I am looking to buy an EV under ₹20 lakh for city commuting and want a 360-degree camera for tight spaces. Which are good options, excluding MG?

•37w

The Tata Nexon EV is a good option to consider. It is a sub-4-meter SUV that’s easy to manage in tighter spaces, and it offers a 360-degree camera. However, within your Rs 20 lakh budget, you could also get the Hyundai Creta Electric.

While it will be bigger in size, it is a more well-rounded EV with more space and better reliability. It would be costlier than the Nexon EV, but the base version would come in under your Rs 20 lakh budget.

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•3d

I own a Hyundai Creta Electric Long Range, delivered on September 20, 2026, although it was registered in July 2026. Sometimes, the car does not deliver the 400-450 km range I expected after a full charge. It achieved the displayed range on the first charge, but now the estimate is 50-100 km lower. Is this normal, or has Hyundai failed to deliver the claimed range?

•2d

What you are seeing is completely normal behaviour for an electric car. The range displayed on the Hyundai Creta Electric is not a fixed number. It is a prediction based on your recent driving style, speed, use of air conditioning, terrain and even outside temperature. If you have been setting a lower AC temperature or frequently driving at high speeds, the car will show a lower estimated range after a full charge. This is not a sign of battery degradation or a problem with the car, especially after just a month of ownership.The claimed range of 400-450 km is under ideal test conditions. In real-world driving, it is perfectly normal to see 50-100 km less depending on how and where you drive. The fact that you saw the full range on your first charge and then less later simply means the car has adapted its prediction to your actual usage.There is nothing to worry about here. Your Creta EV is behaving exactly as it should. If you want to maximise range, try driving more gently, using less AC and keeping speeds moderate. But overall, this is normal EV behaviour and not a cause for concern.

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•1h

Touchscreens, sunroofs, ambient lighting, everything is good… but brands should provide better rear-seat comfort first. That's what matters on long drives.

•2h

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•6d

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•5d

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•3d

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