Top 20 Best Electric Cars In India 2024
2. Tata Tiago EV
The Tata Tiago EV is an electric version of the Tata Tiago, a 5-door hatchback city car made by Tata Motors in India since 2016. The Tiago EV was launched in 2022 and has a range of 315 km with a battery capacity of 24 kWh and an electric motor producing 74 hp.
It can go from 0–60 km/h in 5.7 seconds and can be charged in 57 minutes with a 50 kW DC fast charger. The Tiago EV has EV-specific blue accents and exclusive colors, TPMS, and an 8-speaker Harman sound system.
The interior design echoes the premium upgrade seen in the exterior, with top variants featuring leatherette upholstery and subtle blue accents.
Tata Tiago EV Price:
| Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
|---|---|
| Tiago EV XE Medium Range 19.2 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 250 Km | Rs. 7.99 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XT Medium Range 19.2 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 250 Km | Rs. 8.99 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XT Long Range 24 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 315 Km | Rs. 9.99 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XZ Plus Long Range 24 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 315 Km | Rs. 10.89 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech LUX Long Range 24 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 315 Km | Rs. 11.39 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XZ Plus Long Range Fast Charger 24 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 315 Km | Rs. 11.39 Lakh |
| Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech LUX Long Range Fast Charger 24 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 315 Km | Rs. 11.89 Lakh |
Tata Tiago EV Specifications:
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Driving Range | 250 to 315 km |
| Safety | 4 Star (Global NCAP) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Battery Capacity | 19.2 to 24 kWh |
Tata Tiago EV Features
- The Tiago EV comes in two variants, with a range of 240 km or 315 km on a single charge.
- The Tiago EV can be charged using a 7.2 kW AC charger or a 50 kW DC fast charger. With the DC fast charger, you can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in just 58 minutes.
- The Tiago EV comes with Tata’s ZConnect connected car technology, which offers a number of features such as remote AC control, vehicle tracking, and driving score analysis.
- The Tiago EV comes with a 3-year/125,000 km warranty on the battery and motor.
- The Tiago EV is available in six colors: Starlight White, Teal Blue, Midnight Black, Daytona Grey, Arctic White, and Arizona Blue.
Tata Tiago EV Pros and Cons
- Affordable EV – The Tiago EV is currently the most affordable EV in the Indian market
- City driving range – 19.2kWh runs 250km (claimed), 24kWh runs 213.9km (tested)
- Safety kit – This EV is kitted-out with a decent list of safety equipment
- Powertrain options – Is offered in two battery pack options, 19.2kWh and 24kWh
- Charging options – 15A plug point, 3.3kW charger, 7.2kW AC fast charger, DC fast charger
- Long distance range anxiety – Not enough for people to venture out on highways
- Expensive hatchback – Despite its ‘green’ interests, the top-end variants are pricey
- Charging infrastructure – Charging station scarcity restricts carefree EV driving
3. Tata Nexon EV
The Tata Nexon EV is a compact SUV that comes in 9 different variants and is available in 7 colors. It has a ground clearance of 205 mm and 6 airbags for safety.
Users have reported a driving range of 387.22 Km for the Nexon EV. The price of this vehicle ranges from Rs. 14.49 to 19.29 Lakh.
Tata Nexon EV Price:
| Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
|---|---|
| Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range 30 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 325 Km | Rs. 14.49 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Medium Range 30 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 325 Km | Rs. 15.99 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Plus Medium Range 30 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 325 Km | Rs. 16.49 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Plus S Medium Range 30 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 325 Km | Rs. 16.99 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Long Range 40.5 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 465 Km | Rs. 16.99 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Empowered Medium Range 30 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 325 Km | Rs. 17.49 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Plus Long Range 40.5 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 465 Km | Rs. 17.49 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Fearless Plus S Long Range 40.5 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 465 Km | Rs. 17.99 Lakh |
| Nexon EV Empowered Plus Long Range 40.5 kWh, Electric, Automatic, 465 Km | Rs. 19.29 Lakh |
Tata Nexon EV Specifications:
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Driving Range | 325 to 465 km |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Battery Capacity | 30 to 40.5 kWh |
Tata Nexon EV Key Features
- The Nexon EV offers a peppy driving experience with a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 8.9 seconds. It comes with a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 106.4 kW of power and 245 Nm of torque.
- The Nexon EV is available in two range options: 312 km (XZ+ and XM+) and 437 km (XZ+ LUX). This means you can easily cover long distances without having to worry about finding a charging station.
- The Nexon EV can be charged using a 15A socket, a 7.2 kW AC charger, or a 50 kW DC fast charger. With a 50 kW DC fast charger, you can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in just 60 minutes.
- The Nexon EV comes loaded with features, including a 31.24 cm touchscreen infotainment system, a 7.2 kW AC home wall box charger, a digital instrument cluster, 6 airbags, and connected car technology.
Tata Nexon EV Pros and Cons
- Cheaper to run than a comparable ICE car.
- Looks thoroughly modern both inside and out.
- Offers a long list of premium and modern features.
- Zippy performer, claims to do the 0-100kmph run in 8.9 seconds.
- Vehicle To Load (V2L) and Vehicle To Vehicle (V2V) comes handy.
- No substantial improvement in range over the older model.
- Infotainment user interface still feels buggy.
- Sparse public charging infrastructure.