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•9w

I am planning to buy an electric car with a budget of around Rs. 30L as a family car. Which EV offers the best value for money in this price range? I also want to consider its resale value after 5-6 years. Which model would you recommend?

•9w

The best all-rounder when it comes to EVs at the Rs 30 lakh price range is the Mahindra XEV 9S. For one, it's a large vehicle with three rows of seats, giving you maximum space at this price. You also get plenty of choice in the form of three battery pack options, depending on your requirement, and on top of it all, it's loaded with features. For Cars Under 30 lakhs, you could get one of the top two variants - Pack Three or Pack Three Above - with all the bells and whistles and the largest battery pack. It also packs in strong performance, with a 286hp motor mounted on the rear axle, as well as good range from the large battery - around 480km in real-world usage.

Another strong option is the newly launched Tata Sierra EV. While not as large as the XEV 9S and without the third row of seats, its front and second row are incredibly spacious and comfortable, and it has a large boot too. The better news is that you get the top variant at around Rs 28 lakh, on road, and this not only gets you a similar feature set to the Mahindra, but also a battery and range figure that's almost as good. Moreover, this also gets you a dual-motor AWD setup with even greater performance. In outright terms, the seven-seat XEV is a better value, but if you have no need for the third row, the Sierra might work better for you.

Resale value on any EV at present is not going to be as good as an equivalent petrol car, due to various factors, such as uncertainty around the condition and quality of the battery after several years of use. With that in mind, a strong brand and popular model are likely to give a better resale value, and both these are popular models from popular brands, so they should be as good as it can get.

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•9w•

@preeyankbaid Go for XEV 9S

•9w•

@autocar.india what about harrier ev ?

•9w•

@basith exactly what I was thinking

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•3d

Hello, I am planning to buy an EV that I need for a daily commute 170 km out which 80 km is on expressway. Rest is on state highway and city with heavy vehicle traffic. I am looking for a comfortable 7-seater for long term for at least next 8-10 years. I am inclined towards MG Tomahawk top trim and XEV 9s pack two Above 70kWh. Please advise.

•2d

With your 170km daily commute, including 80km on the expressway, the Tomahawk EV is a very strong fit. The 69.2kWh battery gives it a claimed 517km range, while our first drive review found it delivered 4.85km/kWh in a fast highway run, translating to around 336km of real-world range. That gives you a useful buffer for your daily commute.For your requirement of a comfortable 7-seater, the Tomahawk also has a spacious second row with excellent legroom, reclining seats and good third-row access. The third row is usable for adults on shorter journeys, although boot space with all three rows up is limited.The XEV 9S Pack Two Above 70 is the more sophisticated and performance-oriented option, but the Tomahawk's strengths are better aligned with your priorities: comfort, space and easy highway cruising. Our first drive also found it surprisingly easy to drive despite its size, with excellent visibility and light steering.The only concern is that the Tomahawk is a new EV, so there is no established 8–10 year ownership track record yet. An extended warranty would therefore be worth considering.

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•10h

Iam looking for a new car. I drive about 500km a month in Bengaluru, with occasional trips to Mysuru. My budget is 10L.

•2h

With a monthly usage of around 500km in Bengaluru and occasional trips to Mysuru, your running is relatively low, so a petrol car makes the most sense. Your budget of Rs 10 lakh puts you in the premium hatchback or entry-level compact SUV segment. In this price range, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a very strong option. It is spacious, comfortable, fuel-efficient and easy to drive in the city, while also being reliable and inexpensive to maintain.If you prefer the higher seating position and better ground clearance of an SUV, the Tata Punch is worth considering. It is well-suited to Bengaluru's roads and offers a more commanding driving position, though it is not as spacious as the Baleno. Overall, the Baleno is the most well-rounded choice for your usage and budget.

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•7h

I want to buy a strong hybrid car for an approximate monthly running of 800-1,000 km, mostly in the city, with occasional outstation trips.

•6h

The Victoris Hybrid is the most sensible choice here because it is essentially the same car as the Grand Vitara and Hyryder underneath, but it gets a more premium interior and a better feature list, including level 2 ADAS, at a similar price. The hybrid system is proven, the ownership experience is straightforward, and the car is well suited to both city and highway use. The only thing to keep in mind is that the boot is on the smaller side due to the battery pack, but overall it is the most balanced and value-for-money hybrid option in this segment.

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