Top 7 Most Affordable Electric Cars in India

Top 7 Most Affordable Electric Cars in India

Top 7 Electric cars and their key specifications:

  1. Strom-R3: 

Strom motors is a Mumbai-based EV startup. It released the Strom-R3 electric car in India in August 2020. Priced at Rs 4.5 lakh, Strom Motors says that it is a “Made in India” electric car that has been designed to seek mobility inside towns in a 10 km radius.

Key Specifications:

Fuel TypeElectric
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)20.11bhp
Seating Capacity2
Fuel Tank Capacity
Engine Displacement– cc
Max Torque (nm@rpm)90 Nm
Boot Space (Litres)300 Litres
Body TypeHatchback
Range200 Km/Charge
Charging Time3 hrs
Voice RecognitionYes
Power WindowsYes
Drive Modes3
Kerb Weight550 Kg
Front SuspensionMc Pherson Struct
Rear Tyre Rim155/80 R13

Colours available are 

  • Blue with white roof
  • Red with white roof
  • Silver with yellow roof
  • White with black roof 

As declared by Strom, the lithium-ion-based battery percent has a lifespan of about one lakh km and takes around three hours for a whole rate. So the first variation to move on sale could be the top-speed version with a claimed variety of 200 km on a single charge. 

  1. Mahindra REVAi: 

Mahindra REVAi was launched in Nagpur on 8th April 2011. It is available in 3 versions. Pricing begins at Rs. 3.79 Lakhs and goes up to Rs. 4.67 Lakhs. 

StandardElectric, AutomaticRs. 3.79 Lakhs
ACElectric, AutomaticRs. 4.32 Lakhs
ClasseElectric, AutomaticRs. 4.67 Lakhs

Mahindra REVAi is geared up with lead-acid batteries, has a nominal variety of eighty km (50 mi) in keeping with the rate and a pinnacle velocity of 80 km/h (50 mph).

It is available in 4 variants.

  • REVAi Standard
  • REVAi AC
  • Mahindra REVAi Classe
  • REVAi T2

Key Specifications:

Top Speed:80 km/h
Weight:700kg
Motor:13kW AC Induction
Controller:350A
Batteries:48V, 200AH Lead Acid
Voltage:48V
Charger:2.2kw, 15A plug
Charge Time:80% in 2.5A
  1. Tata Tigor EV:

Pricing begins at Rs. 11.99 lakhs and goes upto Rs. 13.14 Lakh, Tata Tigor EV has 4 variants:

Tigor EV XEElectric, AutomaticRs. 11.99 Lakhs
Tigor EV XMElectric, AutomaticRs. 12.49 Lakhs
Tigor EV XZ PlusElectric, AutomaticRs. 12.99 Lakhs
Tigor EV XZ Plus Dual ToneElectric, AutomaticRs. 13.14 Lakhs

Tata’s smallest sedan will become India’s maximum low-cost electric-powered car. It comes with an 8-12 months or 1.6 lakh km battery and motor warranty.

Fuel TypeElectric
Max Torque(nm@rpm)170 nm
Transmission TypeAutomatic 
Body TypeSedan
Max power(bhp@rpm)73.75 bhp
Seating capacity5
Boot Space(Litres)316
Ground Clearance Unladen172
  1. Mahindra eVerito:

Mahindra eVerito was launched in 2016 and was Mahindra’s second electric car. It takes around 11.5 hours to charge.

Key Specifications:

Fuel TypeElectric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)41.57bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)91Nm@3000rpm
Seating Capacity5
TransmissionTypeAutomatic
Boot Space (Litres)510
Body TypeSedan
Ground Clearance Unladen172mm

Mahindra E Verito is offered in 2 variants:

D2Electric, AutomaticRs. 10.15 Lakhs
D6Electric, AutomaticRs. 10.49 Lakhs
  1. Haima Bird EV1:

Haima Automobile, one of the leading automakers in China, showcased Bird Electric EV1 at Auto Expo 2020. This EV will be available in the range of Rs. 10 lakh. 

Key Specifications:

Fuel TypeElectric
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Dimensions (L*W*H)3662*1540*1518 mm^3
Battery Pack20.5 KWh, 28.5 KWh
Torque30KW/ 95N.m/150N.m
Top Speed120 km/h
Engine Power40 PS
  1. Mahindra eKUV100:

Key Specifications:

Fuel TypeElectric
TransmissionAutomatic
Battery Pack15.9 kWh
Charging Time6 Hrs
Range150 km/charge
  1. Tata Altroz EV:

Tata Altroz EV was unveiled at Auto Expo 2020. It has the same features as the standard Altroz. Priced at Rs. 14 Lakhs, it is expected to launch in March 2022. 

Key Specifications:

Fuel TypeElectric
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Dimensions(L*W*H)(mm)3988*1754*1505
Range250-300 Km/ Charge
Battery Pack30.2 KWh
Charging Time1 Hrs

This model will have a hatchback style and will have the same powertrain as the Nexon EV. A 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery will also be included.  It takes an hour to charge from zero to eighty percent with DC fast charging.

2022 is going to be a turning point in the electric vehicle movement. The increasing options of electric vehicles are a factor that can bring home an EV easily. If you’re planning on purchasing a car, you should definitely go for an electric car.

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