With Diwali approaching, several carmakers are offering discounts and other benefits across their electric vehicle line-ups. The offers include cash discounts, exchange and scrappage bonuses, and loyalty benefits, with the amount varying by model and variant. Some offers are restricted to older stock, while others apply across multiple variants. Here are the electric cars with the highest benefits.
Disclaimer: Diwali discounts/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.
1. Tata Curvv EV: Benefits of up to Rs 3.35 lakh
Price: Rs 17.19 lakh-Rs 19.69 lakh
The pre-Series X Tata Curvv EV gets benefits of up to Rs 3.35 lakh, comprising a cash discount of Rs 3 lakh and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. The pre-Series X Creative variant gets a lower cash discount of Rs 2.5 lakh, taking the total benefits to Rs 2.85 lakh. The Series X variants get benefits of up to Rs 65,000, including an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000 and a loyalty incentive of Rs 30,000.
The pre-Series X Curvv EV is offered with 45kWh and 55kWh battery packs, with claimed ranges of up to 430km and 502km, respectively.
2. Tata Harrier EV: Benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh
Price: Rs 21.79 lakh-Rs 29.29 lakh
The Tata Harrier EV gets benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh on the Fearless+ and Empowered variants. These comprise an intervention offer of Rs 1 lakh, an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 75,000 and a loyalty incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh. The Adventure variants get an intervention offer of Rs 75,000, taking the total benefit to Rs 2.5 lakh. On the top-spec Empowered AWD Stealth 75 ACFC variant, the intervention offer is lower at Rs 50,000, bringing the total benefits to Rs 2.25 lakh.
The Harrier EV is available with 65kWh and 75kWh battery packs. The 75kWh rear-wheel-drive version has a claimed range of up to 627km, while the all-wheel-drive version has a claimed range of 622km. The 65kWh versions have a claimed range of up to 538 km.
3. MG ZS EV: Benefits of up to Rs 2.7 lakh
Price: Rs 17.99 lakh-Rs 20.75 lakh
The MG ZS EV gets cash discounts of Rs 1.8 lakh on the Executive variant, Rs 1.85 lakh on the Executive Pro and Rs 2.15 lakh on the Exclusive Plus and Essence variants. All variants also get a Rs 20,000 loyalty bonus and a Rs 20,000 corporate discount. An additional Rs 15,000 referral benefit is payable to an existing MG car owner when a referred customer completes the purchase. Buyers also get a free charger, valued at Rs 25,000. This takes the listed benefits to Rs 2.35 lakh on the Executive, Rs 2.4 lakh on the Executive Pro and Rs 2.7 lakh on the Exclusive Plus and Essence, along with a free charger.
The ZS EV uses a 50.3kWh battery pack and has an ARAI-certified claimed range of 461km on a single charge.
4. Tata Tiago EV: Benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh
Price: Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 11.14 lakh (last recorded)
The remaining stock of the pre-facelift Tata Tiago EV gets benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh. These comprise a cash discount of Rs 70,000, an intervention offer of Rs 50,000 and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 25,000. The XZ+ Long Range variant gets a cash discount of Rs 1 lakh and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 25,000, taking the total benefit to Rs 1.25 lakh. Medium Range variants get a cash discount of Rs 40,000, taking the total benefit to Rs 65,000.
The Tiago EV is available with 19kWh and 24kWh battery packs. The Long Range version with the larger battery has a claimed range of up to 315km, while the Medium Range version is rated at up to 250km.
5. Tata Punch EV: Benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh
Price: Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.44 lakh (last recorded)
The outgoing Tata Punch EV gets benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh on Long Range variants, comprising a cash discount of Rs 1.1 lakh and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. The Medium Range variants get a cash discount of Rs 90,000, taking the total benefit to Rs 1.25 lakh. The base Smart variant gets a cash discount of Rs 60,000, with total benefits of up to Rs 95,000. These offers apply to the outgoing model and not the updated 40kWh version.
The outgoing Punch EV was offered with 25kWh and 35kWh battery packs, with claimed ranges of up to 315km and 421km, respectively.
6. Kia Carens Clavis EV: Benefits of up to Rs 75,000
Price: Rs 18.04 lakh-Rs 25 lakh
The Kia Carens Clavis EV gets benefits of up to Rs 75,000 across its range. These comprise an exchange benefit of Rs 20,000, a loyalty benefit of Rs 20,000, a scrappage benefit of Rs 20,000 and a corporate offer of up to Rs 15,000. There is no cash discount on the electric MPV. Buyers can claim either the exchange or scrappage benefit, subject to the applicable conditions.
The Carens Clavis EV is offered with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery packs, with claimed ranges of 404km and 490km, respectively.
7. Hyundai Creta Electric: Benefits of up to Rs 65,000
Price: Rs 18.03 lakh-Rs 23.82 lakh
The Hyundai Creta Electric gets benefits of up to Rs 65,000 on Smart(O) Long Range HC and Excellence Long Range HC variants. Other variants get benefits of up to Rs 50,000. The reported offers include cash discounts, exchange or scrappage benefits, booking bonuses and upgrade benefits, although an exact breakdown of the individual benefits is not available.
The Creta Electric is offered with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery packs. The smaller battery has a claimed range of 420km, while the Long Range version is rated at up to 510km.
8. Tata Nexon EV: Benefits of up to Rs 45,000
Price: Rs 12.49 lakh-Rs 17.89 lakh
All variants of the Tata Nexon EV get benefits of up to Rs 45,000. These comprise a cash discount of Rs 10,000 and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. The Nexon EV is available with 30kWh and 45kWh battery packs. The 45kWh version has an ARAI-certified claimed range of up to 489km while the 30kWh variants have a range of up to 275 km.
9. Kia Syros EV: Benefits of up to Rs 20,000
Price: Rs 13.5 lakh-Rs 20 lakh
The Kia Syros EV gets a scrappage benefit of Rs 20,000. No separate cash discount or exchange benefit are available on the Syros EV. The Syros EV is offered with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options and has a claimed range of up to 526km on a single charge.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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