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EVs in India

Electric cars have arrived in India in a big way, and there are about 30 on sale today. An EV has no petrol or diesel engine, so you simply charge it and drive, with running costs a fraction of a fuel car. The range here runs from the affordable Tata Tiago EV at ₹6.99 lakh right up to luxury flagships like the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Every price on this page is ex-showroom, so add road tax, which is often waived or reduced for EVs, plus insurance and registration. What matters most with an electric car is range and how easily you can charge, so think about your daily distance and whether you can charge at home. The full list is sorted brand by brand below, cheapest first.

Cheapest EV
Tata Tiago EV
Tiago EV from ₹6.99 lakh
Popular electric SUV
Hyundai Creta EV
Creta EV, long range
Best long range
BYD Atto 3
Proven global EV tech
Luxury EV
Mercedes-Benz EQS
The electric flagship

Tata Electric Cars

Tata is India's electric car leader with the widest EV range on sale. It runs from the affordable Tiago EV and Punch EV to the Tigor EV sedan and the popular Nexon EV, up to the sleek Curvv EV and the bigger Sierra EV and Harrier EV. There is a Tata EV for almost every budget and body style.

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MG Electric Cars

MG offers a broad and varied electric range. The tiny Comet EV is a city runabout, while the Windsor EV and ZS EV are practical crossovers. The Hector Tomahawk EV is a big family SUV, and the M9 is a full luxury electric MPV. All come richly loaded with technology.

Red MG ZS EV compact electric SUV

Compact EV SUV

MG ZS EV

₹17.99 Lakh to ₹20.74 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹20.44 Lakh

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Kia Electric Cars

Kia mixes affordable and premium EVs. The Syros EV compact SUV and the Carens Clavis EV MPV are practical family choices, while the acclaimed EV6 and the huge, luxurious EV9 are flagship electric SUVs with long range and very fast charging.

BYD Electric Cars

BYD, a global electric car giant, brings serious technology. The Atto 3 is a well built electric SUV, the eMAX 7 an electric MPV, and the Seal and Sealion 7 are a sleek sedan and SUV pair with long range and quick charging. All focus on strong batteries and value for the technology.

Mercedes-Benz Electric Cars

Mercedes-Benz brings luxury to electric motoring. The CLA is its most accessible electric sedan, while the flagship EQS sedan and the full size EQS SUV offer huge range, first class comfort and cutting edge technology for buyers at the very top of the market.

Mahindra Electric Cars

Mahindra's electric future is bold and fast. The BE 6 and XEV 9e are striking electric coupe SUVs with long range, quick charging and dramatic, futuristic designs. The XEV 9S uses the same platform for a seven seat family SUV, with an optional six seat layout. All three are designed and built in India.

Hyundai Electric Cars

Hyundai offers two very different EVs. The Creta EV brings India's favourite SUV name to electric power with a long range and quick charging at a sensible price, while the premium Ioniq 5 is a striking, spacious electric SUV with ultra fast charging.

Citroen Electric Cars

Citroen's e-C3 is one of the most affordable electric cars in India. It is a roomy, comfortable hatchback with a usable real world range and very low running costs, which makes it an easy first EV or a stress free city car.

Maruti Suzuki Electric Cars

Maruti's first electric car is the e Vitara, a midsize electric SUV with a practical range, quick charging and the backing of India's largest car maker and its huge service network. It marks Maruti's serious entry into the EV market.

Toyota Electric Cars

Toyota's Urban Cruiser Ebella is its electric midsize SUV, offering a comfortable, practical package with Toyota's reputation for reliability and strong after sales support behind it. It is a sensible, no fuss way into electric motoring.

Which electric car should you buy?

Match the EV to your budget and range needs. For cheap city running, the Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV and Citroen e-C3 are the most affordable. For a family electric SUV, the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai Creta EV, MG Windsor EV and BYD Atto 3 offer real range and space. If you want a premium EV, look at the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BYD Seal, and for outright luxury the Mercedes EQS and Kia EV9.

Is an electric car right for you?

An EV makes the most sense if you can charge at home or at work and mostly drive within your city or region, since the running cost is tiny and daily charging is effortless. If you often take long highway trips where fast chargers are still patchy, a hybrid or petrol car can be less stressful. Weigh up your daily distance and charging access before you switch.

EVs: common questions

How much range do electric cars give in India?

It varies widely. Affordable EVs like the Tata Tiago EV are rated at 226 to 285 kilometres on a charge, while the longer range versions of the BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Creta EV and Tata Nexon EV are rated at 489 to 521 kilometres. Real world range is usually a little lower, but it comfortably covers most daily driving.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

On a home wall charger, most EVs charge fully overnight in about six to eight hours. On a fast public DC charger, many can go from twenty to eighty percent in thirty to sixty minutes. Home charging is the easiest option, so a car park or garage with a power point helps a lot.

Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol?

Yes, by a large margin. Charging at home costs roughly one to one and a half rupees per kilometre, against six to eight rupees for a petrol car. EVs also have fewer moving parts, so servicing is simpler and cheaper. The higher buying price is slowly recovered through these savings.

Which is the cheapest electric car in India?

The Tata Tiago EV is the most affordable electric car, starting around ₹6.99 lakh, followed by the MG Comet EV and the Tata Punch EV. These small EVs are cheap to buy and run, and they suit city driving where their range is more than enough.

Do electric cars need a lot of maintenance?

No, they usually need less than a petrol or diesel car. An EV has no engine oil, no gearbox in the traditional sense and far fewer moving parts, so there is less to wear out. The main long term item is the battery, which carries a long warranty of eight years or more on most cars.

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