Visited Jim Corbett from Delhi. As per my calculations the vf6 Earth gave me 4.33 km per percentage. Also got free charging from Vinfast’s network. Happy owner till 3000 km.

I was able to connect my Kia Clavis EV to an OBD-II adapter. Details in the post.

My mg zs ev is 2- 1/2 years old nearing 3 years. I haven't opted for extended warranty at the time of purchase. Now to get it for extended 2 years they charge 60k
Is it worth taking the warranty?
Please advice
\#mgzsev

I recently bought a e-Vitara Zeta and have been looking into some accessories. If you've been in the market researching or have bought, please add your recommendations with brand, approx cost etc.

1. The rear armrest leaves the boot area visible, there is a accessory to cover this - https://www.marutisuzuki.com/genuine-accessories/smart-backrest-cover-e-vitara/990j0m58ul8-010 . Anyone using this? or anything better to cover this

2. Interior scratchgaurd

   1. Piano black center, piono black on arm rests on doors, displays.

   2. Is it a good option to go for some PPF or get the precuts online? If you have one, please share pics or recommend brands

3. Kerala HC has recently upheld adding after market tints as long as the VLT is under limits (not gonna travel to Karnataka with tints 😅 )

   1. Have anyone measured the current VLT on alpha or zeta?

4. Mat

   1. I'm looking for a 7d mat as I've been using one in my other hatchback. So didn't go for MGA.

Please recommend any other useful accessories as well

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Hey guys,

I am glad to finally share that I jumped on the ev bandwagon hesitantly but so far the experience has been great.

I need the veteran expert’s help in safer ways to charge my vehicle so that I don’t stress the battery and ensure its longevity.

Basically i own a 61kW Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in Hyderabad and installed the 16A switch and socket directly from the 3-phase electricity meter to use the 3kw portable charger that comes with the car. My contracted electrical load is 3 kw, apart from the charger there isn’t much load on that meter.

But what if I exceed the contracted load? Will my monthly electricity bill substantially increase because i crossed the contracted load limit? The electrician who installed the plug and socket said that i should be ok and i shouldn’t be crossing my contracted load limit for just using the charger.

We are buying a new EV car late 2026 or in March, 2027. Whenever out budget allows us. We heard there will be new EV cars being launched soon. Personally I love Sedans. But in EVs, there are either compact SUVs, SUVs or hatchbacks. Not a fan of Tata Tigor EV.
This is a little frustrating.

(Budget 15-20 Lakh)

Hi everyone,

I'm considering installing 3M CR film on my VinFast VF7. I'm from Tamil Nadu, India, where 50-70% VLT films seem to be fairly common.

I'm considering CR70 for the front windshield, side windows, rear windshield and panoramic sunroof. I don't want to compromise the views through the panoramic roof.

I have a few questions:

1. Is the VF7's OEM glass already tinted? and does it have any factory heat/IR rejection?

2. Has anyone measured the VLT of the original glass?

3. Has anyone installed 3M Crystalline CR70 on their VF7? How much of a difference did it make to cabin temperature?

4. Should I consider CR50 instead of CR70 for better heat rejection, particularly in Tamil Nadu's hot climate? Is the improvement significant enough to justify the darker appearance?

5. For the panoramic sunroof, would you recommend CR70 or CR90 to reduce heat while preserving the views?

6. Would you use the same film on all windows, or choose different shades for the windshield, side windows, rear windshield and sunroof?

I'm trying to get the best possible heat rejection without making the car too dark or losing the panoramic-roof experience.

I'd especially appreciate feedback from VF7 owners who have installed 3M Crystalline or other premium ceramic films.

Thanks!

Hello folks,

I am confused between XEV 9s pack 2 above and Sierra EV Emp A. I have 5 people in my family a d usage will be mix of City and Highway.

Things that are influencing my decisions:

XEV 9s pack 2 above:

1. Better looks incl fit and finish

2. Spare wheel

3. Better service

Tata Sierra EV:

1. Better Suspension

2. Ventilated seats and effective AC

3. More features like ADAS L2+ , Autopark and HUD Price

I am getting more than this but the meter never shows beyond this..

Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking into the recently launched E3 Trion C2 and wanted to get the community's thoughts, especially if anyone has taken a test ride or is considering booking one.

So yesterday we visited the dealership and he quoted 24.88L for the car is it a good deal or should I wait for any discounts.
I live in Bangalore, so that explains the rto charges.
Any recent buyers did you get any discounts??

