RECHARGE or RENEWABLE POWER is the motto so far in the automotive industry, especially as car manufacturing houses aim to develop electric cars and take advantage of government subsidies. For example, Mahindra owns e2oPlus and eVerito while Tata Motors plans to bring out an electric version of the Nano, as well as working extensively with state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (ESSL) on electric vehicles (EVs). It’s not just Tata, every player in the automotive sector is ready to change the game with ‘ELECTRICITY’. While many electric cars are making their rounds on foreign roads, Indian roads have yet to see them in action. For now, let’s see which of the best electric cars are already making the rounds elsewhere.
Chevy Bolt EV:
It’s upsetting to see US-based Chevrolet slowly move away from the Indian market but people wish it went back with a bang with the Chevy Bolt EV. Powered by 266 lb-ft of torque, this sleek car is said to last approximately 238 miles (about 380 km). Priced around $36,000, the classic Bolt is arguably the perfect example of decent stuff arriving in small yet powerful packages. It is a 5-seater solid hatchback with a 10.2-inch infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric:
It is very high looking and a first class example of first class features. It has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, comfortable front seats, automatic air conditioning, and a 7-inch touch screen among many other features. It runs approximately 124 miles on a single charge. Priced under $30,000, the Ioniq is available in 3 variants – a plug-in hybrid, an electric car, and a conventional hybrid car as standard.
BMW i3:
Combine luxury car attributes with exotic design and you get the all-new BMW i3. 170 horsepower gives it durability and it comes with a range of 114 miles. BMW i3, the right to make a distinctive style statement costs about $42,000. They are expensive but desirable simply because they are elegant.
Tesla Model S:
If you really love having an EV then go for this one, it’s beautiful, elegant and totally a car with real stuff. Tesla proudly says that this is the car with the most range compared to any of its competitors at the moment. On just one charge, it travels all the way for 335 miles. you know what? It also grabs 60 mph from 0 in 2.5 seconds. It costs around $70,000 and is truly the best electric car out there.
Kia Soul EV:
It’s another breathtaking car with a boxy design – perfectly displaying distinction and elegance. It has a range of 93 miles and is all spacious and comfortable. It comes with 109 HP and can accommodate 5 people easily providing utmost comfort. It has a price tag of about $34,000.
Nissan Leaf:
The Leaf from Nissan can be called so far the most popular among electric cars as it has its valid and strong reasons for that. The 40kWh battery enables an unrivaled 400km flight on a full charge. The battery takes about 8 to 16 hours to charge (depending on the input power capacity). At just $30,000, this Japanese sedan is also elegant in design.
Tesla Roadster:
It is powerful and quite impressive in appearance, excellent features and class in design. We’re not saying this is what Tesla says and if you don’t believe you can check it out for yourself. With top speed (250 mph) it hits 60 mph from 0 in under 2 seconds. At $200,000, it even has a detachable glass top.
So, with that, we end up on our list, and if you have some other good EVs, please let us know. And to learn more about electric cars from Mahindra, go to the cars
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