Top 7 Cars In India That Come With Both ICE And Electric Versions

In recent years, carmakers have been offering vehicles with multiple powertrain options, with a choice restricting not only between petrol or diesel engine options but also featuring all-electric powertrains. Take a look at seven popular models in our market offered with both ICE and all-electric powertrains.

Tata Tiago And Tiago EV

Tata Tiago, priced between Rs 5.65 Lakh And Rs 8.90 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata's entry-level hatchback, the Tiago, is offered with 86 PS 1.2-litre petrol powertrain that can be further configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit. It is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission choice. Recently, Tata Motors became the first carmaker in our country to offer a CNG option with an automatic transmission for both the Tiago and Tigor.

Tata Tiago EV, priced between Rs 8 Lakh And Rs 11.90 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The Tiago EV is the electric counterpart of the Tiago hatchback. Offered with two battery pack options: 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh, the Tiago EV delivers a claimed range of up to 315 km. Design-wise, it features blue inserts on the fascia with EV badging to distinguish it from its ICE-powered counterpart.

Tata Tigor And Tigor EV 

Tata Tigor, priced between Rs 6.30 Lakh And Rs 9.55 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Similar to the Tiago, its sub-4m sedan counterpart, the Tigor, is also offered with the same 86 PS 1.2-litre petrol engine. It includes an optional dual-cylinder CNG system introduced with the Altroz iCNG for better practicality, along with features like direct CNG start, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and rain sensing wipers.

Tata Tigor EV, priced between Rs 12.50 Lakh And Rs 13.75 Lakh (ex-showroom)

If you are looking for a sedan alternative to the Tiago EV, the Tigor EV is currently the only option available in our market. It features a 75 PS/170 Nm electric motor coupled with a 26 kWh battery pack and boasts a claimed range of up to 315 km.

Tata Punch And Punch EV

Tata Punch, priced between Rs 6.13 Lakh And Rs 10.20 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Another Tata car available with both ICE and an EV option is the Punch micro SUV. It features an 88 PS 1.2-litre petrol engine that, like the aforementioned models, and can be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The Punch rivals the Hyundai Exter while offering an SUV alternative to hatchbacks like the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

Tata Punch EV, priced between Rs 10.99 Lakh And Rs 15.49 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Unlike other Tata models, the Punch EV sets itself apart from its ICE-powered counterpart not only in terms of design but also by being built on a completely new Acti.ev platform. It is powered by either an 82 PS/114 Nm or a 122 PS/190 Nm electric motor coupled with a 25 kWh or a 35 kWh battery pack, respectively. The Punch EV delivers an ARAI-claimed range of up to 421 km.

Tata Nexon And Nexon EV

Tata Nexon, priced between Rs 8 Lakh And Rs 15.80 Lakh (ex-showroom)

If you are looking for a subcompact SUV from Tata Motors, the Nexon is your choice. It is offered with an option of either a 120 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol or a 115 PS 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both options come with multiple transmission choices including 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automated manual (AMT), and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Tata Nexon EV, priced between Rs 14.49 Lakh And Rs 19.49 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata Nexon’s electric counterpart, the Nexon EV, is available in two broad battery-pack trims: Medium Range and Long Range. The Medium Range variants feature a 30 kWh battery pack paired with a 129PS/215 Nm electric motor, while the Long Range variants come with a 40.5 kWh battery pack coupled with a 143 PS/215 Nm electric motor. The former delivers a claimed range of 325 km, while the latter offers 465 km.

Citroen C3 and eC3

Citroen C3, priced between Rs 6.16 Lakh And Rs 9.12 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The C3 is Citroen’s hatchback offering that not only rivals SUVs like the Tata Punch but also provides an affordable alternative to the compact hatchback segment like the Swift and Grand i10 Nios. It is available with two engine options: an 82 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 110 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, both of which are offered with a 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearbox, respectively.

Citroen eC3, priced between Rs 12.76 Lakh And Rs 13.56 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Visually, the eC3 looks identical to the C3 hatchback except for the ‘e’ badges that distinguish it from its ICE-powered counterpart. It features a 29.2 kWh battery pack paired with a 57 PS/143 Nm electric motor and boasts a claimed ARAI range of 320 km.

Mahindra XUV 3XO and XUV 400 

Mahindra XUV 3XO, priced between Rs 7.49 Lakh And Rs 15.49 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The Mahindra XUV 3XO competes in the same segment as the Tata Nexon and offers multiple turbo-petrol engine options along with a diesel engine option. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine generates 110 PS, while the 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine produces 130 PS. The 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out 117 PS. All engine options are available with both manual and automatic transmission choices.

Mahindra XUV400 EV, priced between Rs 15.49 Lakh And Rs 17.69 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The XUV400 EV is the all-electric counterpart of the XUV 3XO, though the exterior design is yet to be updated. It is offered across two broad trims: EC PRO and EL PRO. The EC PRO variant can only be configured with a 34.5 kWh battery pack that boasts a claimed range of 359 km, while the EL PRO variants can also be configured with a 39.4 kWh battery pack that delivers 456 km of claimed range. Both battery pack options are paired with a 150 PS electric motor.

MG Astor And ZS EV

MG Astor, priced between Rs 9.98 Lakh And Rs 18.07 Lakh (ex-showroom)

MG offers the Astor in the hotly contested compact SUV segment, priced from Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable model in its class. Powertrain-wise, you either get an option to choose from a 110 PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 140 PS 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

MG ZS EV, priced between Rs 18.98 Lakh And Rs 25.43 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The Astor’s EV counterpart, the ZS EV, features a slightly tweaked design with a closed grille, differently designed alloy wheels, and electric badging. However, it borrows the interior cabin layout and features from the Astor. It is offered with a single 50.3 kWh battery pack option paired with a 176 PS electric motor, boasting a claimed range of 461 km.

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