Every electric vehicle in India
33 brands, 43 models. Compare specs, prices, pros/cons, common issues, and total cost of ownership. The most detailed EV guide in the country.
EV brands in India
Tata Motors
India · Est. 1945
Market leader in affordable 4W EVs. Strong after-sales network. Battery from Tata AutoComp. Seen as the safest bet for first-time EV buyers.
Ather Energy
India · Est. 2013
The 'Tesla of Indian 2W'. Premium positioning, excellent build quality, fast charging via Ather Grid. Higher price than competitors but better tech.
Ola Electric
India · Est. 2017
Polarizing — some love the value, others report quality issues. Massive sales volumes. Software bugs were a problem early but improving. Best range-to-price ratio.
TVS Motor
India · Est. 1911
Understated and reliable. Preferred by customers who want a 'just works' scooter without the software complexity of Ather/Ola. Strong dealer network.
Bajaj Auto
India · Est. 1945
Premium heritage brand. Chetak is overpriced for specs but beautiful design. 3W EVs are popular in fleet operations. Conservative approach to electrification.
Hero MotoCorp (Vida)
India · Est. 1984
Strong brand trust from ICE heritage. Vida V1 is decent but lacks the excitement of Ather/Ola. Battery swap is a differentiator. Huge service network.
Revolt Motors
India · Est. 2019
First-mover in electric bikes. RV400 is a solid commuter but performance is modest. Affordable EMI plans attracted early adopters. Service network is thin.
MG Motor India
China/UK · Est. 2017
Premium 4W EVs with good range and features. ZS EV is well-liked by enthusiasts. Comet EV is polarizing — tiny but fun. Limited service network vs Tata.
Mahindra & Mahindra
India · Est. 1945
Strong in 3W EVs (Treo is the market leader). XUV400 is their 4W entry — decent but pricey. XEV 9e is upcoming premium. Trusted brand for commercial EVs.
Hyundai Motor India
South Korea · Est. 1996
Best EV tech in India (800V, V2L, ultra-fast charging). Ioniq 5 is aspirational. Creta EV will disrupt the mass market. Excellent build quality but premium pricing.
BYD India
China · Est. 2007
Best battery tech globally. e6 is popular with ride-hailing fleets. Atto 3 is well-specced for the price. Seal is performance-oriented. Chinese origin is a concern for some buyers.
Kia India
South Korea · Est. 2019
EV6 is one of the best EVs in India — 800V, fast charging, great range. Very expensive but worth it for enthusiasts. Limited to premium segment.
Okinawa Autotech
India · Est. 2015
Affordable entry-level EVs. Quality has been inconsistent — recall issues in the past. Best for short-distance daily commute on a tight budget.
Ampere Vehicles (Greaves)
India · Est. 2008
Value-for-money brand. Solid for last-mile and short commutes. Not as premium as Ather/TVS but reliable and affordable. Strong in smaller cities.
Piaggio India
Italy · Est. 1998
Trusted in 3W commercial. Ape E-City is popular for last-mile cargo and passenger. Good build quality for commercial workhorses.
Euler Motors
India · Est. 2018
Best-in-class for cargo EVs. Purpose-built for delivery, not passenger. Strong fleet partnerships. Not a consumer brand.
Simple Energy
India · Est. 2019
Overpromised and delayed — but specs on paper are impressive. Yet to prove itself at scale. Enthusiast following on social media.
BGauss
India · Est. 2020
Relatively unknown brand. Decent specs for the price. Parent company has manufacturing chops. Lacks the brand recognition of Ather/Ola.
Bounce Infinity
India · Est. 2014
Innovative battery-swap model. Very affordable if you buy without battery. Quality and range are modest. Good for Tier 2 cities.
Tork Motors
India · Est. 2016
Niche performance brand. Kratos targets ICE bike upgraders. Limited availability. Strong engineering DNA but needs scale.
Ultraviolette Automotive
India · Est. 2016
India's most exciting EV bike brand. F77 is genuinely fast and well-made. Very expensive for India. Small but passionate fanbase.
Royal Enfield (Flying Flea)
India · Est. 1901
Massive anticipation — RE has the largest cult following in Indian motorcycling. Flying Flea name has historical significance (WW2 paratroopers). Will bring millions of ICE loyalists into EV if executed well.
Honda 2Wheelers India
Japan · Est. 1999
Trusted legacy brand. Activa e: has massive brand equity from ICE Activa (India's best-selling 2W). Late to EV but will be a market reshaper. Battery swap via Honda.
Maruti Suzuki
Japan/India · Est. 1981
India waits for Maruti to make EVs affordable. e Vitara is their entry — slightly premium but backed by the largest service network in India (4,700+ workshops). Will democratize 4W EVs when they go mass-market.
Toyota India
Japan · Est. 1997
Trusted for reliability. Late to pure EV but engineering pedigree is unmatched. Urban Cruiser EV will leverage Maruti's dealer network. Conservative but safe bet.
VinFast
Vietnam · Est. 2017
Unknown in India. Aggressive global expansion. Backed by Vingroup (Vietnam's largest conglomerate). Will need to build trust from scratch. Competitive pricing expected.
OSM (Omega Seiki Mobility)
India · Est. 2017
Strong in commercial cargo EVs. Fleet-focused. Good government tie-ups. Less known to consumers.
Atul Auto
India · Est. 1986
Trusted in 3W space, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Affordable electric autos. Strong dealer network in West India.
Kinetic Green
India · Est. 2015
Budget-friendly 3W EVs. Strong presence in Tier 2/3 cities. Safar is popular among auto-rickshaw drivers upgrading from CNG.
YC Electric
India · Est. 2018
Budget EV 3W brand for semi-urban and rural India. Affordable but basic. Good for low-speed, short-distance use.
Mercedes-Benz India
Germany · Est. 1994
The luxury EV benchmark. EQS is the most premium EV in India. Extremely expensive but unmatched luxury. Small but wealthy buyer base.
BMW India
Germany · Est. 2006
Performance luxury EVs. iX1 is the most accessible. i4 is a driver's car. Limited charging infrastructure is the main concern for buyers.
Volvo Car India
Sweden · Est. 2007
Safest EV brand. XC40 Recharge is well-liked by families. Premium pricing limits volume. Strong brand trust in safety-conscious segment.