Electric vehicle revolution has started to gain momentum in India. You may have heard about various automobile manufacturers starting to transition or at least starting to manufacture EVs. And major Indian automakers have already manufactured an EV model or are in the process of development.
These ‘green vehicles’ are probably the future of mobility solutions. But do you know which electric cars are most preferred in India currently? They are:
Top Electric Cars
- Tata Nexon EV
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Tata Vigor EV
- MG ZS EV
Tata Nexon EV
It is Tata Motor’s first all EV SUV which is based on the Nexon SUV. Tata Nexon EV was launched in India earlier this year, along with the facelifted version of Nexon. The Nexon EV comes equipped with a 30.2 kWh battery pack, which helps in producing a power of 129 PS and maximum torque of 245 Nm. ARAI certified that with a single charge, Nexon EV can run for 312 KMs. Now, comes the million-dollar question, what is its price? It sits between the price bracket of Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 15.99 lakh.
| Fuel Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Power | 127 bhp |
| Battery Capacity | 30.2 kWh |
| Price | Rs 13.99 Lakh |
Hyundai Kona Electric
Just like the Nexon EV is Tata Motors first all-electric car, Hyundai Kona is Hyundai’s first battery-powered car in India. With a single charge, the Kona can run for 452 KMs! This makes Hyundai Kona one of the longest-ranged EV in India. And thanks to its highly sophisticated technology and long-range with a single charge, it has become one of India’s most popular EV.
The Kona features a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor(PMSM) which gets its power from 39.2 kWh capacity of the battery. Hyundai Kona delivers 136 PS maximum power & 394.9 Nm peak torque. Its battery juices to 80% charge in just 60 minutes!
| Fuel Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Torque | 395 Nm |
| Power | 134.1 bhp |
| Battery Capacity | 39.2 kWh |
| Price | Rs 23.75 Lakh |
Tata Tigor EV
The Nexon EV is Tata Motor’s first EV in its lineup in India and The Tigor EV is Tata’s first mass produced-battery powered vehicle. It is equipped with a 21.5 kWh battery pack that powers an electric motor producing 40.7 PS maximum power & 105 Nm peak torque.
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| Fuel Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Torque | 105 Nm |
| Power | 40.23 bhp |
| Battery Capacity | 16.2 kWh |
| Price | Rs 9.54 Lakh |
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV is sort of in competition with Hyundai Kona EV as it is almost in the similar segment as the Kona EV. Even though it has a little lower price range that starts from Rs 19.88 lakh, it is equipped with a 44.5 kWh, liquid-cooled IP67 rated battery that powers a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) delivering 143 PS power and 353 Nm peak torque.
| Fuel Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Torque | 353 Nm |
| Power | 140.8 bhp |
| Battery Capacity | 44.5 kWh |
| Price | Rs 19.88 Lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom