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Krishnan

7w

I am planning to buy a Punch.ev but I’m confused with other EVs like the MG Windsor EV, Tata Nexon EV, and Hyundai e-Vitara. I have to travel about 75 km daily, and I also go out occasionally with my family. Which one is the better choice?

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Autocar India

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The new Tata Punch EV facelift, which has been recently launched, is hard to fault. It now offers improved range, strong performance and an excellent ride. What makes it even more attractive is the pricing. Tata Motors has launched it at a starting price of Rs 10.3 lakh (on-road), which makes it an exceptional value and even more competitive than before.

The only real weakness of the Punch EV is the cramped back seat, which may not be ideal for regular family outings. If your daily 75km commute is the priority and your family can tolerate the tighter rear space occasionally, then you can go for the Punch EV without a second thought.

However, if cabin space is critical for you, then the MG Windsor EV is the better option. It has a far more spacious and comfortable cabin, making it better suited for family use, though it is not as nice to drive as the Punch EV.

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Vijay

6w

Please go for Punch it's an AWESOME product and plus BE INDIAN BUY INDIAN 🇮🇳💚

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Abey

6w

My suggestion is to buy Suzuki e-vitara. Can blindly trust Japanese

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Prakash

6w

Don't go for Tata car since there are no delivery commitments from the Company and the customer care does not respond at all. You book a car with Tata and then be at their mercy for delivery. Worst experience

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Tarun

6w

Buy punch or nexon Don't buy MG. it's a chinese car Mg version You can check WULING cars of China

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Dr Palaniswamy Eswaran

6w

Need more details on BASS related to EV. I m a retd person, may use EV only for an average of 10KM per day. Is it advisable to go for Rs 2.5 per KM battery insurance. Planning to buy PUNCH. If so which model will suit for sparingly using senior(70) person. Feel free to suggest me.

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Akshay

6w

If you want ROI and don’t want to spent toooo much money go for punch. You will not regret. If your planning to go outstation 400km go to next version.

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Kartik Iyer

6w

I got a Tata Punch.EV in July last year and it’s been a pleasure to use. I had test driven this and the Nexon.EV. I would suggest test drive each of the cars you are considering and see how they drive. Also understand their interfaces for things like adjusting your driving modes, regenerative breaking levels etc. The Tata EVs let you modify regen levels with paddles behind the steering wheel. It is massively useful while driving!!

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Prasath

6w

Hi, I am planning to buy a new car and this is my first car in family. I am a beginner just now got licence. Suggest me a best car. As I am staying in rental house not in my own house. Usage of the vehicle is depend on the vehicle you suggest...

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Suganthan

2d

Hello, I am planning to buy a new car within a budget of ₹12-13 lakh. Currently, I own a Hyundai i20 Active and a Kia Seltos, both petrol. My daily driving is around 90-100 km, with 60% highway and 40% city usage. I am looking for a car that offers good fuel efficiency, low maintenance costs, and reliable long-term ownership. I am also open to considering an EV if it makes sense for my usage. Could you please suggest the best suitable option for my needs?

Autocar India team

Autocar India

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If you can fit a home charger, the Tata Punch EV Adventure 40kWh version is a great choice for your 100km highway commute. With your usage, you can expect a real-world range of around 250km, which gives you plenty of buffer. Compared to your petrol cars, the Punch EV will be very quiet, smooth and effortless, while running costs will be significantly lower. The Punch EV also rides superbly, is comfortable enough to spend time in, and is well-equipped for the price.Do note that longer trips will require more planning around public chargers, but if you are planning to keep your Seltos, you have a good alternative there.If you cannot set up home charging, consider the Hyundai Venue HX5 diesel manual. It will use less fuel than your petrol cars, highway performance is good, and you will be familiar with the service network as a Hyundai owner.On the test drive, head out on your commute route and drive at your usual speeds to see which suits you best.

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K

2d

I am confused between the Tata Sierra and the new Kia Seltos petrol automatic with ADAS. Which one would be the better choice? If your recommendation is the Kia Seltos, please explain why it would be preferable over the Tata Sierra, especially considering that the Sierra offers similar advanced features at a comparable price point. While I understand that the Seltos has better mileage, I would also like to know how significant the real-world mileage difference is between the two.

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Autocar India

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5h

If it’s features that you want, then the Tata Sierra is the one to go for. The Accomplished+ will get you the full suite of ADAS features you’re looking for and also comes with goodies like a triple-screen setup, ventilated front seats with memory and power adjustment for the driver, and an electric tailgate. It is also roomier than the Kia Seltos, and its torque-converter automatic is smoother in the city. Ride and handling are well sorted too, and refinement is on par with the Seltos.One thing to note, however, is that Kia generally has a better reputation when it comes to aftersales service, whereas Tata’s can be a bit hit or miss. That said, Tata has made improvements in that area, and the Sierra has a lot going for it.Test drive both extensively before making a decision. Take them on busy city streets and on the highway to see how the ADAS works, check which transmission feels smoother, and dig into the infotainment systems to see which is more intuitive to use.

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Posted on: 26 Feb 2026