Electric vehicles are gradually gaining consumer acceptance, but their higher prices compared to ICE-powered vehicles still deter many buyers. Electric vehicles are relatively expensive mainly because of their batteries, which constitute about 30 to 40 percent of the upfront cost. To address this concern, some car brands have begun selling their electric cars with a BaaS scheme, aka Battery as a Service. BaaS is essentially a battery subscription plan, wherein the buyer pays a monthly fee to the service provider to use the battery. With BaaS, the upfront cost of an electric vehicle does not include its battery’s cost, significantly reducing its ex-showroom price. This article explores all electric cars available with BaaS in India.
List of Electric cars available with BaaS
| Car | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Tata Tiago EV | Rs. 6.99 lakh | Rs. 2.30 lakh | Rs. 4.69 lakh + 2.6/km |
| MG Comet EV | Rs. 7.63 – 10 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 4.99 lakh + 7.36 3.2/km |
| Tata Punch EV | Rs. 9.69 lakh | Rs. 3.20 lakh | Rs. 6.49 lakh + Rs. 2.6/km |
| MG Windsor EV | Rs. 14 – 18.50 lakh | Rs. 4.21 – 5 lakh | Rs. 9.99 lakh + 3.9/km to Rs. 13.60 lakh + 4.5/km |
| Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | Rs. 15.66 – 20.01 lakh | Rs. 5 – 5.5 lakh | Rs. 10.99 lakh + Rs. 3.99/km to Rs. 14.51 lakh + Rs. 4.39/km |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV | Rs. 17.99 – 21.99 lakh | Rs. 5.15 – 6.05 lakh | Rs. 12.84 – 15.94 lakh + Rs. 3.3/km |
| MG ZS EV | Rs. 17.99 – 20.75 lakh | Rs. 4.99 – 5.24 lakh | Rs. 13 – 15.51 lakh + Rs. 4.5/km |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella | Rs. 23.60 lakh (Top E3 variant) | Rs. 15.25 lakh + Rs. 4.99/km |
Tata Tiago EV
With the ex-showroom price of Rs. 6.99 – 9.99 lakh, the Tata Tiago EV is the most affordable electric car in India. All the same, BaaS makes it even more affordable. The Tiago EV BaaS costs Rs. 4.69 lakh, which is Rs. 2.30 lakh lower than its starting price – Rs. 6.99 lakh. The battery subscription charge is Rs. 2.6/km, which is the lowest among the per-kilometre charges of all cars with BaaS. As of now, Tata has revealed the BaaS price of only the base Smart variant of the Tiago EV.
Tata Tiago EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Smart 19 kWh | Rs. 6.99 lakh | Rs. 2.30 lakh | Rs. 4.69 lakh + Rs. 2.6/km |
MG Comet EV
The MG Comet EV is the entry-level MG electric car in India, and its ex-showroom price is Rs. 7.63 – 10 lakhs. With MG Comet EV BaaS, its ex-showroom price drops by Rs. 2.64 lakh, and it costs Rs. 4.99 – 7.36 lakh + 3.2/km. While the Comet is available with two battery packs: 17.3 kWh and 17.4 kWh, MG charges the same battery subscription price for both.
MG Comet EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Executive 17.3kWh | Rs. 7.63 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 4.99 lakh + 3.2/km |
| Excite 17.3kWh | Rs. 8.73 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 6.09 lakh + 3.2/km |
| Excite 17.4kWh | Rs. 9 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 6.36 lakh + 3.2/km |
| Exclusive 17.3kWh | Rs. 9.73 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 7.09 lakh + 3.2/km |
| Exclusive 17.4kWh | Rs. 10 lakh | Rs. 2.64 lakh | Rs. 7.36 lakh + 3.2/km |
Tata Punch EV
Tata began offering the BaaS scheme with the latest facelift of the Tata Punch EV. Like the Tata Tiago EV, Tata has revealed the BaaS prices for only the base Smart variant of the Tata Punch EV. The standard ex-showroom price of the Tata Punch EV is Rs. 9.69 – 12.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Whereas with Tata Punch EV BaaS, the base Smart variant costs Rs. 9.69 lakh, and its BaaS price is Rs. 6.49 lakh + Rs. 2.6/km, which saves Rs. 3.20 lakh compared to the standard ex-showroom price of the same model.
Tata Punch EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Smart 30 kWh | Rs. 9.69 lakh | Rs. 3.20 lakh | Rs. 6.49 lakh + Rs. 2.6/km |
MG Windsor EV
The MG Windsor EV was the first car in India to come with the BaaS scheme. As of now, the MG Windsor standard ex-showroom price is Rs. 14 – 18.50 lakh. Whereas the BaaS price depends on the battery pack it comes with, as the Windsor is offered with two battery packs: 38 kWh and 52.9 kWh. For the 38 kWh battery pack, MG charges a Rs. 3.9/km battery subscription fee, while for the larger 52.9 kWh battery pack, the brand charges Rs. 4.5/km. The MG Windsor EV BaaS lowers its ex-showroom price by up to Rs. 5 lakh.
