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•13w

I am planning to buy an EV in the ₹50-60 lakh price range. My key requirements are around 500 km range, along with good space, comfort, and overall refinement. I have shortlisted the Tesla Model Y L and the BYD Sealion 7. Which of these would make more sense for my needs?

•12w

While both your shortlisted EVs are excellent in their own right, they do have their shortcomings. The Tesla Model Y L is priced at Rs 62 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it outside your budget, and though it has an impressive WLTP range, it has yet to be proven in the real world.

Similarly, although the BYD Sealion 7 represents excellent value for money, its real-world range is far removed from its official figure, and in our real-world test, the dual-motor version of this BYD car managed around 370km on a full charge.

Of the two, we'd recommend the Sealion 7, which offers better value overall than the Tesla car. However, another EV you should consider in your price range is the recently unveiled Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift. The original model came the closest to delivering a real-world 500km range in our tests, and this new one, with its larger 84kWh battery, should easily cross that figure. Hyundai's EV powertrains are among the most efficient around, and the Ioniq 5 is as well-appointed and equipped, spacious and comfortable as the best out there.

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•12w

Thanks for recommendations. Sealion 7 seems a better value for money preposition. If i exclude rear seat comfort from my priorities then how is Mercedes CLA electric considering my other needs ?

•12w

Go for Tesla Model YL...take a test drive and u will know the difference....Chinese ev might have all the bells and whistles...but no where near a TESLA

•11w

Ya even i suggest...go for tesla,though electric cars don't have any resale but I am sure its going to be better than Chinese brands.

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