From diesel of electric - why my shift has been nothing short of energizing

For the longest time, I was a die-hard diesel fan. Between my Hyundai Verna and Creta, I was convinced nothing could beat the torque, the range, and the reliability of a diesel engine. I drive a lot — really a lot — so efficiency and endurance were always non-negotiable.But this year, I made a big shift. First came the XEV9E Pack 2, and just a month later, the Windsor 38kWh Excite joined the garage. And honestly, the experience since then has been nothing short of energizing — pun intended.

The Big Motivation: Cost, Convenience, and Clean Air

Let’s start with the obvious — the running cost.
After years of filling up diesel tanks and watching prices climb, driving an EV feels like liberation. Charging at home is ridiculously cheap. Maintenance? Almost negligible. Every time I glide silently past a fuel pump, I can’t help but smile knowing my cost per kilometer is close to zero.Then there’s Delhi’s GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) — the annual reminder of how pollution shapes our lives and driving habits. With EVs, I no longer have to worry about restrictions or feel guilty about emissions. That peace of mind alone has been worth the switch.

The Driving Experience: Unmatched Smoothness

Both my EVs have completely redefined what I thought a “great drive” felt like.
The XEV9E Pack 2 is my go-to for everyday drives and even long trips. The instant torque, the quiet cabin, the smooth acceleration — it’s addictive. It’s a car that genuinely makes you look forward to every drive.The Windsor 38kWh Excite, on the other hand, is an entirely different luxury. I call it my business lounge on wheels. The back seat legroom could embarrass a Mercedes — no exaggeration. It’s the perfect chauffeur-driven car. Long drives in the Windsor are so comfortable that I’ve started taking the driver everywhere again.

Not Everything’s Perfect (Yet)

That said, the tech experience in both cars still has some catching up to do.
The XEV system feels a bit like an Android phone — powerful, but not entirely seamless. It’s a little clunky, sometimes laggy, and occasionally feels like there’s an OS running on top of another OS. The Windsor’s infotainment isn’t much different either.What I’m really waiting for is the “iPhone moment” of EVs — when the software and hardware come together so intuitively that everything just works. It’ll happen, but we’re not quite there yet.

Final Thoughts: Never Going Back

Despite the minor tech snags, I can say this with complete confidence: there’s no going back to diesel.
The EV experience is cleaner, quieter, more cost-effective, and surprisingly — more exciting. The world is shifting towards electric, and I’m glad I made the leap early.Every drive now feels like a small step towards the future — one that’s silent, efficient, and undeniably smooth.