Electric vehicle (EV) technology has come a long way over the years, especially in terms of the EV’s mileage (or range). New EVs can go hundreds of kilometres on a single charge, making them a good option for those looking to save money amid rising petrol/diesel prices. Also, EV charging stations are becoming increasingly common. This allows for people to own an electric car and take longer road trips, as charging stations are likely to be available on the way to their destinations.
For some, a long range means completing longer journeys without the need to stop, while for others it simply means not having to recharge their electric car regularly.
At present, it is undeniable that no other fuel option gives you savings such as an EV. This is mainly due to lower per unit electricity prices and higher mileage of EVs.
Recent developments in EV battery tech has enabled a considerable increase in electric car mileage. This has eradicated the short range problem of first-gen EVs. Apart from battery tech, automakers are also working on features to recharge the battery while the vehicle is in motion (regenerative braking).
Here, EVJoints brings you India’s top 5 electric cars with best mileage:
Mercedes Benz EQS
The EQS comes with a massive 107.8 kWh battery pack that offers an unbelievable range of 857 km. It is an all-wheel drive (AWD) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 4.3 seconds. The claimed top speed is 210 km/hr.
Upon purchase, the company installs an 11 kW Wallbox EV charger at your home. The EQS is priced at Rs 1.62 crore.
Mercedes Benz India has the country’s largest EV charging network within the luxury electric car segment. The company has also partnered with EV charging infrastructure company ChargeZone and EV charging aggregator Evnnovator to integrate around 150 DC fast-charging stations and around 100 other EV chargers with its charging network.
Kia EV6
The EV6 comes with a 77.4 kWh battery pack that offers an impressive range of 708 km. The battery gets charged up to 80% in just 18 minutes (using a 350 kW ultra-fast charger) and in 73 minutes (using a 50 kW DC fast-charger). The electric SUV goes from 0-100 km/hr in 5.2 seconds.
Prices for the Kia EV6 start at Rs 60.95 lakh.
All Kia showrooms in India have been equipped with DC chargers.
BYD Seal
BYD India’s newly launched electric sedan, the Seal is also an entrant in this list. The Seal’s ‘Premium’ rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant caught our eye and broke into this list. The variant comes with an 82.56 kWh ‘Blade’ battery which offers a range of 650 km. The sporty electric sedan can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 3.8 seconds.
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This variant of BYD Seal which offers the best range amongst all variants is priced at Rs 45.55 lakh.
The company has partnered with ChargeZone and two other companies to get access to their EV charging networks across the country.
BMW i7
The i7 is a luxurious electric sedan from BMW. It comes with a massive 101.7 kWh battery pack that offers a range of 625 km. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/hr in 4.7 seconds. The claimed top speed is 250 km/hr. Prices start at Rs 2.03 crore.
BMW is India’s market leader in the premium electric car segment with a 50% market share. The company has set-up an EV charging network (50 kW DC chargers) across its showrooms in 35 cities. These charging stations are accessible 24/7.
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
The Q8 Sportback e-tron comes with a big 114 kWh battery pack that offers a range of 600 km. It is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in 5.6 seconds.
Last year, Audi India introduced the ‘ChargeMyAudi’ feature on its myAudiConnect app, which gave its EV customers access to EV charging stations on multiple charging companies. The company has also installed EV chargers at all Audi showrooms across India.
Find these electric cars expensive? No worries, EVJoints has got you covered. Read our blog on ‘Top 5 Affordable Electric Cars With Best Range’ here.
Conclusion:
If you love taking longer trips, long range electric cars are a better option than petrol/diesel cars. EVs becoming more popular is directly proportional to more EV charging stations being set-up at busy areas and on highways. Apart from advancements in battery tech, this is also helping people get rid of mileage anxiety whilst on long journeys.
