Guides

Everything you need before buying an EV

Buying

Should You Buy an EV in India in 2026?

A framework for deciding whether an electric vehicle fits your driving pattern, home-charging access and budget in 2026 — using current vehicle data, tariffs and warranty terms.

Updated 2026-07-15

Comparison

EV vs Petrol vs Hybrid: A structured comparison

How electric, petrol and strong-hybrid powertrains compare on running cost, refuelling time, long-distance suitability, warranty coverage and residual value in the Indian market.

Updated 2026-07-15

Ownership

Can You Own an EV Without Home Charging?

A practical framework for evaluating whether public-charging-only ownership is viable in your city, and how the economics compare with home charging.

Updated 2026-07-15

Charging

Complete EV Charging Guide for India

Connector standards, home wall-box options, public network overview and typical costs for charging a passenger EV in India.

Updated 2026-07-15

Ownership

EV Battery Warranty Explained

What passenger EV battery warranties in India actually cover, what triggers a claim, and which owner behaviours can void coverage.

Updated 2026-07-15

Battery

LFP vs NMC: What the two dominant EV battery chemistries mean for buyers

The practical differences between Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery chemistries that matter to a passenger EV buyer.

Updated 2026-07-15

Range

Claimed Range vs Real-World Range

Why the MIDC / ARAI / WLTP number on the brochure differs from the range you actually see, and how to estimate a realistic figure before you buy.

Updated 2026-07-15

Cost

Five-Year EV Ownership Cost

The main line items that determine five-year ownership cost of a passenger EV in India, and how to model your own scenario.

Updated 2026-07-15

Charging

Apartment EV Charging Guide

A practical checklist for installing a home EV charger in an Indian apartment or gated community, including the society approvals required.

Updated 2026-07-15

Buying

Questions to Ask Before Booking an EV

The dealer-side and manufacturer-side questions worth asking on paper before you sign a booking form.

Updated 2026-07-15