India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is rapidly evolving, with a growing number of options offering impressive range without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to embrace sustainable mobility and conquer range anxiety on a budget of under Rs. 25 lakh (ex-showroom), here are 12 electric cars in India that boast a range of 250km or more on a single charge.
1. Tata Tiago EV
Launched in late 2022, the Tata Tiago EV offers 2 battery options. The Medium Range variant with a 19.2kWh battery provides a MIDC-claimed range of 250km. The Long Range variant with a 24kWh battery extends that to a claimed 315km. Power outputs range from 61PS/110Nm (Medium Range) to 75PS/114Nm (Long Range).
- Price: Rs. 8.0 lakh – Rs. 11.14 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Tata Tiago EV Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
2. Tata Tigor EV
Tata’s first-ever mass-market EV, the Tigor EV, comes with a 26kWh battery pack paired with a 75PS/170Nm electric motor. It offers a claimed range of 315km.
- Price: Rs. 12.50 lakh – Rs. 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom)
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3. Tata Punch EV
Launched in early 2024 and built on Tata’s Gen 2 EV architecture, the Punch EV offers enhanced integration and practicality, including a 366-litre boot and a 14-litre frunk. It’s available in Medium Range and Long Range variants that offer a range of 315km and 421km per charge, respectively. Features include dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless connectivity, ventilated seats, and optional sunroof.
- Price: Rs. 9.9 lakh – Rs. 14.44 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Tata Punch EV Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
4. Citroen eC3
The Citroen eC3 is equipped with a 29.2kWh air-cooled battery pack powering a 57PS/143Nm front-mounted electric motor. It boasts a claimed range of 320km (ARAI certified).
- Price: Rs. 11.99 lakh – Rs. 13.56 lakh (ex-showroom)
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5. Mahindra XUV400
A direct competitor to the Nexon EV, the Mahindra XUV400 offers multiple battery-motor configurations. Variants with the 34.5kWh battery provide a claimed range of 375km, while the 39.4kWh variant extends it to 456km. Features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen, connected car tech, and dual-zone climate control.
- Price: Rs. 15.49 lakh – Rs. 17.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Mahindra XUV400 EV Variant-Wise Features – V3Cars
6. Tata Nexon EV
Significantly updated in late 2023, the Nexon EV comes in Medium Range (30kWh battery, 325km ARAI range, 129PS/215Nm) and Long Range (40.5kWh battery, 465km ARAI range, 145PS/215Nm) options, both comfortably exceeding the 250km mark.
- Price: Rs. 12.49 lakh – Rs. 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Tata Nexon EV Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
7. MG ZS EV
The MG ZS EV packs a 50.3kWh battery, offering a claimed range of 461km. Real-world range is consistently around 300km. The electric motor produces a healthy 176PS and 280Nm of torque.
- Price: Rs. 18.98 lakh – Rs. 26.64 lakh (ex-showroom)
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8. Tata Curvv EV
Tata’s stylish coupe-SUV EV, the Curvv EV, is available with 2 battery pack options – 45kWh and 55kWh – offering a claimed range of 502km and 585km (MIDC), respectively. Its single electric motor delivers 150PS and 215Nm in the 45kWh variants and 167PS and 215Nm in the 55kWh variants.
- Price: Rs. 17.49 lakh – Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Tata Curvv EV Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
9. Hyundai Creta Electric
The Hyundai Creta Electric, which replaced the Hyundai Kona EV, is based on the popular Creta SUV and gets 2 battery pack options – 42kWh and 51.4kWh. The Creta Electric equipped with the smaller of the 2 battery pack options offers 390km of range, while the other offers 473km per charge.
- Price: Rs. 17.99 lakh – Rs. 23.50 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Hyundai Creta Electric Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
10. Mahindra BE 6
Mahindra’s latest EV based on their EV-dedicated INGLO platform is a stylish SUV that offers 2 battery pack options – 59kWh and 79kWh. They offer a range of 535km and 682km, respectively.
- Price: Rs. 19.40 lakh to Rs. 27.40 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Mahindra BE 6 Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
11. Mahindra XEV 9e
The XEV 9e is the second Mahindra EV to be based on the INGLO platform. It is essentially, the electric coupe SUV alternative to the XUV700. The new XEV 9e sits above the BE 6 in Mahindra’s EV portfolio. It is offered with the same battery pack options as the BE 6 – 59kWh and 79kWh – offering a range of 542km and 656km, respectively.
- Price: Rs. 22.40 lakh to Rs. 31 lakh (ex-showroom)
Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9e Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
12. BYD Atto 3
The base variant of the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV, which is priced at Rs. 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom), is worth mentioning as it offers a claimed range of 521km with its 60.5kWh battery pack.
- Price: Rs. 24.99 lakh to Rs. 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
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The Indian electric car market under Rs.25 lakh is brimming with options that effectively address range anxiety. From compact hatchbacks and subcompact SUVs to larger SUVs and upcoming models, there’s an EV to suit various needs and preferences while offering a sustainable and increasingly practical mode of transportation. As technology advances and more models enter the market, the prospect of owning a long-range EV in India becomes more attainable than ever.
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