Top 10 Cheapest Electric Car in India 2023 

We live in the era where environmental concerns are at the top due to this many car makers are shifting to electric cars. In the electric car segment in India, Tata motors is the leader of the electric car segment. 

Nowadays Electric car are becoming more practical for daily use because they have low running costs, are eco-friendly and low maintenance. Most of the car makers in this cheapest electric car segment have put a lot of focus into their car and ensure that they can deliver what people need.

There are many options in the market that will meet your needs. Here is a look at some of the best cheapest electric car available in India in 2023.

Top 10 Cheapest Electric Car in India

In this section, we will highlight the top 10 cheapest electric car in India and their specifications.

10 – Hyundai IONIQ 5

Recently Hyundai launched its IONIQ 5 in India in January 2023 and Hyundai started the booking of this compact SUV. IONIQ 5 is a winner of the 2022 World car of the year, World electric vehicle and World car design of the year. Hyundai IONIQ 5 is built on new E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform). This platform enables fast charging, better handling, more interior space and increased driving range. 

Hyundai electric car price starts from Rs 45.90 lakh (Ex-showroom). New Hyundai IONIQ 5 features will include Level 2 ADAS, 12.3 inch infotainment, panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, ventilated front seats and wireless phone charger.

In terms of safety, it offers 6 airbags, hill start assist control, multi collision avoidance brake, electric parking brake, ESC with VSM and ISOFIX.

Key Specifications of Hyundai IONIQ 5

• Price: Rs 45.90 lakh
• Battery: 72.6 kWH
• Range: 631 km
• Power: 214 bhp
• Torque: 250 Nm 
• Boot Space: 527 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

9 – BYD Atto 3

Chinese automaker BYD launched Atto 3 electric car in India in November 2022. BYD Atto 3 is equipped with the all new BYD e platform 3.0 especially designed for the electric car. This electric SUV received 5 stars from the Euro NCAP crash test. BYD is powered by the 60.48 kWH battery pack that produces a maximum power of 201 bhp and a peak torque of 310 Nm.

BYD Atto 3 available in only one variant and one special edition. The price of BYD Atto 3 is Rs 33.99 lakh (Ex-showroom) and the price of special edition is Rs 34.49 lakh (Ex-showroom). Electric SUV comes with a number of features including a 12.8 inch rotating touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 5 inch digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charger and panoramic sunroof.

BYD Atto 3 offers great safety including seven airbags, ABS with EBD, ADAS, hill descent control, 360 degree camera, ISOFIX and electronic stability control.

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Key Specifications of BYD Atto 3

• Price: Rs 33.99 lakh and Rs 34.49 lakh
• Battery: 60.48 kWH
• Range: 521 km
• Power: 201 bhp
• Torque: 310 Nm 
• Boot Space: 440 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

8 – Hyundai Kona 

Hyundai Kona is the first electric SUV in India. Hyundai Kona comes with four driving modes – Eco, Eco+, Comfort and Sport. Kona is powered by a 39.2 kWH battery pack that produces 134 bhp of power and 395 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 in just 9.7 seconds. Hyundai Kona is available in two variants – Premium and Premium Dual Tone. 

The price of Hyundai Kona starts from Rs 23.84 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.03 lakh (E-showroom). The electric SUV comes with electric parking brake, digital instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring system, paddle shifter and front ventilated seats.

Hyundai Kona comes with superior safety features including six airbags, hill start assist control, electronic stability control, virtual engine sound system, all wheel disc brakes and ISOFIX.

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Key Specifications of Hyundai Kona

• Price: Rs 23.84 lakh to Rs 24.03 lakh
• Range: 452 km
• Battery: 39.2 kWH
• Power: 134 bhp
• Torque: 190 Nm 
• Boot Space: 332 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

7 – MG ZS EV

MG ZS EV is the most popular electric car in the Indian market. This electric car gives you vibration and silent free driving. The ZS EV is a practical choice in Electric car segment. MG ZS EV comes with a 50.3 kWH battery pack that produces 175 bhp of power and 280 Nm of torque. ZS EV claimed a range of 461 km on a full charge.

MG ZS EV is available in 3 variants – EV Excite, EV Exclusive and EV Exclusive DT. The price of ZS EV starts from Rs 22.98 lakh and goes up to Rs 27.00 lakh. MG ZS EV is fully loaded with features including dual panoramic sunroof, 7 inch digital driver display, push start/stop button, cruise control, auto headlamp and rear spoiler.

In terms of safety, ZS EV offers 6 airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, hill start assists, rear parking sensor, anti theft alarm and IOFIX.

Key Specifications of MG ZS EV

• Price: Rs 22.98 lakh to Rs 27.00 lakh
• Range: 461 km
• Battery: 50.3 kWH
• Power: 175 bhp
• Torque: 280 Nm
• Boot Space: 448 L  
• Transmission: Automatic

6 – Tata Nexon EV Max

Tata launches Nexon EV Max after the success of Nexon EV. Tata Nexon EV Max has major updates across the various departments. It gets more power and more range from Nexon EV Prime. Nexon EV Max comes with a 40.5 kWH Battery pack that produces a maximum power of 141 bhp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. Nexon EV Max supports fast charging that charges the EV Max in just 51 minutes. 

Nexon EV Max is available in three trims – XM, XZ+ and the XZ+ Lux. The price of Nexon EV Max starts from Rs 16.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 18.99 lakh (Ex-showroom). In the features department it offers a 7 inch infotainment system, sunroof, air purifier, cruise control and ventilated seats.

