Hi, I'm planning to buy an EV to go to the office within a budget of 12 lakhs. My daily commute is around 100km.

Autocar India

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For your usage as a second car that will spend most of its life in the city, the Tata Punch EV Long Range would actually be the first choice. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre, offers more than enough range for daily duties and is based on a dedicated EV architecture rather than an ICE conversion. It also gets a modern feature set and feels purpose-built as an electric vehicle.If you want something larger and more spacious, the MG Windsor EV is the alternative to consider. It offers exceptional cabin space and comfort, and feels like a segment-above product for the money.As for the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, it carries over the 39.4kWh battery pack and electric motor from the XUV400, rather than using the newer INGLO-based technology seen on the BE 6 and XEV 9e. So while it benefits from the new 3XO interior and feature set, the underlying EV hardware is not all-new.

Tata Punch EV

MG Windsor

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

Mahindra XEV 9e

Autocar India

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Yes, it’s doable in a Punch EV 40kWh, but you’ll need three DC fast‑charge stops; keep a fourth short top‑up as backup. Hyderabad to Chennai is about 630 km. In the Punch EV, you can expect roughly 240km per full charge on the highway if you cruise at about 80-90kph with AC. Start at 100%, and stop every 200kms or so at a DC fast charger.There are plenty of chargers along the way, but plan your stops in advance along with alternatives if they are out of order or occupied. Aim for 30-50 kW DC wherever possible; 20-80% typically takes about 40 minutes. The drive is already about 11 hours and with charging stops, it will be closer to 14 hours. If that seems like too much time on the road then plan a night halt on the way.

Tata Punch EV

Autocar India

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Consider the Kia Seltos HTK 1.5 petrol, manual. It suits your use because you already have the Tata Tiago EV for 100 km daily runs, so a simple petrol makes more sense than a costly diesel. The Kia Seltos is well-equipped on the lower trims and will feel like a significant upgrade over your Brezza, gives decent highway economy, and Kia service has a good reputation.For family drives, it’s roomy, the ride is comfy, the cabin feels airy, and you get a big, useful boot. On the odd office run, the manual is light and easy to use, but alternatively, the IVT will make city driving even more effortless.One thing to note is that with a full load and luggage, it feels just “enough” for quick overtakes.If you don't need something quite as big, the Hyundai Venue is a solid choice too.

Tata Tiago EV

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Venue