on a full charge, which is comfortably the highest among the three you’ve mentioned. Even if you factor in real‑world conditions, you can expect a useful touring range that’s still well ahead of the Punch EV and Windsor.

For rear seat space, the MG Windsor EV is the one to go for; it has the most generous back‑seat legroom and overall cabin width, making it the most comfortable for passengers in the back. If you choose the Windsor Pro variant with the 52.9 kWh battery, you get a certified range of 449 km.

In real‑world use, that typically translates to roughly 340-370 km depending on your driving style and conditions, which is more than sufficient for daily local and city driving. The Windsor isn’t quite as refined or efficient as the e-Vitara, but it strikes the best balance between range and rear seat space if those are your two main priorities.

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Gangadhar Gupta

•5w

Thank you sir for your answer

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