Tata Nexon EV Max is loaded with range of active safety features – Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, all wheel disc brakes, hill hold assist, hill descent control and ISOFIX.

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Key Specifications of Tata Nexon EV Max

• Price: Rs 16.49 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh
• Range: 453 km
• Battery: 40.5 kWH
• Power: 141 bhp
• Torque: 250 Nm 
• Boot Space: 350 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

5 – Mahindra XUV400

Mahindra XUV400 is the Mahindra first all electric SUV in India. XUV400 was recently launched in India and Mahindra opened the booking of XUV400. This electric SUV is available in 2 variants – EC and EL. Mahindra XUV400 is powered by the two battery packs –  34.5 kWH & 39.4 kWH battery pack generates a power of 148 bhp and 310 Nm torque.

XUV400 price starts from Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (Ex-showroom) .It is available in 10 colors options. In the features department, XUV400 offers a 7 inch touchscreen with Android auto and Apple CarPlay, 3 drive modes, steering mounted controls, sunroof and push start/stop button.

In Safety department, it offers a six airbags, ABS with EBD, Immobiliser, electronic stability control, rear parking camera and ISOFIX

Key Specifications of Mahindra XUV400

• Price: Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh
• Range: 375 km to 456 km
• Battery: 34.5 kWH and 39.4 kWH
• Power: 150 bhp
• Torque: 310 Nm 
• Boot Space: 378 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

4 – Tata Nexon EV Prime

Tata Nexon EV is the most popular electric car in India. Nexon EV has reached a new milestone of selling 35,000 cars across India. Nexon EV Prime is powered by a 30.2 kWH battery pack that produces 129 bhp of power and 245 Nm of torque. The claimed range of Nexon EV Prime is 312 km.

It is available in 3 trims – XM, XZ+ XZ+ Lux. The price of Tata Nexon EV Prime starts from Rs 14.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.50 lakh (Ex-showroom). Nexon EV Prime offers a variety of features including a seven inch touchscreen, multi drive mode, automatic climate control, rear AC, cruise control and sunroof.

Tata Nexon is the safest SUV of India and it offers dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitoring system and ISOFIX.

Key Specifications of Tata Nexon EV Prime

• Price: Rs 14.49 to Rs 17.50 lakh
• Range: 312 km
• Battery: 30.2 kWH
• Power: 129 bhp
• Torque: 245 Nm
• Boot Space: 350 L 
• Transmission: Automatic

3 – Tata Tigor EV

Tata Tigor is an electric 5 seater sedan in India. It is available in four trims –  XE, XT, XZ+ and XZ+ Lux. Tigor gets 4 star from the Global NCAP safety test. Tata Tigor comes with Ziptron 26 kWH battery pack that produces a maximum power of 74 bhp and a peak torque of 170 Nm. 

The price of Tata Tigor EV starts from Rs 12.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.75 lakh (Ex-showroom). In terms of features, Tigor EV offers 7 inch infotainment system, steering mounted controls, cruise control, auto AC, 8 speaker system and height adjustable driver seats.

In terms of Safety, Tata Tigor EV offers dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse camera, hill ascent control and hill descent control.

Key Specifications of Tata Tigor EV

• Price: Rs 12.49 to Rs 13.75 lakh
• Range: 315 km
• Battery: 26 kWH
• Power: 75 bhp
• Torque: 170 Nm 
• Boot Space: 316 L
• Transmission: Automatic

2 – Citroen eC3

Citroen launched its first electric car in India in January 2023. Citroen eC3 is based on the C3 hatchback. Citroen ec3 comes with a 29.2 kWH battery pack that produces 55 bhp of power and 143 Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 320 km and an acceleration of 0 to 60 kmph in 6.8 seconds. Citroen C3 top speed limited to 107 kmph.

The price of Citroen electric hatchback starts from Rs 8.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.99 lakh (Ex-showroom). In terms of features it includes a 10.2 inch infotainment system with Android auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, keyless entry and height adjustable driver seats.

In terms of Safety it offers dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, seat belt reminder and high speed alert system.

Key Specifications of Citroen eC3

• Price: Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh
• Battery: 29.2 kWH
• Range: 320 km
• Power: 55 bhp
• Torque: 143 Nm 
• Boot Space: 315 L
• Transmission: Automatic

1 – Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago EV is the cheapest Electric car in India. Tiago EV is a 5 seater electric hatchback and it is the most affordable electric car in India. Tiago EV comes with two battery options – 19.2 kWH battery pack that produces 60 bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. A 24 kWH battery pack that produces 73 bhp of power and 114 Nm of torque. From the small battery Tiago EV offers 250 km range and from the big battery it offers a 315 km range.

Tata Tiago EV price starts from Rs 8.49 lakh to Rs 11.79 lakh (Ex-showroom). Tata Tiago EV features list includes push start/stop button, cruise control, height adjustable driver seat, cooled glovebox, steering mounted controls and rain sensing wiper.

Tiago EV safety features included dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and fog lamp.

Key Specifications of Tata Tiago EV

• Price: Rs 8.49 to Rs 11.79 lakh
• Range: 250 km
• Battery: 19.2 kWH and 24 kWH
• Power: 61 bhp and 75 bhp
• Torque: 110 Nm and 114 Nm 
• Boot Space: 240 L
• Transmission: Automatic

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List of Top 10 Cheapest Electric Car in India

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