Introduction - Electric Cars under 10 Lakhs
Guys, Imagine driving through Indian roads without any noise or smoke. I’ve compiled a list of the best EV cars under 10 lakhs in India.
Yes, you can go electric without spending too much on cars.
Currently, many affordable electric cars are available in India. In this blog, we will look at the best electric car under 10 lakh in India.
Based on my view. Customers mainly look at these attributes before buying any electric cars.
- Battery range
- Charging options
- Price
- Maintenance Cost
- Technology and Features
- Performance
- Resale Value
- Brand Reputation
Hence, this blog focuses more on these topics to save you time as well as help you pick the right EV car under 10 lakh without any confusion.
General Features of any electric car under 10 lakh
Further, before getting into cars. Let’s explore some general features which you will get by any electric cars under 10 lakhs. Hence, this helps you know whether the features fit your requirement. If not, then you can search electric car with higher price range.
- These electric cars are primarily designed for city driving and may not fit to very longer journeys
- We can expect the range from 200-300 km on a single charge on average.
- Most of the electric cars under 10 lakhs looks compact and simple in design. Most are hatchback or micro-SUV in body style
- We will be getting the home charging capability and also some offers public charging stations too!
- All the essential features like power windows, power steering, air conditioning and basic infotainment system are common.
- These cars won’t fit for larger family. Because EV car under 10 lakh typically offers 4 or 5 seats only.
- Further, the battery capacity will typically range from 17kWh to 24 kWh. You can find cars with higher battery capacity too.
Best Electric Cars under 10 lakhs
In this section, we will explore some best EV cars under 10 lakhs in India with good reputation and performance.
Let’s discuss about this most famous electric car under 10 lakh from the highly reputed company – TATA.
Surprisingly, the Tata Punch EV comes with so many variants. While the base variant “SMART” comes with an affordable price tag of 9.99 lakhs.
The Tata Punch EV Smart comes with a battery capacity of 25kWh and is made from Lithium-Ion technology.
This battery powers the 80bhp electric motor, capable of giving a torque of 114 Nm. Hence, it can give an acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h in just 13.5 seconds.
Further, at this price range, it offers an impressive range of 315 km/charge. With a top speed of 140 km/h.
Let’s explore the charging options.
- DC Fast Charging from 10 – 80% in 56 minutes with a 50 kW charger
- AC Fast Charging from 10-100% in 3 hours 36 minutes with a 7.2 kW charger
- AC Regular Charging from 10-100% in 9 hours 24 minutes with 15A plug point.
Also, we will be getting an 8-year or 1,60,000 km (whichever comes first) manufacturer’s warranty for the battery and motor. The company also gives a 3-year or 1,25,000 km vehicle warranty!
I guess you won’t be spending much money on maintenance. Based on my estimation, it will cost around Rs 5000-7000 per year. If the warranty is not covered, battery replacement costs around Rs 3 – 6 lakhs. For more details read – Tata Punch EV Battery Insights: Performance, Cost, and Future
Lastly, some of the top features include:
- 360-degree surround view camera system
- App Connectivity
- Ventilated Seats
- Regenerative Braking
- Smart locks (Engine immobilizer, central locking with keys, child safety lock)
- ESC Iso fix anchorages
- 5 Star rating NCAP
MG car manufacturer have stepped into the EV segment with the compact and stylish 4-seater MG Comet EV. Currently, there are 7 variants available in the market.
These electric cars are becoming more common in city areas. Even I have seen many MG Comet EVs in my locality too! If people are willing to buy it then sure something is good inside.
surprisingly, all variant EV cars are under 10 lakhs.
- Comet EV Executive – 7 lakh
- Comet EV Excite – 8 lakh
- Coment EV Excite FC – 8.56 lakh
- Coment EV Exclusive – 9.12 lakh
- Coment EV Exclusive FC – 9.5 lakh
- Comet EV Exclusive FC with value added kit – 9.39 lakh
- Coment EV 100-year Edition – 9.65 lakh
We will discuss about base variant MG Comet EV Executive which is priced at just 7 lakhs in India.
The MG Comet EV Executive comes with a lithium-ion battery capacity of 17.3 kWh.
This small battery powers a 41 bhp electric motor which gives the torque of about 110 Nm.
