The increasing level of pollution is posing as a big challenge for people globally, and governments are taking multiple steps to counter this problem. One such solution is pushing the sales of electric vehicles, which can reduce vehicular pollution, and hence save the environment. A lot of vehicle buyers are now inclined towards buying electric vehicles and two wheelers in India have seen a massive growth in the past few years. However, the four wheeler segment is yet to catch up and one reason for the slow push of EV sales in this segment is the high prices of an electric car.
Thankfully, with the support of the government, the OEMs are bringing electric cars into more affordable range and within a span of 2 years, we have multiple electric cars with more than 300 km range under Rs 15 lakh. This is a reason why electric car sales has picked up in the recent months. On the occasion of the World Environment Day 2023, we bring you top 5 cars that are priced under Rs 15 lakh. The list includes names like Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV, and more; read on to find out:
MG Comet EV
The MG Air EV is the three-door urban electric city car that will be the second EV from MG Motor India after the MG ZS EV. The MG Air EV is a rebadged Wuling Air EV sold in the Indonesian market. The Air EV gets a 25-kWh battery pack and 50 kW motor, with a driving range around 200 on a single charge. The MG Air EV is expected to priced in a sub Rs 20 lakh segment and will gets premium features like dual 10.25-inch digital display for the instrument cluster and infotainment centre, as well as connected car technology.
Tata Tiago EV
The Tata Tiago EV is the latest entrant in the electric vehicle market of India. The car comes as the most affordable EV with a starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The car follows the same pattern as its cousins from the Indian automaker Tata Tigor EV and Tata Nexon EV. Loaded with safety features, and a bright colour palette the car gives a range of 315 km on a single charge.
Citroen C3 EV
Last on our list is the Citroën C3 electric car, which will be the French brand’s first electric car and also first electric sub-compact SUV. It will be largely similar to C3 ICE version, with few more features than the C3, such as cruise control, rear wiper and washer as well as automatic climate control. It can have a claimed Range of 350 km and an expected rice of Rs 10 lakh-12 lakh, making it among the most affordable electric SUVs in India.
Tata Tigor EV
Even though the title of the most-affordable EV has been snatched from the Tata Tigor EV but it still is in the vicinity of being one of the cheapest. The car comes with a price tag a bit north of Rs 10 lakh. The car even offers a similar range to the Tiago EV, running 312 km on a single charge. For EV appeal the car gets colours like Teal Blue to attract consumers.
Tata Nexon EV
The Tata Nexon EV is the world’s first high-voltage Indian electric vehicle. However, it is marketed as the Tata Nexon EV Prime at the moment. It is also the most popular electric vehicle in the nation, with a starting price of Rs. 14.99 lakh and a maximum price of Rs. 17.50 lakh. The permanent magnet synchronous motor powering the Nexon EV Prime’s 30.2 kWh battery pack has a peak output of 129 PS and 245 Nm. As a result, the Nexon EV Prime has a 312 km range and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds.