Air pollution is one of the most global issues nowadays that need the cooperation of the whole world to resolve. One of the best solutions to this problem is to use electric vehicles instead of fuel-powered ones to reduce the CO2 emission to the environment. EVs, despite still being limited, have been more easily available. Realizing their potentialities, auto manufacturers around the world are paying attention to developing this type of vehicles. In such a dusty and polluted country like India, EVs have great potentialities to develop. No wonder some of the largest automakers in the country have developed some electric models for the market. Here is a list of best electric cars in India.
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Mahindra is well-known for making a difference, which can be to offer more decent fuel mileage to reduce the fuel usage or to completely eliminate the fuel usage as what it has done to the e20Plus. The first model in our list of best electric cars in India comes with three Phase AC Induction motors which receive its power from a 210Ah Lithium-Ion battery package which can generate 25.4 BHP against 70 Nm and is mated to an automatic Direct Drive gearbox with an FWD system. With such powerful motors and big battery, the EV has a travelling range of 110 kilometres on a single charge and can reach a top speed of 80 kmph.
Mahíndra e20Plus Engine Type |
Maximum Power |
Peak Torque |
Transmsission Options |
Driving Range |
Top Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electric |
25.4 BHP |
70 Nm |
Automatic Direct Drive |
110 km |
80 kmph |
Popular Cities |
Ex-showroom Prices |
On-road Prices |
---|---|---|
New Delhi |
INR 6.07 lakh - INR 6.83 lakh |
INR 6.69 lakh - INR 7.52 lakh |
Bangalore |
INR 7.34 lakh - INR 8.10 lakh |
INR 7.64 lakh - INR 8.43 lakh |
Chennai |
INR 7.46 lakh - INR 8.82 lakh |
INR 7.77 lakh - INR 8.56 lakh |
Kolkata |
INR 7.46 lakh - INR 8.82 lakh |
INR 7.77 lakh - INR 8.56 lakh |
Kochi |
INR 7.46 lakh - INR 8.82 lakh |
INR 7.77 lakh - INR 8.56 lakh |
The Mahindra Verito is originally a diesel-powered hatchback which has recorded quite a disappointing sales number. The home-grown automaker wants to contribute to the reduction of air pollution in India by offering the EV version of the Verito to the Indian auto market. That’s how the E-Verito was born. The electric vehicle gets the power from a 72V 3-Phase electric motor which is good for 41 PS against 91 Nm. The motor is mated to an automatic transmission. After being fully charged, the car is able to travel for around 120 - 140 kilometres. Its top speed is claimed to be 86 kmph.
Mahíndra E Verito Engine Type |
Maximum Power |
Peak Torque |
Transmsission Options |
Driving Range |
Top Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electric |
41 PS |
91 Nm |
Automatic |
120 - 140 km |
86 kmph |
Popular Cities |
Ex-showroom Prices |
On-road Prices |
---|---|---|
New Delhi |
INR 13.17 lakh - INR 13.43 Lakh |
INR 14.63 lakh - INR 14.92 Lakh |
Bangalore |
INR 12.67 lakh - INR 12.93 Lakh |
INR 13.32 lakh - INR 13.59 Lakh |
Chennai |
INR 12.67 - INR 12.93 Lakh |
INR 13.32 lakh - INR 13.59 Lakh |
Kolkata |
INR 12.68 lakh - INR 12.94 Lakh |
INR 13.32 lakh - INR 13.60 Lakh |
Kochi |
INR 13.17 lakh - INR 13.43 Lakh |
INR 14.63 lakh - INR 14.92 Lakh |
The next model in our list of best electric cars in India is from Hyundai, the second largest auto manufacturer in India and also a leading manufacturer of EVs in the country. The Hyundai Kona is the EV which creates Hyundai’s prestige and trust in the EV segment in India. The vehicle is powered by a 100 kW electric motor which can deliver 136 PS against 395 Nm. A 39 kWh Lithium-Ion battery pack serves as the power provider for the motor. The transmission duties are undertaken by a one-speed automatic transmission.
This motor helps the compact SUV achieves an impressive driving range of 452 kilometres with the battery being fully charged. The top speed of the vehicle is 155kmph. A 7.2kW AC charger helps the car be charged from 0 - 10% in around six hours and 10 minutes. Moreover, a 50 kW fast charger lets the car do the same from 0 to 80% in just nearly an hour.
Hyundai Kona Engine Type |
Maximum Power |
Peak Torque |
Transmsission Options |
Driving Range |
Top Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electric |
136 PS |
395 Nm |
1-speed AT |
452 kilometres |
155 kmph |
Popular Cities |
Ex-showroom Prices |
On-road Prices |
---|---|---|
New Delhi |
INR 23.72 lakh - INR 23.91 Lakh |
INR 25.38 lakh - INR 25.58 lakh |
Bangalore |
INR 23.72 lakh - INR 23.92 Lakh |
INR 23.96 lakh - INR 24.16 lakh |
Chennai |
INR 23.72 lakh - INR 23.92 Lakh |
INR 23.96 lakh - INR 24.16 lakh |
Kolkata |
INR 23.72 lakh - INR 23.92 Lakh |
INR 23.96 lakh - INR 24.16 lakh |
Kochi |
INR 23.72 lakh - INR 23.92 Lakh |
INR 23.96 lakh - INR 24.16 lakh |
Besides these models in our list of best electric cars in India, other manufacturers also follow the trend and are developing new electric cars for the Indian auto market which are expected to be launched in the foreseeable future. If you are interested in electric cars in India, please pay a visit to IndianAuto.