EV Cars in India 2025

Thinking of buying an electric car? Choosing the right fuel type is a big decision and with so many EV options available. It can be tricky to find one that fits your budget and needs. We’ve put together a list of the best electric cars in India with prices, images, comparisons, expert and user reviews.

Best EV Cars for 2025

Electric vehicles are transforming India’s automotive market, offering eco-friendly performance and lower running costs. Here’s a list of the top EV cars with their prices, features, and market highlights.

Mahindra BE 6

Price Range – ₹18.90 Lakh

A bold, futuristic SUV with a spacious cabin, advanced infotainment and strong battery range, designed for both city driving and long-distance travel.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Price Range – ₹21.90 Lakh

Premium electric SUV with cutting-edge safety tech, fast-charging capability, and a refined driving experience for urban and highway commutes.

Tata Harrier EV

Price Range – ₹21.49 Lakh

Electric version of Tata’s popular Harrier, offering muscular design, roomy interiors and an impressive battery range for family road trips.

Tata Nexon EV

Price Range – ₹12.49 Lakh

India’s best-selling electric SUV, known for affordability, practical range and reliable performance — perfect for everyday use.

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Tata Punch EV

 Price Range – ₹9.99 Lakh

A compact yet feature-rich EV ideal for city driving, offering easy maneuverability, modern features and low running costs.

Price Range (Top 10 EVs): ₹6.24 Lakh to ₹75.00 Lakh (ex-showroom).

EV Vehicle Statics

Market Growth & Targets

• India’s EV Sales Target by 2030:
• Private cars: 30%
• Commercial vehicles: 70%
• Buses: 40%
• Two & three-wheelers: 80%

Total target: 80 million EVs on roads by 2030.

Domestic Production Goal: 100% EV manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.

EV Global Market Outlook:

• 2023 value: US$ 255.54 billion
• 2033 forecast: US$ 2,108.80 billion
• CAGR (2024–2033): 23.42%

India EV Sales Performance

FY24 vs FY25 Growth:

• FY24: 1.75 million units
• FY25: 1.97 million units (+16.9%)

January 2025:

• MoM growth: +19.4%
• YoY growth: +17.1%
• Units sold: 1,69,931

EV Vehicle Type Share (Current):

2W EVs: 59%

3W EVs: 36%

4W EVs: 5%

Category-specific FY25 Growth:

• E-2W: 1.15 million units (+21.2%)
• E-3W: ~700,000 units (+10.5%)

Electric passenger vehicles: 100,000+ units (+18.2%)

2023 Sales Surge: 1.52 million units (+49.25% YoY).

EV Product Pipeline & Trends

• Nearly 12 new EV models launching in 2025.
• Focus on premium segment despite global demand slowdown.
• India EV sales growing faster than global average (20% rise vs slower global growth).

Battery Market Potential

• 2023: US$ 16.77 billion
• 2028 forecast: US$ 27.70 billion
• Drivers: EV adoption, localization of production, and government subsidies.

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Charging Infrastructure

Current Public Charging Stations:

• Feb 2024: 12,146
• FY25: 26,367 (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)
• Top State by Charging Points: Maharashtra, followed by Delhi.
• Required by 2030: 1.32 million stations (needs 400,000+ installs/year).

EV Industry Initiatives

Hyundai Motor India expanding ultra-fast charging in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Bangalore & highways.

State EV Goals

• Maharashtra: 10% EV share in all new vehicle registrations by Dec 2025.
• Karnataka: 100% electrification of 3W & 4W cargo vehicles by Dec 2030.

Strategic Implications

• India is ahead in 2W & 3W EV adoption but lagging in passenger EV share.
• Battery & charging infra are the most significant bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Premium EV launches indicate a shift toward higher-margin segments.
• Government targets are aggressive — meeting them will require coordinated policy, manufacturing scale-up, and infra deployment.

Government Initiatives Driving India’s EV Push

1.National Targets & Policy Direction

• Target: 30% electric mobility by 2030 across private, public, and shared transport.
• Focus on domestic production and battery manufacturing.
• Customs duty exemption on importing capital goods & machinery for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

2. Major Schemes & Funding
a) FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles)

• Launched: 1 April 2019
• Budget: Rs. 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43B).
• Procurement Mandate: 30% of products from SMEs.
• Focus: Electrification of public & shared transport.

Demand Incentives Target:

• 7,090 e-buses
• 5 lakh e-3W
• 55,000 e-4W passenger cars
• 10 lakh e-2W

Progress:

• As of Dec 2023: Rs. 5,294 crore (US$ 637M) subsidies for 11,79,669 EVs.
• Overall: Rs. 5,790 crore (US$ 693M) subsidies for 13,41,459 EVs.
• Charging Infra: Rs. 839 crore (US$ 98.1M) allocated for public charging stations.

b) PM E-DRIVE Scheme

• Launched: April 2025.
• Budget: Rs. 10,900 crore (US$ 1.28B).

Ref:- https://www.ibef.org/industry/electric-vehicle

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