Although there’s no specific timeline for the EVs (Electric Vehicle) to be firmly rooted in the Indian Automotive market, there’s one thing that we can surely state is, the change has begun. The needle is pointing towards EVs, slowly, but it is, proof you may ask? Likes of Tata, Hyundai, MG, etc. A lot of big names in the Auto Industry are working on the development of electric vehicles.
Moreover, the progress has gone from R&D to prototypes and from there to production-spec models followed by launches that we’ve been attending lately. In recent times, three manufacturers have launched their EV models and received quite a response from the customers as well. Here, we are talking about none other than Tata, MG and Hyundai.
Of all the aforementioned three names, Hyundai came up with its Kona Electric quite a while ago and soon after that we’ve witnessed the Tata Nexon EV and the Morris Garage ZS EV hit the market.
One of the main reasons for people to shed their money on electric cars is the after-purchase cost and maintenance. Sure, the EVs do have a price bump compared to the IC engine cars, but that’s just for the beginning. Later on, as you munch mile after mile, there’s not much to worry about the oil changes, gas price, etc. One of the many other convincing reasons to opt for an EV is the range you cover in just one full charge.
Fellas, here we are talking about staggering numbers. For instance, the Tata Nexon EV claims to have an ARAI range of 312 kms in one charge of the 30.2 kWh battery. Similarly, the MG ZS EV can munch as many as 340 kms with one full charge to its 44.5 kWh battery and the Hyundai Kona Electric does a mind-boggling 452 kms in one full charge of its 39.2 kWh battery.
Now if you wonder that the battery charging will eat up all your day, then no, that’s not the case. You can charge the battery up to 80% of its total capacity by the fast charging option in an hour, yes, only 60 minutes. Bet those number surely catch an eye.
Talking about the price you pay for these cars? Well, the Tata Nexon EV with all the bells and whistles, will set you back by Rs 15.99 lakh and the MG ZS EV, completely loaded costs about Rs 23.58 Lakh. The Hyundai Kona Electric is on a bit higher side here, it costs about Rs 23.91 Lakh. Are these price tags justified? Probably. Should you head out and test drive an EV? Definitely.
