Electric cars available in India; 3 fall in budget segment

New Delhi, April 15: With climbing fuel costs weighing down on their pockets, the average commuter is now looking at electric vehicles, which are both budget-friendly and gentle on the environment.

As the electric vehicle segment continues to evolve rapidly in India, car manufacturers are increasingly making inroads into EVs (Electric Vehicles). Here is a list of 5 electric cars available in the Indian market, some of which fall in the budget segment and are gentle on environment . Also read | CBSE to restore single board exam pattern for Classes X, XII from next session 1. Strom Motors R3 --- Rs4.50 Lakh* This car is regarded as one of the cheapest in the segment. It is a Fully Electric 2-Door 2-Seater with a Large Sun-Roof. Its display has a Triple Touchscreen Interface with Gesture and Voice Controls. It has a range of 200 KMS and a mileage of Rs.0.40/KM. 2. Tata Tigor EV --- Rs11.99 - 13.14 Lakh* The key specifications of this compact electric sedan include comfort features. The interior is loaded with premium features such as a premium audio system, etc. It has a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and 26 kWh Lithium-ion Battery pack. 3. Tata Nexon EV --- Rs14.54 - 17.15 Lakh* This Tata electric vehicle V is a compact electric SUV which features the coupe-inspired exterior design as the petrol/diesel model. The interior is packed with features such as an electric sunroof, rear AC vents, etc. The electric SUV has fast charging compatible -- (0% to 80%): 1 hour 60 minutes. 4. MG ZS EV --- Rs21.99 - 25.88 Lakh* The MG ZS EV is a 5-seater electric vehicle with a typical SUV design. The exterior is elegant with premium design elements such as sporty alloy wheels. The EV comes with a panoramic sunroof and connected car technology. The electric powertrain delivers an excellent driving range. It can charge up to 80% in just 50 minutes when you juice it up via a fast charger. Also read | Punjab: AAP govt announces 300 units of free power for homes from July 1 5. BYD E6 --- Rs29.15 Lakh* The BYD e6 is an all-electric compact crossover/compact MPV manufactured by BYD from 2009. It is available with the Automatic transmission. The E6 is a 5 seater and has length of 4695, width of 1810 and a wheelbase of 2800. It has a battery capacity of 71.7 kWh and Motor Power of 70kWh. -PTC News