Want a second EV for daily solo city driving (≈700 km/month) with a ₹10 lakh budget. Please recommend models.

Autocar India

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For city use, moving up from your 2022 Swift automatic, you should consider a small, easy-going EV like the Tata Punch EV. The Tata Punch EV with the larger battery best fits your needs. It’s similar to your Swift in size, so parking and driving in traffic will feel natural, but it is much quieter and smoother. It also cuts running costs for daily office runs, and if you can charge at home overnight, you’ll cover several days of city trips without worry. The ride quality is also comfy, you get a good view out of the cabin given its higher seating position, and it is a feature-rich SUV.Do note, though, if you plan on doing highway trips, you will have to plan your charging stops. Alternatively, if you want the smallest EV purely for city usage, consider the MG Comet.

Tata Punch EV

Autocar India

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You’re moving from an Ignis and want a small, city‑friendly pure EV where comfort matters more than range or speed. Given that brief, we would pick the Tata Punch EV with the Standard battery in a mid trim, rather than the Long Range. It suits your use because the size is still easy to park, the higher seat makes it simple to get in and out, and the suspension feels more comfortable on broken city roads than most small cars. Compared to your Marutu Suzuki Ignis, the Tata Punch EV rides much better, and the cabin is far quieter, so your daily runs will feel calmer. Since you don’t need a big range, the Standard battery keeps price and weight down, which helps ride comfort too.Two things to keep in mind. The Punch EV is a touch larger than the Tata Tiago EV, so in very tight parking, the Tiago is still the easier tool. Also, Tata’s charging network is improving, but still uneven by area, so check chargers near your regular routes before you decide.On your question about more small EVs from Hyundai or Maruti, as of now, neither has a small, affordable city EV in showrooms. Maruti’s next EV is expected to be an MPV, and Hyundai too has nothing in the same bracket as the Punch EV. If you want the smallest footprint today, the Tiago EV remains the other good pick, but for comfort-first city use, the Punch EV fits your brief best.

Tata Punch EV

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Tata Tiago EV

Autocar India

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Since your running is very low and majorly in the city, a simple petrol automatic makes more sense for you. Consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI+ automatic as it falls in your budget and fits your brief best. The high seating means its easy to get in and out of and the big windows make it easy to see all around, which you'll appreciate. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is refined and the torque converter automatic gearbox is smooth, which makes it relacing to drive. Maruti’s wide service reach keeps ownership simple and the Brezza has also proven to be a reliable SUV. With only about 100 km a month, you won’t save enough on fuel to offset the higher price of an EV. An EV can still suit you if you have a fixed parking spot with access to a charger and you want a quiet and easy drive. If that appeals, look at the Tata Punch EV. Do note the upfront price is higher, and long-term battery ageing and resale values are still settling in our market.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Tata Punch EV