Three small EVs I would buy in 2026 to avoid rising fuel costs

The petrol prices have risen beyond ₹100 per litre in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Ranchi and Jaipur, among others. It is expected that the prices will further increase owing to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which makes it an opportune time to switch to electric mobility. Here are three small EVs I would buy in 2026 to avoid rising fuel costs:

1 MG Comet EV

Engine

17.3 kWh cc

Speed

100 kmph

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The two-door microcar from MG, the Comet EV, is the smallest car on the list. The MG Comet EV is powered by a 17.3-kWh battery pack sending power to a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor placed on the rear axle, producing a peak power output of 41.43 bhp and 110 Nm of torque. In addition to that, the MG Comet EV offers a maximum range of approximately 230 km. The MG Comet EV measures 2,974 mm in length, 1,505 mm in width and 1,640 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,010 mm. In addition to that, the Comet EV boasts a starting ex-showroom price of ₹7.62 lakh (ex-showroom) with the range going all the way up to ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Furthermore, the MG Comet EV is offered with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), which reduces the upfront cost to ₹4.99 lakh, with a battery rental of ₹3.20 per km.

2 Tata Punch EV

Engine

30-40 KWh cc

Speed

154 kmph

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The electrified micro SUV from the house of Tata Motors, the Punch EV, is powered by two battery packs: a 30 kWh battery pack and a 40 kWh battery pack. These battery packs send power to a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 87.16 bhp and 154 Nm of torque, and 127.3 bhp and 154 Nm of torque. The Tata Punch EV further boasts a range of 375 km with the former and 468 km with the latter. The electric iteration of the Tata Punch measures 3,880 mm in length, 1,742 mm in width and 1,622 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,445 mm. The Tata Punch EV has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹9.69 lakh, or ₹6.49 lakh + battery rental of ₹2.6 per km with BaaS.

3 Citroen eC3

Engine

29.2 kWh cc

Speed

107 kmph

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The Citroen eC3 is the only electric vehicle in the French automaker’s product portfolio. The eC3 is equipped with a 29.2 kWh high-density lithium-ion battery pack, powering a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 56.2 bhp and 143 Nm of torque. Notably, the Citroen eC3 boasts a range of 246 km. The Citroen eC3 is the most expensive electric hatchback on the list, with a starting ex-showroom price of ₹11.99 lakh. Additionally, the Citroen eC3 measures 3,981 mm in length, 1,733 mm in width and 1,604 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,540 mm, making it the biggest car on the list.