Best Electric Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh: MG Comet EV To Tata Punch EV
The Indian automotive industry has been going through a bunch of changes from several years. These changes are subjected to a new age of innovation along with sustainable development. If we look at the trend then a large number of people have made electric vehicles a choice for commuting. Even the government of India has extended subsidies for EV customers and manufacturers to boost the eco-friendly commute. If you are someone who is considering getting an EV, here is a list of electric cars under Rs 10 lakh that you must consider.
Tata Punch EV
The Tata Punch EV has been claimed to be the most selling electric car for quite a few months now. The Punch EV gets two battery pack options- a 25 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed range of 265 km and the 35 kWh battery option that offers 365 km of claimed range. The prices of the Tata Punch EV start from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Tiago EV
The other electric car that fits in the under Rs 10 lakh budget is the Tata Tiago EV. It is available at a starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago EV could be an ideal choice for customers who don't need the bigger and broader Punch EV. The Tata Tiago EV gets two battery packs as an option, a 19.2 kWh battery and a 24 kWh battery pack. The 19.2 kWh battery claims a range of 223 km, whereas the bigger battery boasts 293 km of range on a single charge.
MG Comet
The third and the most affordable electric vehicle on the list is the MG Comet. The MG Comet is available at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Since the Comet is under the brand's Baas option, the customers need to pay Rs 2.5 per kilometer, making it the most affordable EV in India.
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