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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.

10 models
2W
3W

Ashok Leyland

India · Est. 1948

Trusted Indian CV brand. Switch Mobility is the EV arm. Strong dealer and service network. Government fleet contracts.

1 model
4W

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.

10 models
2W

Atul Auto

India · Est. 1986

Trusted in 3W space, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Affordable electric autos. Strong dealer network in West India.

5 models
3W

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.

2 models
4W

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.

10 models
2W
3W

Benling India

India/China · Est. 2015

Budget electric scooters for Tier 2/3 cities. Not as well-known as Okinawa or Ampere but growing.

1 model
2W

BGauss

India · Est. 2020

Relatively unknown brand. Decent specs for the price. Parent company has manufacturing chops. Lacks the brand recognition of Ather/Ola.

1 model
2W

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.

6 models
4W

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.

1 model
2W

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.

14 models
4W

EeVe India

India · Est. 2019

Affordable entry-level EV brand. Growing network in North India. Good for first-time EV buyers on a budget.

1 model
2W

Eicher (VECV)

India · Est. 1959

Volvo Group partnership brings world-class EV truck technology. Strong in medium-duty segment. Service network via Eicher dealers.

1 model
4W

Euler Motors

India · Est. 2018

Best-in-class for cargo EVs. Purpose-built for delivery, not passenger. Strong fleet partnerships. Not a consumer brand.

4 models
3W

Goldstone Infratech

India · Est. 2015

BYD technology in Indian bus body. Active in south India. Government fleet contracts. Growing but smaller than Olectra.

1 model
4W

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.

10 models
2W

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.

3 models
2W

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.

19 models
4W

iVOOMi Energy

India · Est. 2019

Ultra-affordable EV 2W. Popular in Maharashtra and UP. Quality improving with each generation. Budget alternative to TVS/Ather.

1 model
2W

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.

1 model
4W

Jitendra EV

India · Est. 2018

Strong in e-rickshaw and 3W market. Known in UP, Bihar, Gujarat. Affordable products for rural electrification.

1 model
2W

Kabira Mobility

India · Est. 2014

One of India's first electric motorcycle brands. Limited production and distribution. Performance specs are ambitious.

1 model
2W

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.

13 models
4W

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.

4 models
2W
3W

Lectrix EV (SAR Group)

India · Est. 2019

Fleet delivery scooter specialist. Good for food delivery gig economy. Affordable and reliable for commercial use.

1 model
2W

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.

1 model
4W

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.

1 model
2W

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.

26 models
3W
4W

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.

6 models
4W

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.

6 models
4W

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.

21 models
4W

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.

10 models
2W

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.

10 models
2W

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.

3 models
4W

OSM (Omega Seiki Mobility)

India · Est. 2017

Strong in commercial cargo EVs. Fleet-focused. Good government tie-ups. Less known to consumers.

6 models
3W

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.

5 models
3W

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.

2 models
4W

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.

10 models
2W

River (Bengaluru)

India · Est. 2021

Indie is visually distinctive and well-built. Limited availability. Niche but quality product from a serious engineering team.

1 model
2W

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.

3 models
2W

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.

1 model
2W

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.

2 models
4W

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.

35 models
4W

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.

3 models
4W

Tork Motors

India · Est. 2016

Niche performance brand. Kratos targets ICE bike upgraders. Limited availability. Strong engineering DNA but needs scale.

10 models
2W

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.

3 models
4W

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.

10 models
2W

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.

3 models
2W

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.

2 models
4W

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.

6 models
4W

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.

1 model
3W