My previous car was a 2017 Toyota Etios Liva VX Dual Tone, which had covered about 75,000 km. We’ve sold it and are now planning to buy an EV. I’m leaning towards the Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 kWh variant. Is it a good choice, given reports that a new-generation Nexon could launch next year?

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Yes, Tata Motors is not the last word in reliability or service quality. Having said that there have been many improvements to the products and many issues have been sorted out. Dealer improvements are also being made and in many cities there are new format dealerships being opened which have received some encouraging feedback. If you are confident about the dealer in your area, then that would be one less worry for you. However, if you are still worried about reliability and service quality, we would recommend you look to the Kia Syros EV or the Hyundai Creta Electric, as both cars will meet your requirements of reliability and service quality. Furthermore, they have well-sorted powertrains that are easy to drive and refined too.

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The Tata Punch EV is a good choice for your requirements. It will comfortably fit within your budget. It offers enough space for four passengers to sit in reasonable comfort and the ride quality is also pretty good. The Punch EV offers enough pep for your commute, and the 40kWh battery pack also delivers more than sufficient range for your requirements. Your budget can get you a range-topping Empowered S trim, which gets plenty of feel-good features, including a sunroof, leatherette upholstery and front seat ventilation. If features are not at the top of your priority list, you should consider the Kia Syros EV as an alternative. The Syros EV is significantly larger than the Punch EV and offers a lot more passenger room as well as luggage space. The Syros EV also delivers good ride comfort and should comfortably meet your requirements for range even with the smaller of its two battery packs. Your budget will get you the Kia Syros EV 42kWh in base HTK trim. However we'd urge you to increase your budget or perhaps haggle harder with your dealer to get the HTK Plus, which packs in a few additional but very meaningful features, such as a rear-view camera.

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With a budget of around Rs 50 lakh, there are some interesting options worth considering. In the hybrid space, the upcoming JSW Combat, based on the Jetour T2, would be one of the more interesting options. It should offer a distinctive design, a high seating position, a premium cabin, plenty of features and strong performance. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain could also make good sense given your relatively low annual running and the availability of home charging from mid-2027.If you prefer a more conventional luxury SUV, the Skoda Kodiaq is another option worth considering. It offers a comfortable, spacious cabin and a more traditional SUV experience, although it does not offer a hybrid powertrain.

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