Electric Cars in India 2026 — Complete Buyer's Guide
India has 86+ electric car models from 45+ brands as of 2026. Prices range from under ₹10 lakhs to over ₹2 crores, with a growing network of charging stations across major cities. GST benefits and FAME II subsidies make EVs significantly cheaper than petrol vehicles. Buy an electric car in India — compare specs, calculate EMI, check total cost vs petrol.
Top EV Brands in India
- Tata: Nexon EV, Punch EV, Curvv EV, Tiago EV — India's #1 EV maker
- Mahindra: BE 6, XEV 9e, XUV400 — homegrown premium EVs
- MG: ZS EV, MG4, Windsor, Comet — widest range
- Hyundai: Creta EV, IONIQ 5, Kona — premium features
- Kia: EV6, EV9 — long range and fast charging
- BYD: Atto 3, Seal, e6 — global leader
- Others: Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW iX, Audi e-tron, Volvo XC40 Recharge
Budget EVs Under ₹15 Lakhs
Mid-Range EVs ₹15–30 Lakhs
Premium EVs Above ₹30 Lakhs
- Bmw i7 (₹2.05 Crore): 625 km — Full-size Sedan
- Bmw iX1 (₹50.90 Lakh): 474 km, 6 airbags — Compact SUV
- BMW iX2 (₹66.90 Lakh): 475 km, 6 airbags — Compact SUV
- BMW iX3 (₹74.90 Lakh): 460 km, 6 airbags — Mid-size SUV
- Byd Seal (₹41.00 Lakh): 460 km, 7 airbags — Sedan
- Byd Sealion 7 (₹49.40 Lakh): 440 km, 11 airbags — Mid-size SUV
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 (₹46.95 Lakh): 375 km, 6 airbags — Mid-size SUV
India EV Market Key Facts
- Cheapest EV: Starting under ₹8 lakhs (MG Comet, Tata Tiago EV)
- Most Popular SUV: Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400, MG ZS EV
- Charging: Tata Power, Ather Grid, ChargeZone, Jio-bp, Statiq networks across India
- Running Cost: ₹1–1.5 per km vs ₹7–10 per km for petrol
