5 Best Electric Cars You Can Buy in India Under Rs 30 Lakh: World EV Day 2025

World EV Day is a good point to take stock of where India’s electric car market is heading. The sub-Rs 30 lakh space is shaping up fast, and the next 12-18 months will see multiple new entries from both domestic and international manufacturers. Here’s a breakdown of five EVs that are the current top picks in this price bracket.

The Atto 3 remains BYD’s most accessible offering in India. Built on the e-Platform 3.0, it is powered by the company’s signature Blade Battery technology and delivers a certified range of about 521 km. The Atto 3 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 24.99 lakh. It is positioned as a mid-size electric SUV and has been on sale for over a year and continues to be the brand’s entry point in the Indian market. It generates a power output of 201.15 bhp and 310 Nm of torque and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds.

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The Tata Harrier.ev is the company’s latest offering in the country. The Harrier.ev has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 21.49 lakh. It is offered with 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery pack options and can return a range of up to 627 km. It generates a peak power output of up to 390 bhp and 504 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.3 seconds. This mid-size SUV also comes with Quad-Wheel Drive (QWD) and is capable of off-roading as well.

The Mahindra XEV 9e is the flagship electric SUV of the company. Based on Mahindra’s INGLO platform, this SUV supports larger battery packs and fast charging. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 21.90 lakh. It is offered with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery pack options and can return a range of up to 656 km. This electric SUV also comes equipped with ADAS features.

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Vietnamese brand VinFast has launched its VF7 electric SUV in India earlier this month. The VF7 is a compact SUV which is offered with 59.6 kWh and 70.8 kWh battery pack options and it returns a range of up to 532 km. It generates a peak power output of up to 201.1 bhp and 310 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 9.5 seconds. The VF7 range in India starts from Rs 20.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

The eMAX 7 is BYD’s three-row electric MPV which has replaced the e6 in the Indian market. Starting from Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is designed for buyers needing more space and seating. Built on BYD’s scalable EV platform, it is a family-oriented electric MPV under Rs 30 lakh. It is offered with 55.4 kWh and 71.8 kWh battery pack options which return a range of up to 530 km. It generates a peak power output of up to 201.15 bhp and 310 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.6 seconds.