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•6w

Hi, I am looking to buy either Syros EV or a hybrid car. My usage is around 65 km run in heavy traffic zone between Delhi and Gurgaon almost 3 times a week on weekdays and local city driving on weekends. Once in 4-5 months, I plan intercity trips. Please tell whether Syros EV or Maruti Grand Vitara makes sense. I do have an independent house so I can set up home charging. However, I am also concerned on what should be done if EV breaks down considering current facilities and how quick is the road side assistance for EV. Finally, I want to go ahead with company leasing due to which I will be the second owner and have to buyback after 3 years. Please suggest.

•5w

Go for the Kia Syros EV. With your usage pattern of 65 km runs in heavy traffic three times a week, plus local city driving on weekends, the Syros EV makes far more sense than the Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid. You have a predictable, high-frequency commute and the ability to install a home charger, which is exactly the scenario where an EV delivers maximum benefit. The Syros EV is a well-rounded package with a comfortable ride, spacious cabin and a premium feel, and it will handle your daily runs effortlessly while keeping running costs low.

On the question of breakdowns and roadside assistance, Kia offers a robust support network and dedicated EV roadside assistance. In the event of a breakdown, the response time is generally comparable to that of an ICE car, and Kia can arrange for the car to be towed to the nearest service centre if required. The Syros EV also comes with an 8-year battery warranty, which covers the most expensive component of the car and provides peace of mind over the ownership period.

The company lease arrangement with a buyback after three years further strengthens the case for the Syros EV. You are not exposed to long-term depreciation risk, and you get the benefit of lower running costs and a modern EV ownership experience without worrying about long-term battery degradation.

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•5w•

@autocar.india Thanks for the reply. Does it mean on leasing where I will be the 2nd owner , say end of lease term of 3 years will I get remaining 5 years of warranty and will be missing out in case I am the first owner ?

•5w•

@nitinjain.1

As far as I know, warranty follows the car, not the owner, so you should still get leftover 5 years.

•3w•

as far as i know after visiting the kia showroom the warranty for battery is for 15 years and unlimited kilometers. So I guess you are set. Just make sure to read the conditions to maintain the battery warranty but its not that weird, just some common practices you would have to maintain.

•5w•

Weekly 300 km running half in city and half in highway budget is upto 10lac Pl suggest car with safety ..excluding tata

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I’m considering buying the Tata EV Accomplished, but I’m quite confused after coming across several negative reviews about the car and Tata’s after-sales service. While I’m interested in buying it, these concerns have made me hesitant. Would you recommend going ahead with the purchase or considering other options? What should I keep in mind before making a decision?

•2d

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•2d

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•2d

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•2d

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