Top 10 Electric Cars in India 2026
India's EV market crossed a mainstream tipping point in 2025-2026, with charging infrastructure now reaching beyond metro cities. Here are the ten electric cars Indians are actually buying, ranked by sales in the first half of 2026.
Number one on this list is MG Windsor EV — A crossover EV with India's first 'Battery-as-a-Service' option — pay only for energy used. See why, plus 9 more →
The full ranking — 10 picks
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Rank 1
MG Windsor EV
JSW MG MotorA crossover EV with India's first 'Battery-as-a-Service' option — pay only for energy used. Premium cabin, lounge-style rear seats and over 330 km of real-world range.
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Rank 2
Mahindra XEV 9S
Mahindra & MahindraMahindra's first three-row born-electric SUV, built on the INGLO platform. It went from launch to No. 2 in India's EV sales in the first half of 2026 with about 18,000 units.
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Rank 3
Tata Nexon EV
Tata MotorsThe EV that started India's mainstream electric shift, and still one of its best sellers. The Long Range trim offers 465 km of certified range and DC fast charging from 10-80% in under an hour.
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Rank 4
Tata Punch EV
Tata MotorsTata's compact electric SUV. Its 2026 facelift more than doubled sales year on year in the first half of 2026, making it one of India's four best-selling EVs.
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Rank 5
Tata Harrier EV
Tata MotorsThe electric version of Tata's flagship SUV, with dual-motor all-wheel drive on top trims. About 10,500 units in the first half of 2026.
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Rank 6
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki's first mass-market electric SUV, offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh batteries. About 8,500 units in the first half of 2026.
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Rank 7
Tata Curvv EV
Tata MotorsCoupé-SUV with sleek styling and up to 502 km certified range. Tata's most aspirational electric to date, with V2L outputs and ADAS.
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Rank 8
Mahindra BE 6
Mahindra & MahindraBorn-electric coupé SUV on Mahindra's INGLO platform. Striking design, 500+ km certified range and rear-wheel drive for genuinely sporty driving.
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra & MahindraThree-screen dashboard, premium cabin and the same INGLO platform as the BE 6 but in a more traditional family-SUV shape. Top trims offer V2L (vehicle-to-load) charging.
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Rank 10
Hyundai Creta Electric
HyundaiFamiliar Creta package with an EV powertrain — 60 kWh battery, ~470 km certified range. The volume EV play that brings buyers in via the Creta's existing trust.
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About this list
Top 10 Electric Cars in India 2026 runs from 1 to 10. MG Windsor EV takes the top spot, and Hyundai Creta Electric closes it out at number 10. It was first published on 27 May 2026 and last revised on 24 September 2026.
Spotted something out of date, or an entry you would rank differently? Tell us — the order on this page is revised as the picks change.
Frequently asked questions
What is number 1 on Top 10 Electric Cars in India 2026?
MG Windsor EV is ranked number 1 on Top 10 Electric Cars in India 2026. A crossover EV with India's first 'Battery-as-a-Service' option — pay only for energy used.
How many entries are on this list?
There are 10 entries, ranked from 1 to 10. The top 5 are MG Windsor EV, Mahindra XEV 9S, Tata Nexon EV, Tata Punch EV and Tata Harrier EV.
How is this ranking decided?
The order on this page is the published ranking for Top 10 Electric Cars in India 2026, from 1 (highest) down to 10. MG Windsor EV is number 1 and Hyundai Creta Electric is number 10. It was last revised on 24 September 2026.
When was this list last updated?
This list was last updated on 24 September 2026. It was first published on 27 May 2026.
Which category does this list belong to?
It sits in the Cars & SUVs category. Top cars, SUVs, EVs, sedans in India by category. Every Cars & SUVs list is at trendingpunjabi.com/top/category/cars, and all TrendingPunjabi top lists are at trendingpunjabi.com/top/.
