Mass-market car manufacturers like Tata, MG and Citroen sell electric vehicles that have a starting price under Rs 15 lakh. But what specs do these EVs offer, and which one is the cheapest EV in India right now? Let's find out.
Note: All range figures mentioned below are certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Real-world range may differ.
7. MG Windsor EV
MG Windsor EV price: Rs 14 lakh-18.39 lakh
MG Windsor EV BaaS price: Rs 9.99 lakh-13.39 lakh + Rs 3.9-4.5 per km
MG Windsor EV Pro.
This list starts with the extremely popular MG Windsor EV, which is also the brand's current bestselling model. While it is the most expensive, if you were to consider MG's battery as a service (BaaS) scheme – wherein the buyer pays for the vehicle upfront but is separately charged for the battery on a rental basis – its overall price is close to the third-placed Tata Punch EV, and even cheaper at the top-end. Coming to the battery and motor options, the Windsor EV has standard (136hp, 38kWh) and Pro (136hp, 52.9kWh) options. The relatively bigger battery packs give the Windsor EV ranges of 332km (standard) and 449km (Pro) on a single charge.
| MG Windsor EV charging times | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 38kWh | 52.9kWh | ||
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 7 hours | 9.5 hours | ||
| Fastest DC charging (20-80%) | 45 minutes | 50 minutes | ||
6. Citroen eC3
Citroen eC3 price: Rs 12.90 lakh-13.53 lakh
Next up is the Citroen eC3 hatchback, the French carmaker's only electric vehicle in India. Citroen equips the electric C3 with a 57hp motor paired with a 29.2kWh battery. The eC3 has a range of 246km.
| Citroen eC3 charging times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 29.2kWh | ||
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 10.3 hours | ||
| Fastest DC charging (10-80%) | 57 minutes | ||
5. Tata Nexon EV
Tata Nexon EV price: Rs 12.49 lakh-17.19 lakh
Pre-2025 update model (used for representation).
The Tata Nexon EV is one of the four electric vehicles to feature here from the homegrown brand. The electric Nexon is available in Medium Range (129hp, 30kWh) and 45 (144hp, 45kWh). On a full charge, the Nexon EV MR goes up to 275km, while the 45/long range version returns 489km, the highest in this set.
| Tata Nexon EV charging times | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 30kWh | 45kWh |
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 4.18 hours | 6.36 hours |
| Fastest DC charging (10-80%) | 56 minutes | 40 minutes |
4. Tata Tigor EV
Tata Tigor EV price: Rs 12.49 lakh-13.75 lakh
Pre-2025 update model (used for representation).
The Tata Tigor EV is the sedan version of the Tiago hatchback. Compared to the second-ranked Tiago's twin motor and battery options, the electric sedan is offered with a single 75hp, 26kWh setup. While the power output is identical to the Tiago EV MR, the Tigor EV's slightly bigger 26kWh battery gives it a higher 315km range.
| Tata Tigor EV charging times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 26kWh | ||
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 9.4 hours | ||
| Fastest DC charging (10-80%) | 59 minutes | ||
3. Tata Punch EV
Tata Punch EV price: Rs 9.99 lakh-13.94 lakh
When it comes to the most affordable electric SUV in India, the base-spec Tata Punch EV is the cheapest option that money can buy right now. And just like most Tata EVs, the electric Punch is sold in two versions – Standard Range (82hp, 25kWh) and Long Range (122hp, 35kWh). The Punch EV has single charge ranges of 315km (SR) and 421km (LR).
| Tata Punch EV charging times | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 25kWh | 35kWh | ||
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 3.6 hours | 5 hours | ||
| Fastest DC charging (10-80%) | 56 minutes | 40 minutes | ||
2. Tata Tiago EV
Tata Tiago EV price: Rs 7.99 lakh-11.44 lakh
Pre-2025 update model (used for representation).
Next among this group is the Tata Tiago EV. The electric Tata hatchback is available in two guises – Medium Range (61hp, 19.2kWh) and Long Range (75hp, 24kWh). The Tiago EV MR and LR versions return single charge ranges of 223km and 293km, respectively.
| Tata Tiago EV charging times | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 19.2kWh | 24kWh | ||
| Fastest AC charging (10-100%) | 2.6 hours | 3.6 hours | ||
| Fastest DC charging (10-80%) | 58 minutes | 58 minutes | ||
1. MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV price: Rs 7.5 lakh-10 lakh
MG Comet EV BaaS price: Rs 4.99 lakh-7.63 lakh + Rs 3.1 per km
Pre-2025 update model (used for representation).
Not only is the MG Comet EV the most affordable electric car in India, it’s also the smallest dimension wise. And with the BaaS scheme, it's becomes even more accessible. The Comet is powered by a 42hp motor, which is mounted on the rear axle, and is powered by a 17.3kWh battery pack. The range of the Comet EV is rated at 230km.
| MG Comet EV charging times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 17.3 | ||
| Fastest AC charging (0-100%) | 3.5 hours | ||
All prices are ex-showroom.
