Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Five Cheapest Electric Cars Offered Under BaaS In India
The article lists five electric cars available in India through battery-as-a-service plans.
These plans make the car’s starting price lower, but buyers pay separately for using the battery.
The Tata Tiago EV is the cheapest model listed, starting at ₹4.69 lakh.
The MG Comet EV costs slightly more and is designed mainly for city driving.
The Tata Punch EV is an electric SUV with six airbags, a sunroof and a claimed range of up to 421 km.
The Citroën eC3 is described as a practical family-friendly electric crossover.
The Kia Syros EV is presented as the most expensive model in the list, starting at ₹7.99 lakh.
Battery charges differ among the cars and are generally calculated per kilometre.
The listed prices are introductory or starting ex-showroom prices, where specified.
Tata Tiago EV starts at ₹4.69 lakh under Tata Motors’ Battery-as-a-Service programme, with battery rental at about ₹2.60 per km.
MG Comet EV is priced from ₹4.99 lakh under BaaS, excluding battery rental of approximately ₹3.20 per km.
Tata Punch EV starts at ₹6.49 lakh and offers up to 421 km of claimed range, six airbags and a sunroof.
Citroën eC3 (eC3X) starts at around ₹6.89 lakh, with battery EMI listed at ₹2.26 per km and a claimed range of 320–325 km.
Kia Syros EV starts at ₹7.99 lakh under a BaaS dual-loan programme, with battery subscription costing around ₹3.30 per km.
- Who
- The five electric cars listed are the Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV, Tata Punch EV, Citroën eC3 (eC3X), and Kia Syros EV.
- What
- The article compares five lower-priced electric cars offered through Battery-as-a-Service or related battery subscription plans.
- When
- The article was last updated on September 4, 2026, at 07:00 IST.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To highlight electric cars with lower starting prices under battery-rental or battery-subscription programmes.
- Cheapest listed model
- Tata Tiago EV, starting at ₹4.69 lakh
- Highest listed starting price
- Kia Syros EV, starting at ₹7.99 lakh
- Longest stated range
- Tata Punch EV, with a claimed range of up to 421 km
- Lowest stated battery charge
- Citroën eC3 (eC3X), with battery EMI listed at ₹2.26 per km
- Tiago EV range
- 250–315 km, depending on battery variant
- Punch EV safety and features
- Six airbags, a sunroof and a stated 5-star crash-protection rating
- Article update
- September 4, 2026, 07:00 IST