Huge jump in demand for electric cars— The continuous increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in India has affected the pockets of the common man. Its direct effect is now visible on the sales of vehicles also. In the Indian automobile market, the electric vehicle (EV) segment has recorded the highest growth compared to conventional fuel vehicles last month. If you are also planning to buy a new car for yourself at this time and your budget is between Rs 10 to 20 lakh, then great electric SUVs are being offered by many leading vehicle manufacturers in the Indian market.

Huge surge in demand for electric cars: These are the best electric SUV options in the budget of Rs 10 to 20 lakh

Main electric SUV vehicles present in the budget segment

Keeping in mind the needs of the customers in the Indian market, automakers have launched their vehicles at different price points. The ex-showroom prices of the starting and top variants of the most popular models are given below:

• Tata Nexon EV: This vehicle coming from the domestic manufacturer Tata Motors has a very strong hold in this segment. Its starting ex-showroom price is Rs 12.49 lakh, while the ex-showroom price of its top variant goes up to Rs 17.49 lakh.
• MG Windsor EV: MG Motors’ Windsor EV is also being liked a lot by Indian customers. Its starting ex-showroom price has been fixed by the company at Rs 14 lakh and the price of its top variant is Rs 18.50 lakh.
• Vinfast VF6: Vietnamese carmaker Vinfast is also strengthening its position in the Indian market. The starting ex-showroom price of VinFast VF6 is Rs 17.29 lakh, while its top variant is available for Rs 19.19 lakh.
• Maruti eVitara: The country’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki is also involved in this race. The starting ex-showroom price of Maruti’s e-Vitara is Rs 15.99 lakh and its top variant goes up to Rs 20.01 lakh.
• Hyundai Creta Electric: The electric version of Creta has been launched in the market by Hyundai. Its starting ex-showroom price starts from Rs 18.02 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.70 lakh for the top variant.

What do market experts and dealers say

“Due to the rising cost of petrol and diesel, customers are increasingly shifting towards EVs. Inquiries, especially for SUVs in the Rs 15 to 20 lakh bracket, have increased by more than forty percent in the last two months.”
— Senior Automobile Consultant, Delhi-NCR

Its impact on common citizens and the way forward

This boom in the EV segment is not only expected to reduce the pollution levels, but is also proving to be very economical for the customers in the long run. Charging infrastructure is being expanded rapidly in major cities of the country, making traveling even on expressways and national highways easier. In the coming time, other companies are also preparing to launch new models in this budget range, due to which the competition is expected to become tougher.