World EV Day 2026: 5 Most Affordable Electric Cars In India For Daily Commute

Most Affordable EV Cars In India:  World EV Day is observed each year on September 9 to promote electric mobility and celebrate the global transition from fossil fuels. The electric car segment in India has grown from sparse, range-compromising, heavily priced models to a market where there are plenty of options available under Rs 10 lakh with more than sufficient range for a full day of city commute.

5 Affordable Electric Cars For Daily City Commute

If you’re planning to buy a new car for your daily commute under the budget of Rs 10 lakh, here are 5 affordable electric options that make sense:

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2026 Tata Tiago EV

The 2026 Tata Tiago EV is now the most affordable electric car in India, with BaaS prices starting from Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant. Prices for the battery-fitted Tata Tiago EV start from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV comes equipped with options of either a 19.2 kWh or a 24 kWh battery pack, and it has a claimed range of up to 285 Km, once fully charged. It also supports fast charging of up to 30 kWh, and 100 kilometres of range can be added in just 18 minutes of charging.

MG Comet EV

The MG Comet used to be the most affordable electric car in India, and it costs Rs 30,000 more than the 2026 Tiago EV, which has now become the entry point to the Indian electric car market. Notably, the MG Comet EV BaaS is priced at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 17.3 kWh battery pack and has a claimed range of up to 250 kilometres once charged completely.

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Tata Punch EV 2026

The Tata Punch EV 2026 was launched by the brand recently, and it is the third most affordable electric car in the Indian market. The Tata Punch EV BaaS prices start from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch EV 2026 comes with options of either a 30 kWh or a 40 kWh battery pack, and the claimed range stands at 468 kilometres, once fully charged.

Citroen eC3X

The Citroen eC3X was recently launched in India with a (Battery as a Service) BaaS variant priced at Rs 6.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. In terms of features, the SUV is packed with a wireless mobile charger, an electrochromic IRVM, a JBL audio system, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, six airbags, and more. The eC3X by Citroen has a claimed range of 325 kilometres, once fully charged.

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Kia Syros EV

The Kia Syros EV was recently launched in the country, and its BaaS version is priced from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. The battery rental fees for the Syros EV stand at Rs 3.33 per kilometre. The Kia Syros EV comes equipped with options of either a 42 kWh or a 51.4 kWh battery pack. The larger battery pack has an ARAI-claimed range of up to 526 kilometres, whereas the smaller battery pack gets an MIDC-claimed range of up to 443 kilometres.