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Automobile manufacturers in India advertise certified ARAI range tested on smooth rollers in a climate-controlled room. In real Indian conditions with 40°C summer heat, full-time air conditioning, and highway overtaking, actual range is lower.
Tested Real Range vs Claimed ARAI Range
| Electric Car Model | Battery Size | ARAI Claimed Range | Real City Range (AC On) | Real Highway Range (90 km/h) | Range Efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Tiago EV (Long Range) | 24 kWh | 315 km | 210 - 225 km | 175 - 190 km | 68% - 71% |
| Tata Punch EV (Empowered+) | 35 kWh | 421 km | 285 - 305 km | 240 - 260 km | 67% - 72% |
| Tata Nexon EV (Long Range) | 40.5 kWh | 465 km | 315 - 335 km | 265 - 285 km | 68% - 72% |
| MG ZS EV | 50.3 kWh | 461 km | 350 - 375 km | 300 - 325 km | 76% - 81% |
| Mahindra XEV 9e | 79 kWh | 656 km | 520 - 550 km | 440 - 475 km | 79% - 83% |
| BYD Atto 3 | 60.48 kWh | 521 km | 420 - 445 km | 360 - 385 km | 80% - 85% |
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ARAI claims 450 km, but what does the car actually deliver with AC on in summer traffic? Here is the real highway and city range test data for India's bestselling EVs.
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Electric propulsion consistently delivers running costs between Rs 0.30/km and Rs 0.50/km for scooters and Rs 0.80/km to Rs 1.20/km for cars, representing an 80%+ savings over fossil fuels.
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