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India's electric vehicle market is experiencing rapid growth, presenting a variety of options that are cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly. For those in search of electric SUVs priced below Rs 30 Lakh, 2025 is set to unveil numerous models featuring impressive specifications and substantial driving ranges. Below is a roundup of the five best electric SUVs within this budget, highlighting their performance and pricing.
Tata Harrier.ev: This SUV is constructed on Tata's second-generation EV platform, showcasing a sealed front grille, redesigned bumpers, and aerodynamic alloy wheels. It comes equipped with sizable battery packs of 65 kWh and 75 kWh. The Harrier.ev features a front motor producing 155.8 hp and a rear motor generating 234.7 hp, allowing for a swift acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. Its rapid charging capability of 1.5 C enables it to cover 250 km in merely 15 minutes. The Tata Harrier.ev has been launched in India, starting at a price of Rs 21.49 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra BE 6: The Mahindra BE6 is a coupe-style SUV characterized by its sporty sloped roof. Based on the INGLO platform, it offers two battery variants: a 59 kWh option with 167.6 hp and a 79 kWh variant with 207.12 hp, both delivering 380 Nm of torque. The BE6 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, providing ranges of up to 557 km and 638 km, depending on the battery chosen. Pricing for this model is between Rs 19.40 Lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 27.40 Lakh (ex-showroom).
BYD Atto 3: The BYD Atto 3 is a well-equipped electric SUV, developed on BYD's e-Platform 3.0. It offers two battery configurations: 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh, allowing for ranges of 468 km and 521 km, respectively. The starting price for the BYD Atto 3 is Rs 24.99 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra XEV 9e: This all-electric SUV is also based on the INGLO platform. It features two battery options: a 59 kWh battery capable of a 542 km range and a 79 kWh battery that can achieve 656 km. Charging options include both AC chargers (7.2 kW and 11.2 kW) and DC fast charging (175 kW), which can charge the vehicle from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. The starting price is Rs 22.64 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Creta Electric: The Hyundai Creta Electric closely mirrors the design of its internal combustion engine variants. It provides two battery pack options: one at 42 kWh, offering a driving range of 390 km, and another at 51.4 kWh, which provides a range of 473 km on a single charge. Both battery variants support recharging via a DC charger, allowing them to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 58 minutes. The price of the Creta Electric ranges from Rs 17.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 24.37 Lakh (ex-showroom).
