BYD Atto 3

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If you are looking for a good EV, the BYD Seal is a great option. It is one of the best electric cars in the Rs. 40 lakh range, offering a lot of tech, equipment, and a spacious interior. Performance, too, is very good, which, being a BMW 340i owner, you will appreciate.The MG ZS EV is a good car, but it's not in the league of the BYD Seal. If the Seal is beyond your budget, the BYD Atto 3, priced between Rs. 27 and 37 lakh, is the next best option. It is not as spacious as the BYD, but it is well-equipped and has a good range.Sadly, there are not many good ICE vehicles in that price bracket anymore, but the best option for your money is the Skoda Kodiaq, which ranges from Rs. 47-56 lakh.

Skoda Kodiaq

BYD Seal

BYD Atto 3

MG ZS EV

Autocar India

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Given your high usage of 1,500km per month, an electric car is not advisable, and thus we would rule out the BYD Atto 3, which, while an excellent vehicle, is also priced considerably higher than the others you have listed.Of the remaining cars, we would recommend a diesel, given your usage. That would also rule out the Volkswagen Taigun facelift, which will continue with petrol engines only.The Tata Sierra has a strong enough diesel engine, which comes with a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic, but it's quite loud and lacks a strong punch.While not enough is known about the new-generation Seltos yet, between it and the Hyundai Creta, the former is probably the better bet. It will likely use the same smooth, refined 1.5-litre diesel and 6-speed automatic gearbox, but on the whole, the Kia Seltos is expected to be larger and packed with even more tech. We think it is the one you should hold out for.

Kia Seltos

Tata Sierra

Hyundai Creta

Volkswagen Taigun

BYD Atto 3

Autocar India

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Both are excellent options and should fit in your budget of Rs 45 lakh. The Volvo EX30 is the more contemporary option with more luxurious interiors. However, it isn't very spacious and is missing some features you would expect at this price.Overall, your better bet is the BYD Atto 3, which, though a little bit older and with a quirky interior design, is the more complete car. Most of all, this BYD car has a more spacious interior, particularly in the rear seat. Moreover, it has a slightly higher range rating and a slightly lower price than the Volvo.

BYD Atto 3

Volvo EX30

Autocar India

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The Windsor offers great value for money, and its cabin is spacious and well-appointed, but it’s fundamentally a city-focused EV. For your usage, especially with 80% of your running on highways and the fast, open conditions of Hyderabad’s ORR, the BYD Atto 3 is the more suitable choice.The MG Windsor’s ride is on the firmer, brittle side, and it lets in a fair bit of road noise, which becomes tiring at higher speeds. In contrast, the Atto 3 is noticeably better insulated, feels more planted at speed, and generally drives like a segment-above product. It’s also more refined overall and offers significantly more range- an important factor given your monthly 2,000km usage.So yes, for your specific requirement, the extra Rs 7 lakh for the Atto 3 is justified.

BYD Atto 3

MG Windsor