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•9w

I am planning to buy a new EV for both home use and long drives. My budget is around ₹15 lakh. I would appreciate your suggestions to help me decide on a suitable brand.

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•8w

The Nexon EV with the 45kWh battery looks like the best fit within your Rs 15 lakh budget. It’s a well-established product now, having gone through multiple updates since its debut in 2020, and Tata Motors has steadily refined it over time.

That said, don’t expect it to be entirely free of minor niggles that are known to still come up occasionally, but overall, it’s a sorted and usable EV. The size works well for city use, while its solid, reassuring build gives it good highway confidence, which is important if you’re planning longer drives.

In terms of range, you can realistically expect over 300km in real-world conditions, depending on driving style, traffic, and terrain. Charging infrastructure is also steadily improving, which makes this Tata car easier to live with as a primary car.

All things considered, it strikes a good balance between practicality, range, and price, making it one of the safest choices in this segment right now.

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•8w

Well even I have had same dilemma 2 month back, almost same budget for my new car. But I had clarity from other users experience and overall market views that Tata is never my first choice for a long term commitment and association.

•7w

I brought a MG ZS EV after considering Tata and mahindra. Best decision i feel. ZS feels more premium with a little extra budget.

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•16h

Want to buy a car with an on-road price of approx 18 lakh. Easy to handle & maintain. My usage is moderate with few upcountry trips. I would prefer a moderate EV.

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•4h

Pick the Tata Nexon EV 45. It fits your Rs. 18 lakh on-road target, is super easy to drive and park, and its high seating and ground clearance take bad roads and speed breakers in stride. For your moderate use, the larger 45kWh battery is enough for a week of city runs, and those occasional roadtrips with just one planned charge stop, and Tata’s charging and service network is the widest right now, which makes EV life simpler outside big cities. It is light on upkeep, too - no oil changes, fewer wear parts, and Tata’s EV service costs have been reasonable.

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•3d

Hi Autocar, I am Anand, a 33-year-old professional working in marketing. My job involves a lot of driving. My daily commute is around 50 km, but on some days, I may cover as much as 200 km. I am interested in buying an EV to help reduce my running costs. My budget is Rs. 15 lakh. Could you please suggest a good EV that offers strong safety rating, a good set of features, and is well-suited to my usage pattern?

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•1d

Pick the Tata Punch EV 40kWh. It fits your 50 km daily grind and those occasional 200 km days without range stress, while keeping running costs far lower than petrol. It is easy to drive and park, rides well on bad roads, and you still get a modern cabin with a big touchscreen, and 360 camera on higher trims. Safety is solid too - the Punch platform has a strong crash-test record, and you get ESC and 6 airbags.Real-world range is about 240 km, so a 200 km day with AC is fine if you start full, DC fast-charging is also quicker with the facelifted version so a top-up on the highway should be relatively quick. You budget should get you the top Empowered Plus S trim.One catch: the rear seat is fine for two but fitting three can be a sqeeze. If that is an issue, you can stretch your budget and get a Nexon EV instead.

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•1d

Hi, I am currently using a Ford Figo 1.2 petrol, 2019. I love the car, but I am looking to upgrade as Ford has left India, and I may have issues selling it after a couple of years. Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the car, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. The car has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Right now, my running in the city is approx 500-600 kms per month. I mostly use a car for my office commute, and I don’t have a bike as of now. And yearly, out of the city running of around 2000 kms per year. Please, my city running may increase in future if I change my house location or office. I am very much confused about EV and petrol cars. In EVs, I was considering the Nexon EV. In petrol I was considering, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun 2025 (1.0 and 1.5), as I am getting some deals on them, Skoda Kylaq ( budget option with the same engine). As I am coming in a Ford Figo, I am looking for something which feels great to drive. Please suggest the correct car option. Reiterating question- Q1. Should I go ahead and sell the Ford Figo, or can I keep it for a couple of years? Q2. Ford Figo has been driven around 65k, and I have been offered 2.75 lakhs. I think it's a good value, thoughts? Q3. Will EV be the correct option for me? ( looking at my running) Q4. Or should I go ahead with petrol cars? (This E20/E30 discussion has created so much confusion) Q5. If I were to choose a petrol car, which option would be great for me? Thanks!

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•1d

You don’t have to sell the Figo yet. If it’s healthy, keep it 1-2 years more; parts and service are still fine, and depreciation from here is slow. The Rs. 2.75 lakh offer is fair for a 2019 petrol at 65k km. Try direct sale or multiple portals and aim closer to Rs. 3 lakh-plus if the car is clean.Pick the VW Taigun 1.5 if you upgrade now, because it’s the only one on your list that truly feels like a step up from your Figo for daily drives and relaxed highway runs. The 1.5 is punchy, and the steering and body control make city and highway drives enjoyable. One honest catch: the automatic can feel a bit hesitant in crawl; the manual is more fun if you don’t mind a clutch. The Honda Elevate is nice, but it isn't as enjoyable as the VW/Skoda SUVs.With 500-600 km a month in the city and about 2,000km a year out of town, an EV like the Nexon EV won’t pay back quickly unless you have cheap home charging and your running shoots up.Go petrol. Don’t stress about E20/E30 - the VW-Skoda 1.0/1.5 are E20-ready, and should not pose issues if and when E30 is rolled out.

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I have been using a Hyundai Creta Diesel since 2017 and have driven it for almost 2 lakh km. I am now planning to upgrade my vehicle. Would the Mahindra XUV 7X0 base diesel variant be a good choice for my requirements?

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Posted on: 26 Apr 2026