Tata Intra CNG vs diesel vs EV for 90–120 km daily commercial use: which fits a 1.5-tonne load?
For a commercial operator covering roughly 90 km on a normal day and up to 120 km at times, powertrain choice affects more than fuel or electricity cost. The route, legal payload, gradients, refuelling or charging access, authorised service reach and downtime plan all matter.
| Option | Verified baseline | Quote checks |
|---|---|---|
| Intra V40 bi-fuel | Tata lists a 1,525 kg payload and an up-to-800 km claimed bi-fuel range. | Loaded consumption, local CNG queues and petrol-backup use. |
| Intra V50 Gold diesel | Tata lists a 1,497 cc diesel with 80 hp, 220 Nm and a 35-litre tank. | DPF duty cycle, service support and loaded efficiency. |
| Intra EV | Current variant terms remain unverified. | Legal payload, loaded range, charging package, battery warranty and towing. |
For a truck carrying around 1.5 tonnes, which option best balances operating cost with dependable uptime? How should route gradients, service distance and a written downtime contingency change the decision? Please include current local quotes rather than community estimates.
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