Most Affordable Electric Cars In India Looking for a brand-new EV for this year? These 4 electric four-wheelers are your most affordable choices.

Mintu. January 30, 2022

11lk to 24Lk budget !! Looking for a brand-new EV||Which is best? These 4 electric four-wheelers are your most affordable choices.

Highlights

Two of the EVs on this list are by Tata
Tata Tigor Ziptron is currently one of the most affordable electric cars
The Hyundai Kona produces almost 400 Nm of torque

In today's time, EVs are gaining a lot of traction in terms of popularity for various reasons. For some, it is the instant torque, for a few, it is the quite drive and for others it is the savings they make by opting for a non-petrol vehicle. Although the market for electric two-wheelers is surging, the four-wheeler EV market is still in its growing stage, due to this currently in the country we only have a small few EV options that one could go for. Today we look towards discussing four of the most affordable four-wheeled EVs in our market.

Hyundai Kona Electric: ₹23.79 Lakhs Ex-showroom

When it comes to electric SUVs, the Kona was the first one to be launched in the Indian market. When we speak of specifications, however, the Kona does pretty well. The 39.2 kWh battery enables the Kona to have a milage of 452 kms per charge with performance specs of 134 bhp of power with 395 Nm of torque. When charging the Kona, it could be left overnight when using a regular wall socket or could also be fast-charged to 80 percent within an hour. The Kona is the most expensive EV on this list with a starting price of 23.79 Lakhs.

MG ZS EV: ₹20.99 Lakhs Ex-showroom

MG's only EV in the country, the ZS EV was given a small update in the year 2021 and now goes head-to-head with the Hyundai Kona in terms of performance specifications. The car is now powered by a 44-kWh battery with an output of 142 bhp and 353 Nm of torque. The car provides a range of 419 Kms per charge. The ZS EV can reach a full charge using a regular 15 ampere wall socket within 17 to 18 hours, however it also has the ability to fast charge from 0 to 80 percent within 50 minutes, although this can currently only be done at an MG dealership using their fast-charging facility.

Tata Nexon EV: ₹13.99 Lakhs Ex-showroom

It may not be a direct competitor in terms of pricing and performance to the first two EVs, however, the Nexon EV is currently the best-selling electric four-wheeler in the Indian market. The Nexon is equipped with a 30.2 kWh battery that provides a range of 312 kms per charge and powers an electric motor with an output of 127 bhp and 245 Nm of torque. The battery can be charged up to 80 percent in eight hours using a regular 15-ampere wall socket, or within just an hour if one uses the DC fast charging option.

Tata Tigor EV: ₹11.99 Lakhs Ex-showroom

This is the latest addition to the EVs in our market. Unlike the other cars in this list, the Tigor Ziptron is a compact sedan. This car comes equipped with a 26 kWh battery that provides the driver with a range of 306 kms per charge and in turn powers an electric motor with an output of 74 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. The car takes eight and a half hours to charge to 80 percent using a 15-ampere wall adapter, however will charge to 80 percent within an hour if a DC fast charger is used.