MG Windsor

Considering your high daily running, an EV would be the better choice. 

For roughly 90km every day, you need good comfort, features and a hassle-free experience with long range. The MG Windsor Essence Pro would be a good option to consider, as it has a large 52.9kWh battery pack with a range of over 400km on one charge. 

What's also impressive, is the spacious cabin, comfy ride and the host of features. The only downside is that all the tech is buried in the touchscreen, and it takes some time to get familiar with the setup. You can also consider MG's Battery As A Service scheme that allows you to personalise your ownership and resale, and pay only for how much you drive it. 

MG's EV tech is one of the best in the business and has a positive reputation when it comes to reliability. 

Opting for an electric SUV could be save you from a lot of uncertainties in the future around fuel mix, registration validity, etc., which might concern ICE vehicle owners. 

With a budget of Rs 20 lakh, the most sensible and trouble-free EV option is an entry-level Hyundai Creta Electric. If you want space, features and a fully-loaded car, the MG Windsor EV is also a good option to consider. 

The entry-level Mahindra BE 6 is a stand-out EV that also falls within your Rs 20 lakh budget.

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.

Since your running is 500km a month and within city limits, an EV makes sense for you. However, given your budget is around Rs 10 lakh, both the MG Windsor EV and Tata Nexon EV are more expensive than that. Alternatively, you should consider the Tata Punch EV. 

The ARAI claimed Tata Punch EV range is 265 km for the smaller 25 kWh battery pack version and 365 km for the larger 35 kWh long range (LR) version, with a real-world LR range of around 229 km. Power and torque outputs are 82hp and 114 Nm for Standard and 122 hp and 190 Nm for Long Range. The Punch EV is ideal for urban users who want a compact, well-equipped EV with solid performance and comfort. Tata Punch EV prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 14.44 lakh (ex-showroom).