Best Electric Cars in India

In recent years, electric cars have gained substantial popularity in India. While rising fuel prices have long pushed buyers toward electric cars, the market had limited options a while ago. Moreover, the category as a whole lacked buyers’ trust. Now that electric cars have been on the market for over a decade, overall trust has increased, as have options. Today, from hatchbacks to full-size SUVs, plenty of electric cars meet most of an average Indian electric car buyer’s needs. In this article, we consider every key aspect and list the best electric cars in India.

List of the Best Electric Cars in India

Electric car	Battery	Driving Range	Ex-showroom Price
Tata Tiago EV	19.2 kWh & 24 kWh	226 – 285 km	Rs. 6.99 – 10.09 lakh
Tata Punch EV	30 kWh & 40 kWh	365 – 468 km	Rs. 9.79 – 12.99 lakh
Tata Nexon EV	30 kWh & 45 kWh	275 – 489 km	Rs. 12.49 – 17.89 lakh
MG Windsor EV	38 kWh & 52.9 kWh	332 – 449 km	Rs. 14.70 – 19 lakh
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara	49 kWh & 61 kWh	440 – 543 km	Rs. 16.19 – 20.21 lakh
Hyundai Creta Electric	42 kWh & 51.4 kWh	420 – 510 km	Rs. 18.03 – 25.22 lakh
Kia Carens Clavis EV	42 kWh & 51.4 kWh	404 – 490 km	Rs. 18.04 – 25 lakh
Tata Sierra EV	63 kWh & 75 kWh	566 – 665 km	Rs. 18.79 – 26.48 lakh
MG Hector Tomahawk EV	69.2 kWh	517 km	Rs. 19.50 – 23.50 lakh
Mahindra XEV 9S	59 kWh, 70 kWh, & 79 kWh	521 – 679 km	Rs. 20.65 – 30.90 lakh

Tata Tiago EV

The most affordable electric car in India, Tata Tiago EV, has gained major popularity among urban buyers. The Indian electric hatchback is significantly larger and offers a longer driving range than its only rival, MG Comet. It also packs upmarket features, including a 360-degree camera, automatic climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and more. Overall, the Tiago EV is a nifty electric car under Rs. 10 lakh, and of the two cheapest EVs in the market, it offers better value for money than the Comet.

Tata Tiago EV Specifications

• Battery: 19.2 kWh & 24 kWh
• Range: 226 km & 285 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric Hatchback

Tata Punch EV

The Tata Punch EV is one of India’s best-selling electric cars. Its main advantage is that it offers an affordable alternative to cars like the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, and MG Windsor EV. Still, not everyone buys the Punch EV because it is the only electric compact SUV option in its segment. The Indian electric compact SUV offers many appealing traits, including attractive design, a comfortable ride, a host of upmarket features, a city-friendly driving range, and Tata’s famous build quality, which makes it one of the safest cars in the Indian market.

Tata Punch EV Specifications

• Battery: 30 kWh & 40 kWh
• Range: 365 km & 468 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric Compact SUV

Tata Nexon EV

The Tata Nexon EV started it all. As India’s first mainstream electric car, the Tata Nexon EV led the EV revolution in 2020. Even today, the Nexon EV is among the best-selling electric cars. The Nexon EV offers everyday practicality with a more-than-sufficient driving range for city use, good passenger space, and modern essentials like a premium sound system and automatic climate control. Like all Tata cars, the Nexon EV offers great ride comfort and strong passenger safety. Most importantly, the Nexon EV comes with a tried-and-trusted reputation, as the popular electric car has remained a successful model for over 6 years.

Tata Nexon EV Specifications

• Battery: 30 kWh & 45 kWh
• Range: 275 km & 489 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric Compact SUV

MG Windsor EV

The top-selling electric car in India, MG Windsor EV, is a one-of-a-kind offering, especially due to its design. MG calls the Windsor a ‘CUV ’– Crossover Utility Vehicle- which combines the high-riding stance and practicality of an SUV with the comfort of an MUV. Its CUV design makes it look like a large hatchback and offers a spacious 5-seater cabin under Rs. 20 lakh. Moreover, it packs plenty of space with premium comfort, thanks to the sofa-like rear seat that reclines up to 135 degrees. In typical MG fashion, the brand has loaded the Windsor with plenty of premium features to deliver the business-class experience that’s its top USP.

