Why all the hate and little to no one suggest Maruti E-Vitara?
So, the Zeta variant with the 61kwh battery is 18.2L on-road in Chennai. Plus, I'm getting a free 7.4kwh charger and a year of free charging (1000 units), which brings the effective price down to about 17.5L.
It's a pretty straightforward crossover with one of the toughest and safest blade 1.0 battery technologies under 20L. It also has the biggest battery for that price.
Yeah, I know it doesn't have much boot space for its segment, and taller folks might not get enough thigh support, and the user interface is pretty bad. But it's got the mechanics right and seems like a much safer and more reliable option for people who are a bit wary of other brands.
I get that in the EU, it's up against the Volvo EX30 and Kia EV3, which both have good NMC batteries for their climate and are clearly better cars, but in India, it's half their price.
I'm looking for an EV around 17-18L, and this one seems perfect for me since I travel 725km to my hometown every few months.
I ruled out Tata EVs because of their 6-month service intervals and the service center being an hour away.
I've heard a lot of bad stories about Vinfast lately, both here and globally.
The MG ZS EV base model is a solid car, but I just felt it wouldn't age well if I bought it in 2026.
I really disliked the suspension and look of the Windsor EV (though it's still a very good car – it was my second choice).
I loved the Creta EV, inside and out. It has proven battery/motor tech from the Kona, but the LR version is way out of my budget.
The BE6 pack 1 skips out on folding mirrors, and the car felt too wide, more like a driver's car than a family car.
Now, about the E-Vitara:
It's from a reliable brand, gives about 370-400km realistic range, has comfy suspension, and light, easy steering. The back seats were super spacious, and thigh support wasn't an issue for my parents (my mom is super short, and my dad is around 5'5-6"). I don't mind the dark interiors or no sunroof, and I'm hoping I'll get used to the infotainment after a few days. Plus, the build quality is good since it's made for EU markets, and it has a full-sized alloy spare wheel. I'm hoping the boot space will be manageable in the long run, as my current car (i10 nios) has a similar or smaller boot, and that's usually been enough.
Can anyone tell me if there are any other issues I might have missed before I go ahead and buy it?