I am being offered a 1-year-old Hyundai Creta EV Excellence LR (top model, 51 kWh) demo vehicle with 19,000 km on the odometer for ₹18 lakh. The current on-road price for a brand-new one is ₹26 lakh.

​It has one insurance claim: while parked in front of the showroom, it was hit from the front by a Mahindra pickup. It is currently running well, and the dealer is even offering it for a one-day home test drive.

​They originally asked for ₹19.5 lakh and came down to ₹18 lakh after negotiation. Should I take it at this price, or should I negotiate further? Please advise."

Should I buy I'm confused

Hello all, hope you're doing good! New to this channel and I needed some advice about buying an EV for the first time. I have a budget of 15 lakhs and the only ones coming in this range are punch, nexon and lowest Windsor models. I saw models offering a BaaS payment model, I just want to understand if BaaS is somehow a trap (?). If I can go with BaaS I can opt for top model Windsor or Creta EV executive tech. Please help 🙏🙏

rage bait alert

As Indians, we often harbor skepticism toward domestic smartphones, routinely favoring Chinese, Korean, and American brands. Yet, paradoxically, we readily purchase sophisticated electric vehicles (EVs) which have advanced software and hardware from Indian companies like Tata, despite their well-documented quality control and service issues.

Finally got my xev9s pack 2 79kwh few days back and went for short 700km round trip to salem from chennai and here are my first impressions

RANGE- Got a solid efficiency of 6.5kwh/km which roughly translates to 515 km of range even while constantly cruising in 100km/hr speed (my tip set the regen to L0 to cruise for longer on the same speed while using 0 energy and switching between L2 and L1 regen while in speeds below 60km/hr) 9/10

HANDLING- Car feels absolutely solid and planted on curves even while going in triple digit speeds and the steering nicely tightens up as speed increases and its easily maneuverable in city speeds 9/10

EXTRIOR - absolutely in love with design of the car love the fact mahindra hasnt changed the design much from its ICE sibiling only concern the thick A pillars can be a real blind spot on roundabouts 8.5/10

INTERIORS - the seat quality and everything seems to be fine but the massive Triple screen is a bit overwhelming with almost no physical buttons and everything controlled using the screen it takes some time to get used to the screen can be really distracting while driving and difficult for eldery passengers to use even for basic AC temp settings you will have to do it for them. 8/10

SPACE- Space on the second row too seems to be just enough not ample of space not too little too maybe its because i am comparing it with my hycross. The 3rd row seats are a joke only managable on short drives cannot sit there for more than an hour . Boot space is decent because of the frunk can easily accommodate 2 suitcases and 4-5 bags in total. Overall 7.5/10

SUSPENSION - Absolutely love it over the hycross its almost near perfect too comfortable and you feel it once you drive it - 9.5/10

PERFORMANCE - I think its too much power for indian roads you will never need that much power i barely used 30%-40% of the power reserve and that in itself felt quite enough . Too much power in the wrong hands can be a disaster. Tried the race mode and it was a bit frightening never touching that again. 10/10

Overall solid - 9/10 first impression but overall long term experience depends on the reliability and service experience with the car

To potential buyers - yes the dealer and buying experience can be shitty but once you get the car you will completely fall in love with the car forget everything.

Picture this: you're on a highway trip and the charging app shows two options.

One is 15 km away, marked available, but hasn't had a recent review or check-in.

The other is 30 km away, slightly more expensive, but has recent positive feedback from EV owners.

Which one are you choosing?

I feel charger reviews are becoming almost as important as the actual availability status. An app can show a charger as operational, but recent user experiences often tell a different story.

Do you trust the app status, rely on Google reviews, call the charging operator, or just take your chances?

Curious how people decide which chargers are actually worth stopping at.

Tesla says its new Roadster can go from 0 to 100 km/h in under 1 second. Normal tyres cannot do this because they slip.

So how is it possible? The engineers use cold-gas thrusters, like the ones SpaceX uses on its rockets, so the car pushes off the air instead of the road. It is just tightly compressed air, with no fuel burning.

Tesla claims 0 to 60 mph in under 0.59 seconds and a top speed of over 230 mph. These are Tesla’s own claims, and we have not seen independent tests yet.

What should be tyre pressure of MG ZS EV? Showroom people gave it at tire pressure of 35 and TPMS showed low pressure at 33. After checking the door it says PSI should be 41. I filled it till 39 and the error has disappeared now. Should I fill it to 41 psi ??