MG Windsor EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Excite 38 kWh | Rs. 14 lakh | Rs. 4.21 lakh | Rs. 9.99 lakh + 3.9/km |
| Exclusive 38 kWh | Rs. 15.53 lakh | Rs. 4.11 lakh | Rs. 11.42 lakh + 3.9/km |
| Essence 38 kWh | Rs. 16.53 lakh | Rs. 4.11 lakh | Rs. 12.42 lakh + 3.9/km |
| Exclusive Pro 52.9 kWh | Rs. 17.38 lakh | Rs. 5 lakh | Rs. 12.38 lakh + 4.5/km |
| Essence Pro 52.9 kWh | Rs. 18.50 lakh | Rs. 5 lakh | Rs. 13.60 lakh + 4.5/km |
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
Maruti Suzuki joined the BaaS bandwagon by introducing its first electric car, the Maruti e-Vitara, with BaaS. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara BaaS price starts from Rs. 10.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 14.51 lakh. Whereas, its standard ex-showroom price is Rs. 15.99 – 20.01 lakh. This means you can save up to Rs. 5.5 lakh on the standard ex-showroom price by buying an e Vitara with BaaS. All the same, the e Vitara is offered with two battery packs: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. Maruti charges the battery subscription fee of Rs. 3.99/km for the smaller 49 kWh battery pack and Rs. 4.39/km for the larger 61 kWh battery pack.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Delta 49 kWh | Rs. 15.66 lakh | Rs. 5 lakh | Rs. 10.99 lakh + Rs. 3.99/km |
| Zeta 61 kWh | Rs. 17.49 lakh | Rs. 5.5 lakh | Rs. 11.99 lakh + Rs. 4.39/km |
| Alpha 61 kWh | Rs. 20.01 lakh | Rs. 5.5 lakh | Rs. 14.51 lakh + Rs. 4.39/km |
Kia Carens Clavis EV
The Kia Carens Clavis EV is the first Kia electric car and the only MUV to be offered with the BaaS scheme. Under the BaaS scheme, the Clavis EV price is Rs. 12.84 – 15.94 lakh (ex-showroom), while its standard ex-showroom price is Rs. 17.99 – 21.99 lakh. So, you can save up to Rs. 6.05 lakh on the upfront cost by buying a Clavis EV with BaaS. Another benefit is the fact that Kia is charging a uniform battery subscription charge of Rs. 3.3/km for both 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs.
Kia Carens Clavis EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| HTK+ 42 kWh | Rs. 17.99 lakh | Rs. 5.15 lakh | Rs. 12.84 lakh + Rs. 3.3/km |
| HTX E ER 51.4 kWh | Rs. 21.99 lakh | Rs. 6.05 lakh | Rs. 15.94 lakh + Rs. 3.3/km |
MG ZS EV
The electric-powered version of the MG Astor, the MG ZS EV, has been on sale in India since 2020. However, MG made it available with BaaS in September 2024. Today, the MG ZS EV BaaS price is Rs. 13 – 15.51 lakh with a uniform battery subscription fee of Rs. 4.5/km across all variants. With BaaS, the ZS EV saves up to Rs. 5.24 lakh – the highest among all MG cars.
MG ZS EV BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Executive 50.3kWh | Rs. 17.99 lakh | Rs. 4.99 lakh | Rs. 13 lakh + Rs. 4.5/km |
| Excite Pro 50.3kWh | Rs. 18.75 lakh | Rs. 5.24 lakh | Rs. 13.51 lakh + Rs. 4.5/km |
| Exclusive Pro 50.3kWh | Rs. 19.75 lakh | Rs. 5.24 lakh | Rs. 14.51 lakh + Rs. 4.5/km |
| Essence 50.3kWh | Rs. 20.75 lakh | Rs. 5.24 lakh | Rs. 15.51 lakh + Rs. 4.5/km |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella is the Toyota version of the Maruti e Vitara. Like the e Vitara, the Ebella is available with BaaS. As of now, Toyota has revealed the price of the top E3 variant of the Ebella, which is Rs. 23.60 lakh – Rs 3.60 lakh higher than the Maruti e Vitara top variant price.
Under the BaaS scheme, the Ebella costs Rs. 15.25 lakh, and its battery subscription charge is Rs. 4.99/km. However, Toyota has not revealed which variant this BaaS price applies to. Moreover, Ebella’s battery subscription charge is higher than the Maruti e-Vitara battery rental fee of Rs. 4.39/km.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella BaaS Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom price | Battery Price | BaaS Price |
| Not revealed | Rs. 23.60 lakh (Top E3 variant) | Rs. 15.25 lakh + Rs. 4.99/km |
Final Thoughts
While BaaS prices of electric vehicles look quite attractive, most BaaS schemes come with a minimum monthly charge for a set number of kilometres. For example, most finance partners of MG charge a minimum monthly fee for 1,500 km, so the minimum monthly fee for the MG Windsor is Rs. 3.9 X 1,500 = Rs. 5,850 for the base Excite variant. So, while going with BaaS, it is vital to estimate your monthly driving needs and check all the terms and conditions of the BaaS service providers. Moreover, people who drive their electric cars a lot are unlikely to benefit from BaaS as the per-kilometre charges rack up quickly and total expenditure on battery subscription ends up going higher than the upfront savings from BaaS. All in all, BaaS is a wonderful way to save on the high upfront cost of an electric car, and it benefits most buyers with modest daily driving needs.
FAQ
What is BaaS?
BaaS, or Battery as a Service, is a battery subscription model, wherein a buyer can buy an electric car without buying its battery. Instead of buying the battery, the buyer pays a monthly fee to the BaaS service provider to use the battery.
Which electric cars in India are available with BaaS?
Electric cars available with the BaaS scheme in India are the Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV, Tata Punch EV, MG Windsor EV, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Kia Carens Clavis EV, MG ZS EV, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella.
Which car brands in India offer BaaS schemes?
In India, car brands offering their electric cars with BaaS schemes are JSW-MG, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Kia, and Toyota.
What is the benefit of buying an electric car with BaaS?
In the BaaS or Battery as a Service model, the cost of the battery is excluded from the ex-showroom price of an electric vehicle, making the vehicle a lot more affordable for the buyer. The buyer can buy the electric vehicle and pay to use its battery as much as they need.
