The “best” electric car in India depends on your needs, but top contenders include the affordable, popular Tata Nexon EV (a versatile SUV), the ultra-compact MG Comet EV, and the strong-selling Tigor EV for its balance of range/features.
The MG ZS EV, along with the upcoming Tata Curvv EV and Mahindra XUV.e9, will provide future options in the popular SUV segment, all of which will dominate the growing Indian EV market by the end of 2025.
If you’re looking for electric cars in India under ₹15 lakh (ex-showroom) — good for city use or short/medium commutes here are 6 of the best EVs you can consider right now. I’ve included a quick snapshot of what makes each a good bet.
Top 6 Electric Cars Under ₹15 Lakh (India)
- Tata Tiago EV
- Price: starts ~ ₹7.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Range: ~ 250–315 km depending on battery pack.
- Why good: Among the most affordable EVs in India; compact and city-friendly, ideal for daily commuting and short trips.
- Tata Punch EV
- Price: ~ ₹9.99 lakh – ₹14.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Range: ~ 315–421 km (depending on variant/battery)
- Why good: Compact-SUV styling + electric efficiency. Offers higher ride height and practicality — a strong option if you want a small SUV feel yet stay within budget.
- Tata Tigor EV
- Price: ~ ₹12.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Range: ~ 315 km on a full charge.
- Why good: Sedan design with Tata EV reliability good for those who prefer a boot, more space than a hatchback, and comfortable city + suburban driving.
- Citroën eC3
- Price: ~ ₹12.7 – ₹13.7 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Range: ~ 320 km (ARAI-certified)
- Why good: Comfortable cabin, spacious interiors and good for small families or city driving — especially if you want a balance of affordability, style, and practicality.
- MG Comet EV
- Price: ~ ₹6.9 – ₹9.9 lakh (ex-showroom, depending on battery/variant)
- Range: ~ 230 km per charge
- Why good: Ultra-compact and very affordable — excellent pick for city commuting, narrow lanes, and short-distance travel.
- MG Windsor Ev
- Price: ~ ₹13 – ₹15 lakh (ex-showroom, depends on variant)
- Range: ~ 332 km (on a single full charge)
- Why good: A bit larger than micro-hatchbacks decent balance of price, space and range, making it suitable for both city use and occasional longer drives.
What to Check Before You Buy (Especially in Your City/Region)
- Charging infrastructure in your area even with decent range, availability of charging points matters.
- Typical use: For short city commutes compact EVs (like Tiago EV, MG Comet EV) make sense; for daily family use + occasional trips consider something like Tigor EV, Punch EV or Windsor EV.
- After-sales support & service network especially battery/EV service centres for your brand in your city.
Factors to consider
- Budget: Prices vary considerably, from under ₹10 lakh (Tiago EV) to luxury performance (Audi e-tron GT).
- Range: Determine whether you need city-centric range or long-distance capability.
