5 electric cars I would choose for exploring India by road

Electric cars are gradually becoming prominent in the Indian market as consumers continue to battle with the ambiguity surrounding fuel prices and fuel blends. While they are a great option for intra-city travel, when it comes to inter-city travel in an electric car, the conversation about range anxiety suddenly comes up. Here are 5 electric cars I would choose for exploring India by road:

1 Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Mercedes-Benz CLA

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₹72,000/ month

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German automaker Mercedes-Benz recently launched its entry-level electric car, the CLA Electric in India. The CLA Electric offers a range of 792 km on a full charge. Additionally, it is offered with a 58 kWh battery pack, sending power to a permanent magnet synchronous motor mounted on the rear axle, producing a peak power output of approximately 221.2 bhp and 335 Nm of torque. Notably, it accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds and boasts a top speed of 210 kmph. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹55 lakh.

2 Mahindra BE 6

Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ

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₹25,500/ month

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Indian automaker Mahindra’s BE 6 is one of the first electric vehicles which was introduced by the Indian automaker under the ‘Electric Origin’ motto. The Mahindra BE 6 is offered with two different battery packs: a 59 kWh battery pack and a 79 kWh battery pack. The former produces 228 bhp while the latter produces 282 bhp, with the torque remaining constant at 380 Nm across both battery pack options. Not only that, but the BE 6 also boasts a claimed range of 682 km.The Mahindra BE 6 has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹18.90 lakh, with the range going up to ₹27.65 lakh.

3 Tesla Model Y L

Tesla Model Y

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₹78,400/ month

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American electric automaker Tesla’s Model Y L is powered by an 88-kWh battery pack. In addition, Tesla is claiming a WLTP-rated range of 681 km, which is the longest in the lineup. When compared, the Premium trim with Long Range has a range of 661 km, and the Premium trim has a range of 500 km.  The top speed of the Tesla Model Y L is 201 kmph, going from 0 to 100 kmph in 5 seconds. The Tesla Model Y L has been priced at ₹61.99 lakh (ex-showroom). 

4 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan

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₹1,70,000/ month

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Another Mercedes-Benz on the list, the EQS 580 is powered by a 107.8 kWh battery pack, which sends power to two electric motors, one placed on each axle, producing a total power output of approximately 540 bhp and 858 Nm of torque. Not only that, but the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 boasts a claimed range of 677 km. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹1.33 crore.

5 Tata Sierra EV

Tata Sierra.ev

EMI starting at just

₹24,600/ month

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The Tata Sierra EV is powered by two different battery packs: a 63 kWh battery pack that offers a single-motor Rear Wheel Drive setup making 234 bhp and 315 Nm of torque, while the bigger 75 kWh battery pack produces 206.5 bhp and 315 Nm of torque. The QWD variant, on the other hand, with the 75 kWh battery pack, is powered by dual motors with a combined power output of approximately 302 bhp and 504 Nm of torque. The Tata Sierra EV offers a maximum claimed range of 665 km on a single charge and has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹18.79 lakh.

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