Affordable EVs in India start at ₹4.69 lakh with battery-subscription plans

A 2026 comparison of entry-level electric cars highlights BaaS-led pricing across MG, Tata Motors and Citroën. Claimed ranges span 230 km to 421 km, while standard upfront prices run from ₹6.99 lakh to ₹11.99 lakh.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 17:00 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

A comparison of four affordable EVs in India highlights battery-subscription pricing, feature sets and claimed ranges. Models include MG Comet EV, Tata Punch EV and Citroën eC3, with entry prices ranging from ₹4.69 lakh to ₹11.99 lakh.

Why this matters

The comparison extends Tata’s battery-rental push below ₹8 lakh and follows its 43% July EV-market share, while Tata’s diesel-cost warning points to pressure in commercial vehicles.

Retail-brand is accelerating, up +99,025% QoQ.