An Informed Look At Luxury EVs Available In India
The world of electric cars available in India is not crowded, yet confusing. We hope that this infographic on electric cars priced between 3.5 million and 10 million rupees will help you take an informed decision. Please keep in consideration that the number of EVs slated to be launched in the country will only increase from here, and we at MOVES and EFY will do our best to help you make wise decisions
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Pros
• Great driving dynamics
• Rear-seating has a lot of positive feedback and is much better than similar-sized cars
• The UI is responsive, intuitive and free from gimmicky animations
• The ADAS has mixed feedback with lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control
• You might need to pay extra attention during a test drive to see if it works well for your driving style
Cons
• No adaptive suspension makes the ride a little stiff on some roads
• White interiors might be tough to keep clean after a few years
• Rear windshield seems to be a magnet for dust, potentially due to the spoiler design redirecting air onto the windshield (not verified)
List Price: ₹4,595,000 | Battery Capacity: 72.6kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 631km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 450km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 160,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹2,200,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
Kia EV6
Pros
• Option to turn on the rear camera at any speed
• Huge boot and frunk space
• 8 charging ports inside the car
Cons
• Music system seems to be very underwhelming
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist has complaints about it being too strong, and increase risk of your car getting rear-ended
• No adaptive suspension makes the ride a little stiff on some roads
List Price: ₹6,095,000 to ₹6,595,000 | Battery Capacity: 77.4kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 708km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 520km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 160,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹3,000,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Pros
• Easier ingress and egress for rear seats compared to C40 Recharge
Cons
• The spare tyre is placed in the boot (and not below it). It looks like it is part of your luggage now. Might have been better to give a puncture repair kit
• Firm ride
List Price: ₹5,690,000 | Battery Capacity: 78kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 550km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 410km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 160,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹2,500,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
BMW MINI Cooper SE
Pros
• Great handling as expected from a small car of this size
Cons
• Too expensive for what it offers
• Electric motor lacks performance
List Price: ₹5,250,000 to ₹5,500,000 | Battery Capacity: 32.6kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 270km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 240km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 100,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹2,500,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
Volvo C40 Recharge
Pros
• Great build quality
• Better driving performance than the XC40
Cons
• Rear seats are much more cramped to get in than XC40 Recharge due to sloping rear roofline
• The spare tyre is placed in the boot (and not below it). It looks like it’s part of your luggage now. Might have been better to give a puncture repair kit
• Firm ride
List Price: ₹6,125,000 | Battery Capacity: 78kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 683km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 480km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 160,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹3,000,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Pros
• Excellent build quality
• Excellent driving performance, ride, and handling for an SUV of this weight
Cons
• Lower range than the other SUVs
• Lacks boot space and 3rd row accessibility is lacking
List Price: ₹7,450,000 to ₹7,750,000 | Battery Capacity: 66.5kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 423km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 370km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 150,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹3,600,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
BMWi4
Pros
• Sedan with great aesthetics
• Excellent performance for driving, much better than other vehicles in this writeup since it is a sedan
Cons
• Very low ground clearance
• Most people would rather go for a 5-series or M340i in the same price range if getting an electric vehicle is not a necessity
• The underfloor position of the battery pack affects the seating posture in the rear, leading to a knees-up position
List Price: ₹7,388,000 to ₹7,750,000 | Battery Capacity: 83.9kWh | Range Promised (ARAI): 590km| Range Quoted By Dealers: 450km | Fast Charge Support: Yes | Battery Warranty: 8 years or 160,000km | Est. Battery Replacement Cost: ₹3,500,000 | Extended Battery Warranty Option: No
