Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a rubric I created to compare EVs in the ₹20L–25L segment. Rather than just stating the raw spec, this sheet allows for a more subjective comparison that heavily emphasises personal priorities.

The sheet currently includes my personal shortlist: the Creta EV Premium (42 kWh), XEV 9S Pack One (59 kWh), BE 6e Pack Two (59 kWh), and Carens EV HTX (42 kWh). Sorry if your favorite EV isn't on here yet!

I'm sharing this in hopes that anyone in the same boat will find it useful. If your dream EV is missing, you can easily add it and assign your own priority ratings (1-10, with 10 being the highest) to each feature to see how well a car objectively aligns with your lifestyle.

👉 GOOGLE SHEET - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bphEiWXcrhsQO5VwekA_-ef31gZm6agrLGfNmbFyrnc/

🛠️ Customizing

• You File > Make a copy and adjust the weights to suit your personal needs. (Note: You must be logged into a Google/Gmail account for the copy feature to work)
• Adding new columns for more cars/variants would be really helpful. I will try to integrate it into this "master" file if you can share your creation with me (pls double-check the data; I am not going to verify). If you add a column, make sure you drag the math column down correctly so the final summation works!

Hope this helps someone. And pls don't start a war on someone's priorities.

📌 Note that

1. The "On-Road Price" row scores cars strictly on their absolute cost (Cheaper = Higher Score, More Expensive = Lower Score) based on your financials. Don't give a rating based on Value for Money (the other columns would determine if it's VFM for your money)

2. Every category has a Weightage multiplier (Col - C; 1-10, 10 being the best). This is how much you value a feature. The actual rating of a car for these features (1-5) appears in later columns (F, I, L, O). You shouldn't need to touch those unless you are adding a new car. You shouldn't need to touch those 1-5 scores unless you are adding a completely new car.

PS - AI used for grammar and flow

Hey everyone,

I'm finalising an EV purchase for the family's use (running ~15,000 km/year, relying almost entirely on home charging). I'm currently zeroing in on the Hyundai Creta EV 42 kWh (Premium variant), but I'm really torn on the variant choice and BE 6 pack 2.

Before I pull the trigger, I'd love your feedback on my quote and my thought process:

My Questions on the Quote:

1. Does this insurance seem inflated to you?
2. Do Hyundai dealers usually throw in any accessories for free on this car, or should I be negotiating harder?
3. The discount seems pretty low right now. Is anyone getting much better deals on the Creta EV this month?

The Dilemmas - any insights welcome !!

• The Kerala Road Tax Trap (Premium* vs. *Excellence): As per the new Kerala budget, EVs under ₹20L pay a 5% road tax, which the Premium variant sneaks under. The Excellence variant crosses the ₹20L ex-showroom mark, meaning it gets pushed into the 10% tax slab. Between the higher ex-showroom price and the doubled road tax, is it actually worth spending ~₹2 Lakhs extra just for ADAS, memory seats, and front parking sensors?
• The BE6 Pack 2 Temptation: The Mahindra BE6 (Pack 2, 59 kWh) is the major contender, making me second-guess myself. It comes under ₹25L with the charger (thanks to the discounts), offers a bigger battery & power, and the ADAS and 16-speaker Atmos audio. Really tempting! But it feels less practical as a standard family car compared to the Creta. Ingress and egress, and back seat comfort seem to be much lower than in the Creta. Has anyone else cross-shopped these two?
• Other Cars considered (Did I make the right call?):
  • The 9s (59 kWh): I thought it was just too big for daily use. Home only actually needs 7-seater capability once or twice a year, so it didn't make sense.
  • Kia Clavis EV: Kia gatekeeps all the good features (V2L, electronic adjustable seats, ventilated seats, Bose sound) to the long-range HTX variant (52 kWh). So the barrier of entry is too high.

Appreciate any advice on the pricing, negotiation tips, or if you think the BE 6e is worth the practicality compromise🤔

PS - Used AI to polish flow and grammar

> EDIT / Update

I just realised (thanks u/Forsaken-Question577) the dealer calculated the RTO/Road Tax at 8% (₹1,60,547) in this quote. As per the new Kerala budget, the EV road tax drops to 5% for cars under ₹20L starting next month. That, along with aggressive negotiations with the dealer on insurance, should bring the final on-road price down to around ₹21.5 Lakh.

At that price range, here is how I feel the Creta EV Premium 42 kwh stacked up against the other options I considered. I'm open to being convinced otherwise on any of these, but here is my current perspective on the competition:

• MG Windsor EV (Essence Pro): Gets a comparable real-world range despite having a larger 52.9 kWh battery, but it does come with Level 2 ADAS (which the Creta Premium lacks) and comes in about ₹1.5L cheaper. However, the Creta’s looks, NVH levels, control, and ride quality are just superior. For us, everyday comfort is a bigger priority than a few extra kilometers of range.
• Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (Alpha): Comes in at the exact same price point! It gets ADAS and a meaningful jump in range (~100 km extra) and power. But it falls a bit behind on cabin quietness, rear ride comfort/seating, boot space, and overall refinement. Misses out on V2L as well.
• Mahindra XEV 9S (59 kWh) Pack One Above: Same price, 50-80 km extra range, 7 seats, much more power, and that triple-screen layout looks stunning. But since this is a lower trim, it misses out on most of the creature comforts (ventilated seats, electronically adjustable seats, V2L, etc.). We also think it is just too big for our needs (we’d only need 7 seats once or twice a year). I am still very open and happy to consider this one.
• Mahindra BE 6e (Pack 2, 59 kWh with Charger): I would need to stretch the budget by another ₹3L, but it gets a lot more: ~100 km extra range, way more power (honestly, overkill for us), and the 16-speaker audio setup. The cons are rear passenger comfort, limited space at the back, and divisive looks for a family car (though I personally LOVE it). The biggest dealbreakers are the service uncertainty and the total lack of service centres in my town. This one is a real tempter, though, as I mentioned in the main post.
• Tata Punch EV and others: Simply a different segment. Priorities are different.