Further, the driving range is 230 km/charger which is considerably good at this price range. You can expect a top speed of about 100 km/h.
Let’s explore the charging options:
- 3.3 kW AC Charger – Comet EV’s original charger, which will take about 7 hours to charge the car from 0 – 100%.
- 7.4 kW AC Fast Charger – This charger is available only for Excite FC and Exclusive FC variants of Comet EV. It takes 3.5 hours to charge from 0 – 100%.
Additionally, MG offers a 3-year warranty on the vehicle. Luckily, you also get 8-year or 1,20,000 km warranty on a battery pack.
You can also get battery-as-a service (BaaS) plan. Which will significantly reduce the battery ownership cost. With this plan you will be pay around Rs. 2.5 per km for battery usage.
let’s explore some of the special features:
- 4-Seater EV car with only 2 doors.
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Locking (keyless central locking, child safety lock)
- Keyless entry
- Compact in size with only 4.2-meter turning radius.
Let’s look at another Tata electric car – the TATA Tiago EV. Currently, there are about 7 variants available. But only 3 variants of electric cars under 10 lakhs.
- Tiago EV XE Medium Range – 7.99 Lakh
- Tiago EV XT Medium Range – 8.99 Lakh
- Tiago EV XT Long Range – 9.99 lakhs
In this section, we will discuss about Tiago EV medium Range base variant.
The XE Medium Range comes with a battery capacity of 19.2 kWh. Which powers the 60 bhp electric motor and produces a torque of 110 Nm.
Further, the driving range is 250 km/charge with a good top speed of about 120 km/h.
Let’s explore the charging options available to it:
- DC Fast Charging: 10 – 80% in just 58 minutes
- AC Fast Charging: 10 – 100% in 2 hours 36 minutes through a 7.2 kW charger
- AC Regular Charging: 10 – 100% in 7 hours through 15 A plug point
Also, we will be getting an 8-year or 1,60,000 km (whichever comes first) manufacturer’s warranty for the battery and motor. The company also gives a 3-year or 1,25,000 km vehicle warranty! similar to Tata Punch EV.
Let’s see about the features:
- 4-Star NCAP Rating
- Auto Battery cut-off on Impact
- Locking (Remote Central locking, Engine Immobilier, Child Safety lock)
- App Connectivity
- Intelligent tire Pressure Monitoring System
The Renault Kwid EV is expected to launch in 2025. With the bold and solid design, I believe it will surely capture a good impression in the Indian EV market mainly under the entry-level EV car segments.
Certainly, the starting price of the Kwid EV is expected to be about 5 lakhs only. Making it the most affordable electric car under 10 lakh categories.
Further, the expected battery capacity is 26 kWh. The motor has an output of 45 bhp with a torque of 100 Nm.
Charging options:
- 7kW AC charger – 20 – 100% in 11 hours
- 30kW DC Fast Charger – 20-80% in 45 minutes.
Features:
- 7-inch Digital Diver’s display
- Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
- Electric Stability Control
- Rearview Camera
Guys, these are expected specifications and may change when the car is officially launched in India.
Yakuza electric car comes with a 3 seater design with a compact and futuristic design. I guess it will be a better alternative to electric bikes and scooters too!
Surprisingly, the price tag is only Rs 1,75,000. I have discussed about this electric car in previous post- This Tiny Yakuza Karishma Electric Car Conquer India’s Roads?
I have covered about design, exterior, interior, performance, pricing etc. If you are interested follow the above link 👆
Mahindra eKUV100
Mahindra, the well-known car manufacturer in India is expected to launch eKUV100 soon. I’m expecting the official launch will be in 2025.
Further, the estimated price range is Rs. 8 – 10 lakhs.
This electric subcompact SUV comes with a battery capacity of 15.9 kWh and an electric motor of 55 PS capable of producing a torque of 120 Nm.
Charging Options:
Fast Charger: 0 – 80% in 55 minutes
Standard Charger: 0 – 100% in about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Final Words
In conclusion, after evaluating the best EV cars under 10 lakhs in India, I believe there are some excellent choices for you to go electric without breaking the bank.
Each of the cars which I mentioned offers a unique combination of affordability, performance, and quality, making them ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
