EVs has been a hot topic for more than a decade now. Although it took some time to reach out to the Indian audience, Indians are now adopting EV’s faster than ever. The EV market in India has a wide array of smart vehicles to choose from ranging from entry level hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and even sports or luxury cars.

So, if you are in the market for the best electric car in India, here are some of the absolute best options available for you.

 MG COMET  TATA TIAGOTATA NEXONMAHINDRA XUV 400CITROEN
PRICE RANGE7.98 -9.98 lakhs8.69-12.04 lakhs7.98-9.98 lakhs15.99-19.39 lakhs11.5-12.43 lakhs
RANGE230kms315kms453kms456kms320kms
CHARGING TIME8h42min58min4h20min6h30min10h30min
SEATING CAPACITY45555
TOP SPEED140kmph120kmph140kmph150kmph107kmph
AIRBAGS222-66
POWER41.42bhp60.34-73.75bhp127.39bhp147.51bhp56.22bhp

1.MG COMET EV

It comes in three variants Pace, Play and plush. The price of MG Comet EV starts at Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom) and can up to Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the variant. The vehicle features a top speed of 140kmph and has a claimed range of 230km on a single charge.

PROSCONS
AffordableLess boot space
Compact2 door design
Fast charging 

2.TATA TIAGO EV

 It is the most affordable EV hatchback available currently in the market. The Tiago EV comes up in four variants-XE,XT,XZ+ and XZ+ tech lux. The Tata Tiago EV has been priced at Rs. 8.69 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs. 12.04 lakh (ex-showroom) for the higher-end variant. It has a top speed of120kmph and a claimed range of 250km on a single charge.

PROSCONS
AffordableUpfront costs
Packed with featuresNot suitable for long drives
Instant torque 

3.TATA NEXON EV

It was the first electric car launched by Tata Motors in January 2020. It is one of the best-selling electric cars in India. The price of Nexon EV starts at Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom) and can up to Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the variant. The vehicle features a top speed of 140kmph and has a claimed range of 230km on a single charge.

PROSCONS
Loaded with useful featuresLimited range
AffordabilityBoot space
Good looking exterior designs 

4. Mahindra XUV 400 EV.

Mahindra XUV400 is an all-electric compact SUV manufactured by the Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra. It is a 5-seater SUV launched in January 2023, The Mahindra XUV 400 starts at Rs 15.99 lakhs (ex-showroom).It features top speeds of 150kmph along with 310Nm of torque. As for the range, the higher variant can cover distances of 456km on a single charge while the lower variant has a claimed range of 375km.

PROSCONS
Impressive top speedUpfront cost
Tons of safety featuresLimited range
Adequate range on a single chargeInsufficient regen in one-pedal mode

5. Citroen e-C3

Citroen e-C3 starts at Rs 11.5 lakhs (ex-showroom) and goes upto ₹12.43 Lakhs (ex-showroom).The electric hatchback gets top speeds of 107kmph through its 50kW motor and has a claimed range of 320km on a full battery charge.

PROSCONS
Spacious cabinCharging infrastructure
Decent rangeUpfront cost
Upto 7 years warranty