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Which EV should I buy under a ₹30 lakh budget? My daily city use is about 30 km, and once a week I travel around 150 km. I’m considering the Windsor Pro or Harrier EV. Is there any better option than these two?

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There are quite a few options within your budget. Since you can go up to Rs 30 lakh, apart from the cars you mentioned, we would suggest considering the Hyundai Creta Electric or the Mahindra XEV 9e.
The Hyundai Creta EV is a very polished product; it is effortless to drive, offers excellent ride comfort, and feels like a regular car that just happens to be electric, making it a safe and sensible choice.
If you want something a bit more exciting, the Mahindra XEV 9e is worth a look. It feels genuinely quick, and the larger battery pack provides a longer range.
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Posted on: 26 Oct 2025