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•4w

I currently own a Hyundai i20 petrol, and my daily running is around 140 km. I am planning to buy an EV. Which one would be the best choice for Indian conditions, especially village roads?

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•4w

Pick the Tata Nexon EV for your use. It will comfortably cover your 140km daily run on a single charge, with a real 250-300 km range, and its high ground clearance and tough suspension handle broken village roads without scraping. Tata’s service reach and roadside help are the best among mass EVs here, so support in smaller towns is easier. It is not the quickest to fast charge, and the ride can feel a bit busy on sharp ruts, but it takes abuse well.

On a tighter budget, the Tata Punch EV also works for 140 km days if you charge at home every night. 

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•4w

@amit.69 Go for Nexon EV because it's a well build & robust model

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•3d

How good is a budget EV on highways? Will it reasonably match a highway travel schedule?

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Budget EVs can handle highway runs, but you need to plan your trip a bit differently. Most budget EVs like the Tata Punch EV or the MG Windsor have a real-world range of 200-300 km, so on longer journeys you will need to factor in charging stops.If you plan your route around fast chargers and start each leg with a full battery, you can keep your schedule fairly predictable. Charging times are the key variable. A 30-40 minute fast charge is typical, but availability and queue times can add up.In terms of performance, most budget electric cars can cruise at highway speeds comfortably, but you will see range drop if you drive aggressively or use the air conditioning heavily. Overall, a budget EV can do highway trips, but you need to build in charging time and be a bit more organised than you would be with a petrol or diesel car. If you are doing this kind of trip regularly, a diesel or petrol car is still the more convenient option. If it is occasional and you are happy to plan, an EV can work.

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•1w

I have an old Honda City, a 2011 model, which we use for my kids' daily school commute. The daily travel is around 45 km. I'm planning to get a Tata Punch EV for the same purpose. Should I keep the old Honda City, or exchange it? It would be useful during the service period of the Punch EV.

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•2d

The Tata Punch EV makes for a sensible upgrade for your daily 45km use. It will be far more efficient and cheaper to run than your Honda City, and the compact size makes it easy to manoeuvre in city traffic. The question of whether to keep the City comes down to how you plan to use the car. If the Punch EV will be your only car, it is worth keeping the City as a backup for longer journeys. However, if the Punch EV will be dedicated to the school run and you have access to another car for longer journeys, it makes sense to exchange the City and reduce your overall ownership costs. This Tata car is a reliable and practical choice for your daily commute, but keeping the City as a backup gives you flexibility if you need it.

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•1d

I live in Pune and am planning to change my car due to a heavy clutch. I currently own a 2020 Creta Diesel E. I am looking for a reliable automatic car with good mileage and decent features, such as a 360-degree camera. I also want decent performance and a car that I can keep for the next 10 years. My budget is around Rs. 20-22 lakh.

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•2m

Given your priorities of reliability, good mileage, decent features and long-term ownership, the Kia Seltos IVT would be our recommendation. The automatic version will be better suited, as you are struggling with the heavy clutch. More specifically, the HTX(A) trim will get you everything you would want. The CVT gearbox is smooth and effortless in the city, and the naturally aspirated engine has good performance without sacrificing too much efficiency. The cabin space and quality are excellent, and the Kia cars are very reliable too. Safety is another aspect in which it scores a perfect 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP tests. Overall, it is a very strong package and one that will suffice your needs the best.

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