5 Best Electric Cars to Buy in India Under Rs 1 Crore: World EV Day

The premium electric car segment in India has grown rapidly over the past few years. Majority of this growth can be attributed to global manufacturers bringing in their latest models to the Indian market. The sub 1 crore segment now offers buyers a variety of EV choices - sedans, SUVs, and even a convertible. These EVs now boast longer ranges, faster charging times and wider availability. With all this in place we feel that premium EVs are set to play a significant role in shaping India’s electric mobility market. On World EV Day, here’s a closer look at five electric cars worth considering in this space.

BYD’s Seal sedan sits above the eMax 7 and below the Sealion 7 in the brand’s product portfolio. The Seal is built on the company’s e-Platform 3.0 and is offered in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 41 to 53.15 lakh. It is offered in three versions - Dynamic, Premium and Performance in RWD and AWD layouts. It comes equipped with 61.44 kWh and 82.56 kWh battery pack options. It generates a peak power output of up to 523 bhp and 670 Nm of torque and can return a range of up to 650 km. Its Performance version can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds. This electric sedan has the potential to give many sports cars a run for their money for a fraction of the price.

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MG Cyberster is a two-door roadster and the company’s first all-electric convertible in the Indian market. It comes with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 74.99 lakh. It is offered with a 77 kWh battery pack and returns a range of up to 580 km. It generates a peak power output of 503 bhp and 725 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 200 kmph.

Launched in India 2023, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a retro classic built on the E-GMP platform. The Ioniq 5 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 46.30 lakh. The Ioniq 5 comes with a72.6 kWh battery pack and returns a range of up to 631 km. It generates a peak power output of up to 215 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. It supports DC fast charging using which it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 20 minutes. The Ioniq 5 also features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, making it suitable for practical everyday use.

The Kia EV6 was among the first premium EVs to be introduced in the Indian market. The EV6 is offered in a single GT Line AWD variant which is priced at Rs 65.96 lakh (ex-showroom). It houses a 84 kWh battery pack and returns a range of over 650 km on a single charge. It generates a peak power output of up to 321 bhp and 605 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.3 seconds and can charge from 10 to 80 percent using a DC fast charger in just 18 minutes.

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After years of anticipation Tesla has finally arrived on Indian shores with the Model Y. The Model Y has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 59.89 lakh. In India the Tesla Model Y is only available with RWD configuration. It generates a peak power output of up to 295 bhp and 420 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.6 seconds.Globally, it is the brand’s highest-selling SUV and it offers a range of up to 622 km.