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Anushka

•6w

I am lokking to buy a spacious EV for myself. My daily running is around 70 km, highway and city driving being 50% each. Space, power, safety and mileage are primary considerations.my budget is up to 28 Lakhs.

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Autocar India

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•6w

Go for the Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 AWD. At your budget, it meets your priorities of space, power, safety and a strong highway-city balance. The Harrier EV offers a large, comfortable cabin with excellent rear-seat space and strong safety credentials, while the dual-motor AWD setup gives it effortless performance and added confidence on highways and in low-grip conditions. With your 70 km daily running, the larger battery also ensures you can comfortably go multiple days between charges, and highway drives feel relaxed and stable.

The Mahindra XEV 9S is a close alternative if you specifically want a three-row layout and a more tech-focused cabin. It offers greater seating flexibility and a feature-rich interior, but the third row is best suited for occasional use. At highway speeds, it does not feel as planted or as polished as the Harrier EV.

Smaller EVs like the Tata Nexon EV or MG ZS EV make sense if you want to spend less or prefer something easier to drive in tight city conditions, but at your budget they feel like a compromise on space and overall performance.

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Surya

•5w

Can I purchase mahindra be6 as a third owner. Which has driven 26k km for 22L , 2025 make

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Kapil

•6w

Hi team. Looking for a car. My monthly usage will be around 800 km. Confused between Tata harrier ev and Creta diesel automatic. Could u pls suggest

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VIJAY BARAD

•6w

My daily running is 70 km which ev car near 20 laks best for milage and safety

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Ganesh Ramaswamy

•6w

Go for the hyundai creta large battery without a second thought. It is super efficient in city and highways. Brilliant driving dynamics combined with confidante seating makes it a no brainer. Test drive it and you will be convinced. I own one and am super happy

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suresh lokala

•1d

I am looking for a 5-seater automatic car with all the essential features suitable for Indian roads. It should be comfortable for both city and highway drives and ideal for family use. My top priority is safety features. My budget range is Rs. 15-20 lakh.

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Autocar India

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•6h

The Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is a spacious 5-seater midsize SUV. It is well-equipped with modern feels, has a high quality interior, and a smooth and refined powertrain. Its ride doesn't feel as comfortable, or it doesn't feel as tough as a Tata Sierra, which is also a good option to consider. However, you will have to extend your budget slightly to buy the turbo-petrol automatic version of the Sierra - the 1.5 NA petrol-DCA is simply too slow for highway use.

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Shubham Jain

•14h

My daily running is around 200 km, mostly on highways. Kindly suggest a suitable EV within a budget of Rs. 10-12 lakh.

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Autocar India

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•10h

With a 200 km highway run every day and a budget of Rs. 10-12 lakh cap, the Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 is the one you should look at. In this price, it gives the most usable highway range and it supports DC fast charging. It feels smooth and quiet at steady speeds, is easy to drive for long hours, and has a comfy cabin. The elevated driving position also gives you a great view out of the cabin and the high ground clearance will help you deal with large speed breakers and broken roads with ease.

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Balasubramaniam

•1d

I need advice regarding my next car purchase. I am currently using a 2019 Innova and now want to buy an EV. My budget is under ₹20 lakh, and I prefer a car without a sunroof.

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Autocar India

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•7h

Go for the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive. Being an entry-level variant, it doesn't get a sunroof, but it packs all the other basics. Additionally, it gets a small 42kWh battery, which Hyundai claims will travel 420km; but you can easily expect 250-300km in the real world. So if you have a limited, fixed run as well as home charging provision, the Creta Electric is smooth, spacious and a sensible buy.The Kia Carens Clavis EV is another excellent option worth considering - it has the same electric powertrain as the Creta Electric, and it also gives you the flexibility of three-row seating.

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•1w

My wife and I earn around ₹4.5 lakh per month. We are planning to buy our first car, and we prefer the EMI to be around ₹15,000-₹20,000. What car would you suggest we should buy?

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It really depends on how much down payment you are comfortable putting in, because your EMI target of Rs 15,000 to 20,000 can get you very different cars depending on the loan tenure and upfront payment.That said, for a first car that is easy to drive, safe, comfortable and still feels special, one of the strongest picks today is the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic. Skoda’s official pricing puts the Signature automatic in a range where, with roughly Rs 2.3 down payment and a 7 year loan, your EMI can sit broadly in your target bracket. The turbo petrol engine feels punchy without being intimidating, the torque converter automatic is smooth and fuss free, and the size is just right for a first time buyer.If you want to spend less and prioritise maximum ease of use, the Hyundai i20 IVT is another excellent first car. It is easier to drive than most SUVs, the IVT automatic is extremely smooth in traffic, and ownership is straightforward. You give up the higher seating position of an SUV, but for urban use, it is arguably an even easier first car.

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lakkhan

•2d

Is it worth considering buying an Audi in India at the moment over rivals like Mercedes-Benz or BMW? Could you please explain whether there are any risks associated with purchasing an Audi currently?

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•1d

From a pure product perspective, Audi’s cars like the A4, Q3 and the Q7 remain genuinely strong. Cabin quality is excellent, refinement is top-notch, quattro-equipped models are hugely capable, and the overall ownership experience can be perfectly satisfying. Where Mercedes and BMW currently have the edge is brand momentum, product freshness and showroom pull. Mercedes has the broadest luxury portfolio, while BMW arguably has the more engaging cars to drive in several segments. Audi, by comparison, has felt quieter in recent years, with fewer headline launches and slightly less buzz.Audi India remains committed, and service support for existing owners is not a concern in the way people sometimes fear.

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Nirmil Shah

•4d

I am interested in the BYD Seal, but I’m concerned about its low ground clearance of the car. Is this a serious issue on Indian roads, speed breakers, and basement ramps?

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Autocar India

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•3d

The low ground clearance of BYD Seal is something you can live with, especially if you're used to driving sedans. Its nose sits low and the distance between the wheels is long, so tall, badly built breakers and sharp ramp crests can make it touch, especially with four or five people and luggage. However on regular speed breakers, it is likely to clear if you slow right down, and you don't necessarily need to take them at a slight angle.The underbody and battery are protected, so even if it scrapes a few times, it should not be a cause of concern, however, it will feel gut-wrenching to hear the underbody scrape over the unscientifically-built speed humps.Before finalizing, if your daily route has extra-tall breakers or a tricky ramp, take a test drive on that exact path. If it clears there, you’ll be fine in regular use.

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Posted on: 7 Apr 2026