The best electric cars for green driving

RECHARGE or RENEWABLE ENERGY is the catchphrase as of now in the car industry, especially car manufacturing houses aim to develop electric cars and take advantage of government subsidies. For example, Mahindra has e2oPlus and eVerito, while Tata Motors plans to launch an electric version of the Nano, as well as working extensively with state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (ESSL) on electric vehicles (EVs). It is not just the case of Tata, all players in the automotive sector are on alert to change the game using ‘ELECTRICITY’. While many electric cars are making the rounds on foreign roads, Indian roads have yet to see them move. For now let’s see which of the best electric cars are already going around the other side.

Chevy Bolt EV:

It’s disgusting to see US-based Chevrolet slowly pulling away from the Indian market, but people wish it would hit back with its Chevy Bolt EV. This elegant car with a torque of 266 pound-feet is said to last almost 238 miles (approximately 380 km). Priced at around $36,000, this classic Bolt is the poster child for saying that decent things happen in small but mighty packages. It is a solid 5-seater hatchback that has a 10.2-inch infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric:

It has an extremely high-end appearance and a first-class example for first-class features. It has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, comfortable front seats, automatic air conditioning, a 7-inch touch screen, among many other features. Go nearly 124 miles on a single charge. Priced under $30,000, the Ioniq is available in 3 variants: plug-in hybrid, electric car, and a traditional hybrid as usual.

bmw i3:

Merge luxury car specifications and eccentric design to get the new BMW i3. 170 horsepower gives it ruggedness and it comes with a range of 114 miles. BMW i3, rightly so a distinctive styling statement costs around $42,000. It is expensive, but it is desirable for the mere fact that it is elegant.

Tesla Model S:

If you really love having EV’s then go for this, it’s beautiful, stylish and totally a real stuff vehicle. Tesla proudly says that this is the car that has the maximum range compared to any of its current competitors. On a single charge, it travels 335 miles. Did you know? It also hits 60 mph from 0 in 2.5 seconds. It costs around $70,000 and is rightfully the best electric car around.

Kia SoulEV:

This is another impressive car with a boxy design – it perfectly displays distinction and style. It has a range of 93 miles and is completely roomy and comfortable. It comes with 109HP, it can easily accommodate 5 people providing maximum comfort. It is priced at around $34,000.

Nissan Leaf:

Nissan’s Leaf can henceforth be called the most renowned among electric vehicles as it has its own sound and valid reasons for it. The 40 kWh battery it contains allows a trip of 400 km without interruptions with 1 full charge. The battery takes between 8 and 16 hours to charge (depending on input power capacity). Priced at around $30,000, this Japanese car is also stylishly designed.

Tesla convertible car:

It’s powerful, extremely impressive in looks, high on features and a classy design. We are not saying this that Tesla says and if you don’t believe it, you can check it yourself. With the highest speed (250 mph) it reaches 60 mph from 0 in less than 2 seconds. Priced at $200,000, it even has a removable glass roof.

So with this we wrap up our list and if you have any other good electric vehicles please let us know. And to learn more about Mahindra electric cars go to AutomotiveMahindra