With winter season about set in after Diwali, the AQI has crossed the severe level making air pollution touch unprecedented heights in Delhi. The state government has banned BS-4 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles plying at the national capital region with odd-even rule set to be enforced after Diwali. This rule will take place from November 13th to 20th. One way to keep a check on the rising air pollution is adopting electric vehicles. Unfortunately, EVs are still in the nascent stage, hence, the options are limited in the mass market. For those who are very serious about owning a zero emission vehicle, we list down the most affordable EVs in the market.
MG Motor Comet: Rs 7.98 lakh – Rs 9.98 lakh
The MG Motor launched the compact three-door Comet earlier this year. It is the second EV in the company’s portfolio after the ZS EV. The Comet is powered by a 17.3 kWh battery with an output of 42bhp and 110Nm of torque. According to ARAI, the Comet offers a range of 230km on a single full charge. With 3.3 kW charger, it juices up from 0 to 100 per cent in seven hours and 0 to 80 per cent in 5.5 hours.
Tata Tiago EV: Rs 8.69 lakh — Rs 12.04 lakh
Tata Tiago is available in two battery pack options — 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh. The entry-level Tiago has an output of 60.3bhp and 110Nm while the top model has 74bhp and 114Nm of torque. As per MIDC Cycle, the 19.2 kWh version offers a range of 250km and the 24kWh trim returns 350km. With 15A plug and AC home wall charger, the former Tiago EV trim chargers from 10 to 100 per cent in 6.9 hours while the latter in 8.7 hours. With a 7.2 kW charger, the 19.2 kWh EV juices up from 10 – 100 per cent in 2.6 hours and the 24kWh Tiago in 3.6 hours. In case of the DC fast charger, from 10 -80 per cent, both the EVs are charged up in 58 minutes.Â
Citroen eC3: Rs 11.61 lakh – Rs 12.49 lakh
The eC3 is powered by 29.2 kW battery with 76bhp and 143Nm of torque. According to Citroen, it has a top speed of 107km and does 0-60 kmph in 6.8 seconds. With a 15amp plug point, the eC3 chargers 10 -100 per cent in 10 hours 30 minutes and does 10 – 80 per cent from DC fast charger in 57 minutes. According to MIDC Cycle, the eC3 offers a range of 320km.Â
Tata Tigor EV: Rs 12.49 lakh — Rs 13.75 lakh
The Tigor EV is the most pocket friendly EV sedan in the market. The EV is powered by a 74bhp 26kWh with 170Nm of torque. According to Tata Motors, it does 0 – 60 kmph in 5.7 seconds and based on ARAI, the EV sedan returns a range of 315km. To fully charge from 10 to 100 per cent with a 15 A plug and an AC home wall charger, it takes 9.4 hours. With a DC fast charger, it chargers from 10 to 80 per cent in 59 minutes.Â
Tata Nexon EV: Rs 14.74 lakh — Rs 19.94 lakh
Like the Tiago, the Nexon EV is available in both medium range (MR) and long range (LR) battery options. The MR is powered by 30kWh battery pack with 123bhp and 215Nm. It does 0 to 100 kmph in 9.2 seconds and has a range of 325km as per MIDC Cycle. The LR gets a bigger 40.5kWh battery with an output of 143bhp and 215Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.9 seconds and offers a range of 465km as per MIDC Cycle. The MR version charges 10 – 100 per cent from a 15A plug point in 10.5 hours and 4.3 hours with a 7.2kW AC charger. The charging time reduces to 56 minutes for both the MR and LR with a 50kW DC fast charger. The LR trim, on the other hand, charges 10 – 100 per cent from a 15A plug point in 15 hours and 6 hours with a 7.2kW AC charger.Â
*All prices are ex-showroom
