Why I recommend the Comet EV over the Tiago EV for city commutes

I spent 10 days with it for shoots, and it impressed me all the time.

BHPian parrys recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

To everyone who has purchased a Comet EV, congratulations on your bold & smart choice.

Haters going to hate, but the Comet is a very decent car for city commutes.

I spent 10 days with it for shoots, and it impressed me all the time.

For 3 days, during my shoot, I drove it from Thane - Eastern Freeway - CST - Asiatic Library - Gateway of India - Bademiya - Marine Drive - Worli Sea Face - Bandra Worli Sea Link - Mount Mary Church - Thane. On all 3 days, after starting my journey at 100%, I would return home with 40% or a little more battery left.

It is such a head-turner, that you have 0 privacy inside the Comet. Everyone wants to peep inside.

Compared to the Tata Tiago EV, I would recommend the Comet EV. Tata's quality control, niggles and overall average packaging does not make a cut for me, in any of the segment where they are present.

Some Mumbai nightlife shots...

Here's what BHPian Maky had to say on the matter:

I too live in Bombay, could you give some specific numbers on the range, please? 100% to 40% or to even lower the charge if you've pushed it. Were the conditions bumper-to-bumper traffic or was it free-flowing traffic? does it even matter in an EV?

I am considering this purchase for my mom who is very short and would appreciate a taller seating position, has very little running and drives short distances but still would love to get some real-world figures on the range.

Here's what BHPian parrys replied:

Have not purchased it, it was with me for a review shoot.

I drove it just the way I drive my Jazz diesel.

Speed ranged between 60-70 kmph on the highway.

Day 1 out of the 3, we were 3 adults on board.

110-115 km drive, ~60% battery charge utilised.

Free-flowing traffic mostly, we were shooting at night.

I had it for nearly 10 days with me.

Did not get my Jazz out except for shoot tracking in these days.

It was as effortless as it could get.

AC's performance, in my opinion, could have been stronger.

Have to be a little careful when driving over big potholes or broken roads, as the wheels are small.

For reference, I stay in Hiranandani Estate Thane. For an elderly person, who would mostly commute within a 10-15 km radius, this is a good buy.

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