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Why eVSafar.in exists

I bought an electric car, and I decided to document the whole journey honestly, from day one. Not the brochure version. The real one: the costs, the charging, the paperwork, the surprises.

I am a mechanical engineer by profession.I spend my working machines, so I like numbers, data and things that can be measured. That's the lens I'll bring to owning an EV.

eVSafar started as a YouTube channel, eVsafar.in and it recently crossed 100 subscribers. This blog is its home base: the place for the details that don't fit in a 60-second Short.

Why an EV made sense for me

My driving pattern is almost made for an EV. Every week looks roughly like this:

When

Trip

    Distance

Monday early morning

    Highway drive out

        ~150 km

Tuesday to Thursday    

    City driving

        ~3 km a day

Friday

    Highway drive back

        ~150 km

Weekend

    City errands

        ~20 km

That's about 330 km a week, or roughly 17,000 km a year. Every trip starts and ends at home, where I can charge overnight. I plan to keep the car for about 8 years, so running cost matters far more than the sticker price.

Choosing the e Vitara

My must-haves were simple: automatic, comfortable, safe, low running cost, and Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control for those long highway runs. I didn't need AWD.

I looked at a long list: Tata Curvv EV, Tata Sierra EV, Tata Harrier EV, Tata Punch EV, Mahindra BE 6, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Kia Syros EV and MG Windsor EV. In the end it came down to two:

Car

What I liked

My concern

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

    Overall package, brand trust for long ownership

    Rear-seat ride quality

Tata Curvv EV    

    Strong contender on features

    Fit and finish over 8 years

I went with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, bought from NEXA.

Delivery day: do your PDI

One lesson from delivery day is worth sharing straight away. During the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), I found a dent on the rear bumper. The dealer rectified it before handing over the car.

If you're buying any new car, inspect it properly before you sign. Walk around it in good light, check every panel, and don't let the excitement of the moment rush you. 

Why PDI is must -- > see this Why PDI is must ?

eVSafar is on the way --> eVsafar on the way....

Charging at home: why the green meter matters

Home charging is where an EV saves you money, but only if your electricity tariff cooperates. On my MSEDCL residential connection, the per-unit rate climbs with each slab: ₹3.96, ₹10.80, ₹15.03 and finally ₹17.53 per unit. Add EV charging on top of normal household use, and you can easily get pushed into the expensive slabs.

MSEDCL offers a separate EV connection, the LT-VI "green meter", at a flat ₹9.25 per unit for EV charging at homes and housing societies. For someone driving 17,000 km a year, that difference adds up fast.

I'm doing a full video series on this: the application process, the cost, and the real savings compared to charging on the residential meter.

What's coming on eVSafar.in

Here's what I'll be writing and filming about:

  • Real running costs: petrol vs EV, with actual numbers from my bills
  • The MSEDCL green meter: step-by-step, from application to savings
  • Home charger setup: installing and living with a 7.4 kW AC wall charger
  • Highway life: range, charging stops and ADAS on my weekly 300 km
  • Ownership updates: the good, the bad and the unexpected

If you're thinking about an EV, or already own one, follow along. Subscribe to eVSafar.in on YouTube for the videos, and bookmark this blog for the details.

Got a question about EV ownership in India? Drop it in the comments. It might become my next post.

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