Bihar CM Nitish Kumar uses a bulletproof Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV. (News18 Hindi)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who recently took oath for a record tenth term, is once again drawing attention, this time for his choice of official vehicle. At a time when most chief ministers rely on armoured Mercedes-Benz SUVs or heavily fortified Toyota Land Cruisers, Nitish Kumar has opted for an electric vehicle, underlining both his political messaging and administrative priorities.

According to officials, Nitish now uses a Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV as his primary official car. The model has been customised with bulletproof protection, enabling it to meet Z-Plus security requirements. The EV is reported to have a travel range of up to 600 km on a single charge, making it suitable for both

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