The Indian automobile market has witnessed remarkable evolutions in recent years; the entry of electric vehicles was a significant milestone in this transformative journey. EVs are steadily gaining popularity in India, attracting luxury car manufacturers to the scene.
Luxury EVs combine the best of both worlds, combining cutting-edge technology and exquisite design with eco-consciousness. With their whisper-quiet performance and exceptional driving experience, luxury EVs offer a new level of sophistication to Indian consumers. This article will explore the top luxury EVs under Rs 1 crore.
The all-electric Mini Cooper SE is based on the 3-door model and is priced at Rs 52.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is available in four colour options – White Silver, Midnight Black, Moonwalk Grey, and British Racing Green.
The Mini Cooper SE uses an electric motor with 181bhp of power and 270Nm of torque. It is powered by a 32.6kWh battery pack that offers a maximum range of 270km. This battery pack can be charged to 80 per cent in 36 minutes using a 50kW DC charger.
An 11kW AC charger can recharge the battery in 2 hours and 30 minutes, while it takes 9 hours and 43 minutes to recharge the battery using a 2.3kW AC charger. This all-electric Mini can take up to 270km on a full charge.
The Mini Cooper SE runs on a 32.6kWh battery and a single electric motor that generates 181bhp of power and 270Nm of torque. It comes with a 50kW DC charger, with which you can charge the battery up to 80 per cent in only 36 minutes.
The interior of the Mini Cooper SE offers Black Pearl and Carbon Black sports seats, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and a new 5-inch digital instrument cluster, among others.
This all-electric version of the XC40 is based on the CMA platform and features a similar exterior and interior design. The electric version gets a blanked-out front grille and different alloy wheels. It is offered in a single variant priced at Rs 55.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The XC40 Recharge is powered by a dual motor that generates 402bhp of power and 660Nm of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The EV houses a 79kWh battery pack that offers a maximum range of 418km.
The interior of the XC40 Recharge features a 3-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, and 2-zone automatic climate control.
This electric crossover by KIA comes in 2 variants – GT line, GT line AWD. The GT Line has priced at Rs. 60.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), whereas the GT Line AWD is priced at Rs. 65.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The interior looks and feels futuristic and has many features like dual 12.3-inch curved displays, a head-up display, a 3D sound system, an electric sunroof, electric seats with a ‘Zero G’ function, and cruise control with stop & go functionality.
A 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack powers the EV6, and Kia claims a maximum range of 708km. The single-motor RWD variant produces 226bhp of power and 350Nm of torque, while the AWD variant produces 321bhp of power and 605Nm of torque.
The EV6 supports ultra-fast charging, providing an additional range of 100km in just 4.5 minutes. With a 350kW fast charger, it takes only 18 minutes to recharge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent. However, using a 50kW fast charger would require 73 minutes for the same charge level.
The all-new BMW i4 electric sedan is the most affordable EV offered by BMW. It is only available in a single eDrive40 Sport variant and is priced at Rs. 69.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The i4 gets a different grille and bumpers. Customers can also go for the M Aerodynamic Kit. Inside, the car has a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 3-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging, a parking assistant with a reverse camera, and a reversing assistant.
The BMW i4 runs on a single electric motor that produces an output of 335bhp of power and 430Nm of torque. It has an 83.9kWh battery pack that offers a maximum range of 590km.
Using a 205kW DC charger, the battery can be recharged from 10-80 per cent in 31 minutes, while a 50kW DC charger takes 83 minutes for the same range. An 11kW AC charger takes 8.25 hours to charge the battery fully.
The all-new Mercedes Benz EQB is the all-electric version of the newly launched GLB. Even though it shares the body shell with GLB, EQB features a unique front fascia inspired by the brand’s EQ range of EVs. This seven-seater is priced at around Rs. 74.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The EQB 300 4Matic uses a dual-motor setup that generates an output of 225bhp of power and 390Nm of torque, can go from 0-100 in 8 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 km/h.
The EQB is powered by a 66.5kWh battery pack offering a maximum range of 388-423km on a single charge. The car has an 11kW AC charger and also supports a 100kW DC fast charger that can recharge 10-80 per cent in just 32 minutes.
Luxury vehicles have always symbolised opulence, and Indian automobile enthusiasts are never shy to spend big bucks on big cars. With the convergence of luxury and sustainability, the era of luxury EVs in India is unfolding, redefining the standards of automotive excellence.
As the Indian market embraces the electric revolution, the future of luxury electric vehicles holds tremendous promise, heralding a new era of luxury transportation that is both extravagant and eco-friendly.
