The air after the festive season becomes very polluted in big cities, so you can do your bit to save the environment by buying an EV.
The air after the festive season becomes very polluted in big cities, so you can do your bit to save the environment by buying an EV.
Festive season is upon us, and it is an auspicious time to buy a new vehicle. But after the festive season and because of winter, the air becomes quite polluted in many parts of the country.
So do your bit by buying an electric vehicle, and of course, by not bursting crackers. This is a list of EVs you should consider under each price bracket starting with the most affordable EVs and going up to ₹60 lakh.
The Tiago.ev not the most affordable electric car you can buy in India but it is certainly one of the best ones you can consider if your budget is less than ₹10 lakh. There are two battery packs on offer and comes with tech like a 7-inch touchscreen, auto wipers and headlamps, two airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, but there’s no safety rating for the EV. It drives well too, the power may not be out of this world but it gets the job done.
| Tiago.ev MR | Tiago.ev LR | |
| Battery | 19.2 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Range | 221 km (claimed) | 275 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 60 bhp | 74 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm |
| AC Charging (10-100%) | 2.6 hours (7.2 kWh) | 3.6 hours (7.2 kWh) |
| DC Charging (10 – 80%) | 58 minutes (50 kW) | 58 minutes (50 kW) |
The best-selling EV in India is the Nexon.ev and for good reason. It has a decent range with multiple battery packs, and plenty of features. Bharat NCAP also awarded it a full-fat 5-star rating earlier this year. the biggest battery on offer is a 45 kWh unit with a range of 489 km on a full charge! You also get vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle functionality but no ADAS! It drives decently, there is enough torque on offer but no sudden burst of acceleration because the motor gradually builds power.
| Nexon.ev MR | Nexon.ev LR | Nexon.ev 45 | |
| Battery | 30 kWh | 40.5 kWh | 45 kWh |
| Range | 275 km (claimed) | 390 km (claimed) | 489 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 128 bhp | 143 bhp | 148 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 215 Nm | 215 Nm | 215 Nm |
| AC Charging (10-100%) | 4.3 hours (7.2 kWh) | 6 hours (7.2 kWh) | 6.7 hours (7.2 kWh) |
| DC Charging (10 – 80%) | 56 minutes (50 kW) | 56 minutes (50 kW) | 40 mins (60 kW) |
Another EV you should consider here is the new Windsor EV. A primary reason for that should be the new battery-as-a-service programme where you pay just the cost of the car and the battery is available as a subscription. More about it in our review. The Windsor is also very comfortable at the back and makes it a good choice if you prefer to be chauffeur-driven primarily. It is also loaded with tech and safety features but crash test results aren’t out yet.
| Battery | 38 kWh |
| Range | 332 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 134 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 200 Nm |
| AC Charging (10 – 100%) | 6.5 hours (7.4 kW) |
| DC Charging (10 – 80%) | 55 minutes (45 kW) |
BYD’s entire portfolio fits in this price bracket and quite frankly, they are a few reasons why you should consider them. The Atto 3 is a very capable family SUV as it’s very comfortable to drive. The Seal is the athlete from BYD, there’s a good amount of feedback that you’d enjoy driving. The eMAX 7 too is a very comfy family hauler. And there’s so much tech onboard like rotating touchscreens, virtual clusters, and ADAS. You name it, they have it.
| Atto 3 | Seal | eMAX 7 | |
| Battery | 49.2 – 60.48 kWh | 61.44 kWh/ 82.56 kWh | 55.4 – 71.8 kWh |
| Range | 468 – 521 km (claimed) | 510 – 650 Km (claimed) | 489 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 201 bhp | 201 – 523 bhp | 161 - 201 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 310 Nm | 420 – 530 Nm | 310 Nm |
| AC Charging (10-100%) | 8 – 10 hours (7 kWh) | 12 – 16 hours (7 kWh) | 6.7 hours (7.2 kWh) |
| DC Charging (0 – 80%) | 50 minutes (80 kW) | 45 minutes (110/150 kW) | 37 mins (89/115kW) |
Another car in this list you should not miss out on is the Ioniq 5. Hyundai’s flagship model in India is a very capable electric vehicle. It looks amazing, drives really well and of course, is loaded with tech. It also won the 2022 World Car of the Year award. And there’s a chance it could get a more affordable variant in India, further widening its appeal.
| Battery | 72.6 kWh |
| Range | 631 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 134 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 200 Nm |
| AC Charging (10 – 100%) | 6.5 hours (7.4 kW) |
| DC Charging (10 – 80%) | 55 minutes (45 kW) |
One of the main reasons to choose a Volvo is the fact that the brand makes very, very safe cars and the EX40 is not an exception. It was earlier known as the XC40 Recharge and Volvo has renamed the EV to fit the nomenclature it uses for its other EVs. And with this, the twin-motor variant has been discontinued. The EX40 is a comfortable car to drive, and of course comes with features like a vertically oriented 9-inch touchscreen, a digital dash, multiple airbags, ISOFIX and almost everything else you can think of.
| Battery | 69 kWh |
| Range | 475 km (claimed) |
| Max Power | 235 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 420 Nm |
| AC Charging (10 – 100%) | 7 hours (11 kW) |
| DC Charging (10 – 80%) | 34 minutes (150 kW) |
Now that we’ve given you a breakdown of what all you should consider in every price bracket. Why don’t you tell us if you think you’d go for an alternative in any of these segments and why would you choose them?