MG Windsor EV Specifications

• Battery: 38 kWh & 52.9 kWh
• Range: 332 km & 449 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: CUV

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara

The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is the first and only Maruti electric car in the Indian market. Like most Maruti cars, the e-Vitara is one of the top-selling cars in its category and brings Maruti’s popular characteristics – top-notch dependability and low maintenance cost. On other fronts, like driving range and features, the e-Vitara is at par with its segment standards. That said, the e-Vitara’s rear seat lacks sufficient headroom for large-framed adults.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Specifications

• Battery: 49 kWh & 61 kWh
• Range: 440 km & 543 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric mid-size SUV

Hyundai Creta Electric

The Hyundai Creta Electric is a promising option for those who want the legendary Hyundai Creta with an electric powertrain. With the Hyundai Creta Electric, Hyundai has maintained the grandly successful ICE Hyundai Creta’s characteristics: a value-for-money package and a dependable, efficient powertrain. While the Hyundai Creta Electric doesn’t have as many competitive edges as rivals like the Tata Sierra EV and MG ZS EV, it offers a more efficient battery than those of its rivals. In simpler terms, the Creta Electric’s driving range does not drop much in real-world driving conditions, which is not the case with most of its rivals.

Hyundai Creta Electric Specifications

• Battery: 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
• Range: 420 km & 510 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric mid-size SUV

Kia Carens Clavis EV

As far as 6- or 7-seater electric cars are concerned, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is worth its weight in gold. Essentially, the Carens Clavis EV is the electrified version of the Kia Carens Clavis. Like the Carens Clavis, the Carens Clavis EV is a premium 6- or 7-seater MUV consisting of premium interiors, a long list of upmarket features, and ample space for all 7 passengers. Notably, the Carens Clavis EV offers a more spacious seating arrangement than the substantially more expensive 6- or 7-seater SUV, Mahindra XEV 9S. As for driving range, the Carens Clavis EV can easily meet day-to-day city driving needs.

Kia Carens Clavis EV Specifications

• Battery: 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
• Range: 404 km & 490 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
• Body Type: Electric MUV

Tata Sierra EV

A lot of space, a long driving range, plenty of tech, and spellbinding road presence. With these characteristics, the Tata Sierra EV stands out as a compelling family electric SUV. The Sierra EV is the most spacious car in its segment and packs some of the best-ever interiors of Tata cars. As a key project for the Indian carmaker, the electric SUV comes with everything the brand can offer, including an all-wheel-drive drivetrain, which none of its rivals has.

Tata Sierra EV Specifications

• Battery: 63 kWh & 75 kWh
• Range: 566 km & 665 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Electric mid-size SUV

MG Hector Tomahawk EV

JSW MG Motor India has produced a peach of a 6- or 7-seater electric SUV in the MG Hector Tomahawk EV. In typical MG fashion, the Hector Tomahawk EV is high on tech and comfort. What sets it apart, however, is its value. The Hector Tomahawk EV is substantially more affordable than its rival, the Mahindra XEV 9S, despite offering an almost equally premium package. Nonetheless, while the Hector Tomahawk EV’s driving range is shorter than the XEV 9S, it is more than capable of meeting urban driving needs.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV Specifications

• Battery: 69.2 kWh
• Range: 517 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
• Body Type: 6- or 7-seater Electric SUV

Mahindra XEV 9S

As surprising as it sounds, the Mahindra XEV 9S is the most expensive electric car on this list, yet the second-best-selling electric car in India after the MG Windsor EV. Built on the same INGLO platform as the 5-seater Mahindra BE 6 and 5-seater Mahindra XEV 9e, the 6- or 7-seater XEV 9S is larger and has more seats than both. In a place like India, seat count matters a lot, especially when you get more seats in the same price bracket. Moreover, like the BE 6 and XEV 9e, the XEV 9S is one of the most advanced and tech-laden mass-market EVs, and it delivers a substantially long real-world driving range.

Mahindra XEV 9S Specifications

• Battery: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, & 79 kWh
• Range: 521 – 679 km
• Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
• Body Type: 6- or 7-seater Electric SUV

Summary

Electric cars are no longer a niche category and have moved deep into the mainstream. Moreover, with rising fuel prices, electric cars are a sensible alternative to ICE cars. Understanding electric cars’ popularity, carmakers have offered Indians multiple EV options, providing a variety of choices. From a compact hatchback like the Tata Tiago EV to a full-size 7-seater SUV like the Mahindra XEV 9S, the market offers a diverse range of electric cars. In this article, factoring in their popularity and capability, we have listed the 10 best electric cars in India to help you narrow down your options.

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