I currently own a 2025 Kia Seltos petrol and a 2012 Wagon R LPG. I want to replace the Wagon R with an EV. My budget is up to Rs 12 lakh, and I am open to battery subscription options. Usage includes city, rural and highway roads with daily running of around 60-65km. I am confused between the Tata Punch EV and the MG Windsor. Also, is there any news about a Kia Syros EV or a sub-4m Hyundai EV?

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The MG Windsor EV would be our recommendation here. Coming from a Honda City diesel, you're likely looking for a comfortable, spacious and practical family car. Among the EVs you've shortlisted, the Windsor feels like the most complete package. It offers the roomiest cabin, excellent rear-seat comfort and enough space for five adults to travel comfortably. It also feels like a genuine upgrade from a sedan in terms of practicality and everyday usability.The Nexon EV 45 would be our second choice. It is a proven product, offers good performance and range, and is a sensible option if you prefer a more compact SUV. However, it cannot match the Windsor for rear-seat space and overall family-car appeal.The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is worth considering, but it does have some notable shortcomings. The rear-seat headroom and boot space are limited, the seating position is slightly knees-up, the ride can feel busy and there is more road and tyre noise than we'd like. Given how late it is to the EV market, we expected Maruti to address some of these areas more effectively.The Punch EV continues to offer excellent value, but it is a segment smaller than the others and may not feel like a significant upgrade from your Honda City in terms of space and overall comfort.

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You could consider the Nissan Magnite Turbo-CVT. Coming from a Tiago auto, this will feel much smoother in traffic, more powerful on the highway, and one of the mid variants should fit within your Rs. 12 lakh on-road budget. It is compact, and it gives you the extra ground clearance you wanted from an SUV. If there is a Nissan touchpoint nearby, it is worth checking out.Alternatively, if you are open to an electric car and you can arrange for home charging, consider a Tata Punch EV. It is an excellent, well-rounded car.

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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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