5 Electric Cars You Should Buy in India in 2025: Tata Harrier EV, Kia Carens Clavis EV and More

The last few months have been eventful when it comes to electric vehicles coming into the country. Tesla, after much back and forth, finally made it to the Indian shores. MG launched the much-awaited M9 MPV and Cyberster in India. Furthermore, Kia launched its budget electric MPV while Tata launched the electric version of its Harrier. While the competition in the electric vehicle space continues to intensify, here are 5 electric cars you should buy in India in 2025:

Indian automaker, Tata launched its electric SUV, Tata Harrier EV. The SUV will be equipped with a dual-motor setup coupled with a battery. The Harrier EV boasts of two battery options including a 65 kWH battery and a 75 kWH battery with the front motor producing 155.5 bhp of peak power and 200 Nm of torque and rear motor producing 234.4 bhp and 304 Nm of torque with an additional boost of up to 340 Nm of torque, with a combined output of 389.9 bhp and 504 Nm of torque in QWD variant and 234.4 bhp and 304 Nm of torque in RWD variants. It has been priced at Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Moreover, the Harrier EV is equipped with features including 540-degree camera with transparent mode for better off-roading judgement for customers, different ride modes including rock crawl, mud ruts, sand, snow and tarmac, off-road assist and a panoramic sunroof. Moreover, the Tata Harrier EV will also boast three levels of regeneration along with a boost mode, allowing for a faster acceleration for a brief period of time. In addition to that, the Harrier. EV gets V2V and V2L capabilities. The Harrier. EV boasts a 14.5-inch Samsung NEO QLED display for its digital infortainment system while being equipped with Dolby Atmos sound system.

The Kia Carens Clavis EV boasts two battery pack options: a 42 kWh and a 51.9-kWh battery pack. The battery pack powers an electric motor placed on the front axle making it a front-wheel drive car. The electric motor produces 168.9 bhp and 255 Nm of torque. Additionally, the Carens Clavis boasts an ARAI-certified range of 402 km with the 42-kWh battery and 490 km with the 51.9 kWh battery on a single charge. The electric MPV accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.5 seconds.

The Carens Clavis EV is equipped with features including a dual 12.3-inch panoramic display which is available in the ICE variant along with its seven-seater layout. Moreover, the Carens Clavis EV has 64-colour ambient lighting, white and black interiors, vehicle-to-load (internal and external), shift-by-wire gear level, wireless charging, paddle shifters with four-levels of regenerative braking, i-Pedal technology with single pedal driving, active air flaps, charging port with LED light and charge indicator and a 25-litre frunk, among others. In addition to that, the Kia Carens Clavis EV will boast Level 2 ADAS with 20 safety features including smart cruise control and lane keep assist, among others.

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Chinese automaker, Build Your Dreams also known as BYD launched its premium electric vehicle, Seal in India in 2024. The BYD Seal has a battery capacity of 61.44kWh and 82.56kWh with a range of up to 650 km. It is fitted with two motors, producing approximately 523 bhp, and has four different powertrains with 3 being rear-wheel drive and one being all-wheel drive. The price of the BYD Seal starts from Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The BYD Seal is equipped with features including a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system. It also offers advanced safety features like Blind Spot Detection, Lane Keep Assistance, and a 360-degree camera. Furthermore, the Seal includes convenient features like a wireless charger, automatic climate control, and voice commands.

Indian automaker, Mahindra has launched the XEV 9e for an introductory price of Rs 21.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The XEV 9e will be equipped with a 79-kWh battery paired with an electric motor producing 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. The XEV 9e boasts a top speed of 202 kmph and accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.8 seconds. The interior of the Mahindra XEV 9e is equipped with dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, powered front seats, wireless phone charging, multi-colour ambient lighting and a premium audio system. Connectivity features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also included.

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Priced at Rs 18.10 lakh (ex-showroom), the MG Windsor Pro EV will be equipped with 52.9 kWH battery, powering a Permanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor producing 134.14 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. The bigger battery pack offers a higher range of 449 km. Additionally, the electric CUV is equipped with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technologies. The V2L feature will allow users to power external devices directly from the car while the V2V technology enables energy sharing capabilities between compatible EVs. Moreover, the MG Windsor Pro will offer customers an array of additional tech features, enhanced safety, a new cabin experience, improved convenience, fresh style elements and a new battery pack. Furthermore, it will feature dual-tone interiors of Ivory and Black, giving it a more premium look differentiating between the Pro variant and other variants.