Best Electric Cars in India 2026 - Compare Prices, Range

UPDATE - follow-up to Best Electric Cars in India 2026 - Compare Prices, Range: With the electric vehicle (EV) market in India gaining momentum, one question on many consumers' minds is how much money does one need to spend on charging and running an Electric Car. According to data, the cheapest electric car in India is the Vayve Mobility Eva, priced at ₹3.99 lakh, followed by the Tata Punch EV at ₹9.79 lakh. The longest range car in India is the Mercedes-Benz EQS, with a range of 857 km. The total cost of owning an electric car can be compared with that of a petrol or diesel car using a calculator. A study by a leading automotive research firm found that the running cost of EVs can be up to 30% lower than that of petrol/diesel cars. The data also reveals that the top five electric cars in India in terms of price and range are the Mahindra XEV 9e, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Nexon EV, MG Windsor EV, and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara. The government's electric vehicle policy is also expected to play a significant role in driving demand for EVs in India. With more models available in the market, consumers are getting more choices when it comes to choosing the right electric car for their needs.