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•15h

I use a 2026 Creta as my regular vehicle and am looking at an EV to be used with a hired driver for city commutes. Which EV, ideally around Rs 15 lakh on-road in Bangalore, would be a good choice, with comfortable rear-seat space and seating?

•4m

Go for the MG Windsor. It is the best fit for your brief. The Windsor is a genuinely spacious electric car with a wide rear bench, good legroom and a comfortable ride, which is exactly what you want for a chauffeur-driven city car. It also sits at around Rs 15 lakh on-road in Bangalore, making it one of the few EVs in this price range that genuinely feels like a step up in rear-seat comfort and space.

The Tata Nexon EV is the obvious alternative, but it is a smaller car with a narrower rear bench and less overall space, so it does not feel as comfortable for regular chauffeur-driven use. The Windsor's ride comfort isn't as good as the Nexon EV's, and neither is the refinement, with a lot of road noise filtering into the cabin.

The Windsor is not the most premium EV in the segment, but it is the most practical and comfortable choice for your use case. It is also backed by MG's growing service network and has a decent ownership track record. If you want a more premium experience, you would have to stretch your budget significantly, and at that point the value proposition starts to weaken.

Overall, the Windsor is the most sensible and comfortable choice for a chauffeur-driven city EV at this price point.

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I currently own a Creta 1.4 CRDi E+ diesel variant and am looking to replace it. My budget is Rs 15 lakh, and I would prefer an EV, followed by a hybrid or diesel variant.

•2d

We would either Since you are coming from a Hyundai Creta, the Kia Syros EV is worth considering as it offers a more premium experience while still having a surprisingly spacious cabin despite its smaller exterior dimensions. This Kia car is also more comfortable than the MG Windsor, both in terms of ride quality and seating comfort. Its compact dimensions should also make it easier to manoeuvre in the city.The Windsor EV remains a strong alternative if maximum cabin space is the priority. Its spacious and airy interior make it a practical family electric car, and it would be a natural choice if you want to retain the sense of space you are used to in the Creta.

The parking space in my apartment is very small. I can park a car similar in size to a Wagon R, but anything larger will be tight. I am planning to buy a small car by 2028. My budget is up to Rs 13 lakh, and I want a car with cruise control. As far as I have seen, only Maruti makes small cars, but none of its current models appeals to me because they feel too basic and do not offer cruise control. I have heard that Maruti is planning to launch small cars such as the Suzuki Hustler and a new small EV similar to the eWX. Is it wise to wait for these models? Are they likely to be available by 2028?

•2d

Since you are planning to buy only in 2028, there is little reason to compromise on a car that does not meet your requirements today. The upcoming Hyundai compact EV, which will sit in the Punch EV/Nexon EV space, is particularly worth waiting for. It is expected to be a compact, city-friendly SUV with modern features, and Hyundai has already confirmed Level 2 ADAS and a new-generation infotainment system.Maruti Suzuki is also working on smaller products. The Hustler-based compact SUV has been reported for around 2027, while the eWX-based affordable EV is expected around 2027–28. However, the exact specifications, pricing and launch timelines are still not confirmed.

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Currently, I own a Kia Sonet Diesel Manual and Scorpio N diesel manual. I want to replace Scorpio N diesel manual with a mid-size SUV EV. So, I’m waiting for the Mahindra BE 07 since the XEV 9e is too big for my daily commute and the Mahindra BE 6 isn’t suitable for a family. I am replacing my Scorpio N because there’s too much traffic in the city, parking constraints, and that car is huge, and I want to drive something smaller for daily commute. My usage is 70% within city and 30% within highway.

•18h

You are making the right call moving away from the Scorpio N. It is ok as a highway SUV, but in dense city traffic and tight parking, its size becomes a daily headache. The XEV 9e would put you in exactly the same situation, so it is not the right replacement. The BE 6 is a good EV, but it is more of a coupe-style SUV with a sloping roofline, which compromises rear headroom and practicality for family use.The BE 07 is the right car to wait for. It is Mahindra’s upcoming flagship EV and is expected to be a proper midsize SUV with a more practical, family-friendly cabin. It should offer the right balance of size, space and EV performance for your 70:30 city-highway usage. The only caveat is timing - if you need a car soon, the BE 07 may not arrive quickly enough.If you want an alternative that is available now, the Hyundai Creta EV is a very good option. It is spacious and practical EV with a comfortable ride and a family-friendly cabin. It is not as rugged as the Scorpio N, but for city commuting and occasional highway runs, it is a very well-rounded package, moreover the electronics and powertrain are very well calibrated making for a fuss free and easy drive experience and with very good reliability. Not something todays current EVs can boast off. Overall, your thinking is correct: the BE 7 is the right size and type of EV to replace a Scorpio N for city-focused family use. If you can wait, it is worth holding out for to see if it shapes up well. If not, electric Hyundai Creta is the best available alternative at the moment.

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