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We pit a Hyundai against a BMW, with a BYD thrown in to try and find the best premium EV under 50 lakh.

- WORDS KARAN MATHUR

The story of the Indian economy's growth is closely intertwined with the ever-evolving automotive industry. Over time, we've compared the best premium vehicles in India, the top EVs, and the best premium vehicles under ₹50 lakh. But now, rising awareness, intensified competition, and growing domestic production means big brands are going head-to-head for the title of the best premium EV under ₹50 lakh.

The first true contender to set the benchmark was the Hyundai Ioniq 5. And if you've been following us closely, you'll know that it even clinched the top honours in our four-way EV battle last year. Next, came BMW with an even more tempting offer – a long-wheelbase electric X1 with a base price of just ₹49 lakh (ex-showroom). Finally, the latest entrant is the Sealion 7 from BYD – the world's largest EV manufacturer.

So, while each of these premium EVs brings something unique to the table, only one can claim the title for the best-value-for-money offering. Time to pit them against each other and find out!

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