Looking for an affordable electric car in India? Here’s a list of the cheapest electric cars priced below Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). Most of these come from popular brands like Tata, MG, and Citroen.
MG Windsor EV (Rs 14 lakh to 18.39 lakh)
With the Battery as a Service (BaaS) option, the MG Windsor EV becomes more affordable, starting at Rs 9.99 lakh plus a charge of Rs 3.9-4.5 per km.
It’s MG’s top-selling EV in India. It offers two battery options: a 38kWh pack with a claimed range of 332 km, and a 52.9kWh pack with 449 km range.
Citroen eC3 (Rs 12.90 lakh to 13.53 lakh)
The Citroen eC3 is the French automaker’s only electric car in India. It features a 57hp motor and a 29.2kWh battery, delivering a claimed range of 246 km on a full charge.
Tata Nexon EV (Rs 12.49 lakh to 17.19 lakh)
The Tata Nexon EV comes with two battery choices: Medium Range (129hp, 30kWh) and Long Range (144hp, 45kWh).
The Medium Range model offers a claimed 275 km on a single charge, while the Long Range version boasts 489 km.
Tata Tigor EV (Rs 12.49 lakh to 13.75 lakh)
This compact sedan has a 75hp motor and a 26kWh battery pack. It provides a claimed range of 315 km per full charge and can be charged from 10% to 80% in 59 minutes using a DC fast charger.
Tata Punch EV (Rs 9.99 lakh to 13.94 lakh)
The Punch EV is India’s most affordable electric SUV and one of the best-selling EVs. It offers two variants: Standard Range (82hp, 25kWh) with 315 km range, and Long Range (122hp, 35kWh) with 421 km range.
Tata Tiago EV (Rs 7.99 lakh to 11.44 lakh)
The Tiago EV is a small hatchback with two battery options: Medium Range (61hp, 19.2kWh) and Long Range (75hp, 24kWh).
The ranges on a full charge are 223 km for MR and 293 km for LR.
MG Comet EV (Rs 7.5 lakh to 10 lakh)
The MG Comet EV is the smallest and cheapest electric car in India. With the BaaS option, it costs Rs 4.99 lakh plus Rs 3.1 per km charge.
It has a 42hp motor and a 17.3kWh battery, offering a 230 km range on a full charge.
