Every electric vehicle in India
51 brands, 309 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
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.
Ashok Leyland
India · Est. 1948
Trusted Indian CV brand. Switch Mobility is the EV arm. Strong dealer and service network. Government fleet contracts.
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.
Atul Auto
India · Est. 1986
Trusted in 3W space, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Affordable electric autos. Strong dealer network in West India.
Audi India
Germany · Est. 2007
Premium luxury EVs with excellent build quality. e-tron GT is the performance benchmark. Expensive but the German engineering is evident. Limited charging infrastructure is a concern.
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.
Benling India
India/China · Est. 2015
Budget electric scooters for Tier 2/3 cities. Not as well-known as Okinawa or Ampere but growing.
BGauss
India · Est. 2020
Relatively unknown brand. Decent specs for the price. Parent company has manufacturing chops. Lacks the brand recognition of Ather/Ola.
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.
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.
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.
EeVe India
India · Est. 2019
Affordable entry-level EV brand. Growing network in North India. Good for first-time EV buyers on a budget.
Eicher (VECV)
India · Est. 1959
Volvo Group partnership brings world-class EV truck technology. Strong in medium-duty segment. Service network via Eicher dealers.
Euler Motors
India · Est. 2018
Best-in-class for cargo EVs. Purpose-built for delivery, not passenger. Strong fleet partnerships. Not a consumer brand.
Goldstone Infratech
India · Est. 2015
BYD technology in Indian bus body. Active in south India. Government fleet contracts. Growing but smaller than Olectra.
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.
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.
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.
iVOOMi Energy
India · Est. 2019
Ultra-affordable EV 2W. Popular in Maharashtra and UP. Quality improving with each generation. Budget alternative to TVS/Ather.
Jaguar India
UK · Est. 2009
I-PACE pioneered luxury EVs in India. Beautiful design, excellent dynamics. JLR ownership (Tata Group) gives Indian connection. Going all-electric is bold. Service through Tata JLR dealers.
Jitendra EV
India · Est. 2018
Strong in e-rickshaw and 3W market. Known in UP, Bihar, Gujarat. Affordable products for rural electrification.
Kabira Mobility
India · Est. 2014
One of India's first electric motorcycle brands. Limited production and distribution. Performance specs are ambitious.
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.
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.
Lectrix EV (SAR Group)
India · Est. 2019
Fleet delivery scooter specialist. Good for food delivery gig economy. Affordable and reliable for commercial use.
Lexus India
Japan · Est. 2017
Ultra-reliable luxury. Lexus quality is legendary. EV range is limited in India but RZ 450e is excellent. Toyota engineering pedigree with luxury execution. Very small but loyal buyer base.
LML Electric
India · Est. 2022
Massive nostalgia for the LML brand. Star electric scooter has retro-modern design. Not yet delivered at scale. High expectations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olectra Greentech
India · Est. 2000
India's e-bus leader. BYD technology partnership gives credibility. Government tender winner. 7,000+ buses on road — proven at scale.
OSM (Omega Seiki Mobility)
India · Est. 2017
Strong in commercial cargo EVs. Fleet-focused. Good government tie-ups. Less known to consumers.
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.
Porsche India
Germany · Est. 2012
The ultimate performance EV. Taycan drives like a Porsche should. Macan Electric coming soon. Eye-watering prices but unmatched driving dynamics. The EV for petrolheads.
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.
River (Bengaluru)
India · Est. 2021
Indie is visually distinctive and well-built. Limited availability. Niche but quality product from a serious engineering team.
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.
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.
Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland)
India/UK · Est. 2020
Ashok Leyland's electric future. Strong in bus electrification. UK arm provides European engineering. Growing presence in Indian cities.
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.
Tesla
USA · Est. 2003
The brand that made EVs cool globally. Elon Musk factor. Model Y is highly anticipated but pricing is premium. Supercharger network is the gold standard. Service centre availability is the concern.
Tork Motors
India · Est. 2016
Niche performance brand. Kratos targets ICE bike upgraders. Limited availability. Strong engineering DNA but needs scale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.