It’s safe to say that the EV scene in India is no longer in its nascent stage. Consumer interest in electric vehicles has been increasing, thanks to steady growth in charging infrastructure, more affordable and accessible pricing, zero emissions and an expanding choice across all price ranges. However, range anxiety continues to stand in the way of many buyers looking to purchase an EV.
While the concerns are valid, many car manufacturers now offer EVs that provide sufficient range on a single charge, even for highway runs. We’ve compiled a list of 10 electric cars and SUVs that boast the highest claimed range on a single charge (as of March 2026). Do note that this list ranks cars tested on the stringent WLTP cycle, not the more relaxed ARAI cycle. So naturally, it focuses on the premium end of the EV range in India.
10. Lotus Eletre
Lotus Eletre – Range: 600km (Base trim), Price: Rs 2.55 crore
The Lotus Eletre is available in two sets of trims, namely the 600 Series and the more powerful 900 Series. The 600 Series gets a 112kWh battery pack mated with a dual-motor setup delivering 612hp and 710Nm of torque, with a claimed range of 600km for the base ‘600’ variant. Meanwhile, the motors in the 900 Series deliver 918hp, but it gets a lower claimed range of 500km on the WLTP cycle.
9. BMW i7
Range: 603km (eDrive 50 trim), Price: Rs 2.05 crore
The BMW i7 is an all-electric derivative of the 7 Series and visually differentiates itself with subtle blue accents on the body and an “i” badge on the front grille. For Indian buyers, the i7 is available in two variants: eDrive50 M Sport and M70 xDrive. Both get dual motors and a 101.7kWh battery pack, with the eDrive50 offering 449hp, 650Nm of torque and a 603km WLTP-certified range. The range-topping i7 M70 ups the output to 650hp and 1,015Nm but takes a hit on the range front with 560km on the WLTP cycle.
8. Lotus Emeya
Lotus Emeya – Range: 610 km, Price: Rs 2.95 crore
Occupying the eighth position is the Lotus Emeya. The Emeya was launched in January 2025 and is available in the entry-level 600 Series and top-end 900 Series. Both the 600 and the 900 Series retain the same battery pack setups as the Eletre, but the Emeya gets claimed range figures of 610km and 500km, respectively.
7. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV – Range: 613km, Price: Rs 1.34 crore
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comes in two variants: 450 (5 seater) and 580 (7 seater). Both come with a 122kWh battery and go up to 613km on a single charge on the WLTP cycle. It gets all-wheel drive as standard and is the only EV on this list with a 7-seat configuration.
6. BMW iX
Range: 635km (xDrive 50 trim), Price: Rs 1.40 crore
The iX is BMW’s flagship electric SUV in India, offered only in the xDrive50 trim with a 105.2kWh battery pack powering dual motors that have a combined output of 523hp and 765Nm. It has a claimed range of 635km, and in our real-world tests, this is how much range the iX managed to offer.
5. Porsche Macan Electric
Range: 641km (RWD trim), Price: Rs 1.21 crore
At the beginning of 2024, Porsche unveiled an electric version of the Macan SUV. It utilises the brand’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform, which also underpins the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Macan Electric is available in three variants in India: Standard RWD, 4S and Turbo, wherein the standard RWD gets a claimed range of 641km. It is equipped with a 100kWh battery pack paired to a rear-mounted motor producing 360hp and 563Nm of torque. The electric SUV can go from a standstill to 100kph in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 220kph.
4. Porsche Cayenne Electric
Range: 642km (Standard trim), Price: Rs 1.76 crore
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the newest Porsche EV, available in Standard and Turbo variants, both of which come with a 113kWh battery pack and dual-motor AWD setup. Among these, the base-spec Cayenne Electric variant produces 408hp and 835Nm and has a claimed range of 642km. The higher-spec Turbo Electric trim pushes out a whopping 1,156hp and 1,150Nm but has a lower claimed range of 623km. Notably, the Cayenne Electric is the first Porsche car to get an optional 11kW wireless charging capability.
3. Tesla Model Y
Range: 661km (Long Range RWD trim), Price: Rs 67.89 lakh
The Model Y SUV is the first Tesla car in India, which was launched in July 2025. It is being offered in two variants: a standard RWD and a Long Range RWD. The lower-spec variant features a 64kWh battery pack, while the Long Range version has a bigger 84.2kWh battery pack, and as the name suggests, the latter has a WLTP-claimed range of 661km. The standard model, on the other hand, has a 500km range (WLTP-rated).
2. Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range: 677km, Price: Rs 1.30 crore
The Mercedes EQS 580 is the sporty electric four-door ‘coupe’ alter ego of the luxurious S-Class with a WLTP-certified range of up to 677km. It’s powered by a 107.8kWh battery and has a dual-motor setup that produces 523hp and 855Nm. Local assembly in Mercedes’s Pune facility has ensured that the EQS 580’s pricing doesn’t reach stratospheric levels. The EQS 580 even helped us set a Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an EV on a single charge.
1. Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range: 792km (250+), Price: Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh (expected)
The newest arrival in Mercedes’ electric line-up, the CLA, gets a claimed range of 792km for its long-range 250+ variant. It is powered by an 85kWh battery pack paired to a rear-mounted motor producing 272hp and 335Nm of torque. There’s also a standard range ‘200’ variant that can go up to 542km on a single charge. Astonishingly, the CLA's claimed range figure in the top variant guise is higher than that of the more expensive EQS models.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Saumil Shah
Dipan Sur
Uday Singh
