​Top 10 most popular EVs in India

Sep 9, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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Shift toward cleaner transportation

Rising environmental concerns have led to a record number of people adapting EVs globally, including in India. In 2023, the Indian automotive market significantly accelerated its shift toward cleaner, more sustainable transportation options.

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​Tata Nexon EV

The Tata Nexon is one of India’s most popular electric vehicles, with an impressive range of up to 465 km in its top-end variant. Starting at ₹14.49 lakh, it also features a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.

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​Tata Tigor EV

The starting price for the Tata Tigor EV is ₹12.49 Lakh and with its 26 kWh battery, it offers a range of 315 km. The car comes with a 4-Star GNCAP rating, making it one of the safest EV sedans in India.

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​MG ZS EV

Claiming an impressive range of 461 km on a single charge, the MG ZS EV from MG Motor is another popular EV with a price tag of ₹18.98 Lakh. It comes with ADAS level 2, which is an added advantage.

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​Mahindra XUV400 EV

The XUV 400 EV is available in two different battery capacity variants with the bigger one being 39.4 kWh which claims a range of 456 km. With a starting price of ₹15.49, it is one of the most feature-loaded offerings in the price segment.

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​Hyundai Kona EV

With a starting price of ₹23.84 Lakh, a unique design and the features it offers for the price range make it an amazing choice for people who want to buy an electric car. It comes with ADAS level 2 and a battery capacity of 39.2 kWh.

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​Citroen E-C3 EV

Citroen is a French auto brand gaining traction in India due to its offerings in different price segments. In the budget segment, Citroen offers the E-C3 EV which starts at ₹11.61 Lakh, offering a range of up to 246 km on a single charge.

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​MG Comet EV

MG's Comet EV made waves in India with its compact design, affordability, and fit for the Indian market. Featuring a 17.3 kWh battery, it offers a claimed range of 230 km, quickly becoming a standout in the EV market.

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​Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 is a compact luxury crossover SUV which starts at ₹60.97 Lakh. It offers exceptional features, including a 39.2 kWh battery and 800V super-fast charging that boosts the battery from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.

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TATA Tiago EV

The Tata Tiago EV, designed for city driving, is available in different variants starting at ₹7.99 Lakh. It features a 19.2 kWh battery in the base model, with the top variant offering a 24 kWh battery.

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​Audi e-tron

Audi’s e-tron is a luxury electric SUV starting at ₹1.01 crores, it offers nearly 500 km of range and can charge from 5% to 80% in about 30 minutes. Its battery capacity varies from 95 to 114 kWh.

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