5 Top EV Cars Under 20 Lakhs in India

Electric cars are becoming more popular in India as buyers look for cleaner and more affordable ways to travel. For those planning to buy an EV within a budget of Rs 20 lakh, there are several options across different body styles and battery sizes. Here are five top EV cars under Rs 20 lakh in India, along with their prices, battery options, power and range.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is available in three variants: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. It comes in 10 colours, including four dual-tone options. The electric SUV is priced from Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 20.21 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered with two battery options, 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The 49 kWh battery produces 141.88bhp, while the 61 kWh battery produces 171.65bhp. Both versions offer 193Nm of maximum torque, while the claimed range goes up to 543 km on a single charge.

MG Windsor EV

The MG Windsor EV is a 5-seater crossover (CUV) available in three variants - Excite, Exclusive, and Essence. It is available in 7 colour options. It comes with two battery options: 38 kWh and 52.9 kWh. Powered by an electric motor, the MG Windsor EV generates 134.1bhp and 200Nm of torque. The car's price starts at Rs 14.69 lakh and goes up to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The car offers a driving range of up to 449 km on a single charge. It has a large 579 L boot space and a ground clearance of 186 mm.

The Tata Nexon EV is available with two battery options: a 45 kWh long-range (LR) battery and a 30 kWh mid-range (MR) battery. It comes in trims such as Creative, Fearless and Empowered. The 45 kWh battery produces 142.148bhp, while the 30 kWh battery produces 127.39bhp. The electric motor offers 215Nm of maximum torque. The Tata Nexon EV is priced from Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Creative Plus MR variant and goes up to Rs 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the fully loaded Empowered Plus LR variant. It offers a certified range of up to 489 km on a full charge, as per MIDC Part 1 + Part 2. The EV supports fast charging, which takes around 40 minutes*, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.9 seconds.

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is available in three variants: Excite, Exclusive and Essence. It comes in six colour options: Khaki Green, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Khaki Green with Mono Black, Pearl White and Starry Black. The EV is offered in both 5-seater and 7-seater configurations. It is powered by a 69.2 kWh battery and delivers a certified range of up to 517 km on a single charge. The electric motor produces a maximum power of 201.15bhp and 310Nm of maximum torque. The MG Hector Tomahawk EV starts at Rs 13.99 lakh, along with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) charge of Rs 4.90 per km.

Tata Curvv EV

The Tata Curvv EV is available in 5 colour options and comes with two battery choices: 45 kWh and 55 kWh. The Tata Curvv.ev Series X is priced between Rs 16.99 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The 55 kWh battery version produces 164.946bhp of power and 215Nm of torque. It offers an ARAI-certified range of up to 502 km on a single charge and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.6 to 8.8 seconds.