India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a groundbreaking shift as major manufacturers such as Tata Motors, MG Motors, and Mahindra are spearheading a substantial reduction in EV prices. This decrease is attributed to the reducing costs of battery cells, paving the way for more affordable and accessible electric mobility. In this article, we delve into the notable price drops across popular EV models, including Tata Nexon.ev, Tata Punch.ev, Tata Tiago.ev, MG ZS EV, MG Comet and Mahindra XUV400
EV Price Decrease by Tata Motors:
Leading the Charge Tata Motors, a key player in India’s EV landscape, has initiated a significant price reduction for its top-selling products, Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev. This move is a direct response to the decreasing costs of battery. The table below illustrates the variant-wise price adjustments:
Tiago.ev
Tata Tiago Variants | Launch Price | Jan’24 Price | Feb’24 Price | Jan,24 to Feb,24 Difference | Launch to Feb,24 Difference |
XE MR | 8.49 | 8.69 | 7.99 | 70000 | 50000 |
XT MR | 9.09 | 9.34 | 8.99 | 35000 | 10000 |
XT LR | 9.99 | 10.29 | 9.99 | 30000 | 0 |
XZ+ LR | 10.79 | 11.09 | 10.89 | 20000 | -10000 |
XZ+ Tech Lux LR | 11.29 | 11.59 | 11.39 | 20000 | -10000 |
XZ+ LR (Fast Charger) | 11.29 | 11.59 | 11.39 | 20000 | -10000 |
XZ+ Tech Lux LR (Fast Charger) | 11.79 | 12.09 | 11.89 | 20000 | -10000 |
it is evident that the base model Tiago.EV has seen a substantial reduction of 50,000 from its launch price. However, the XT LR, the most popular model, remains unchanged from its launch price.
Naxon EV
Tata Naxon Variant | Old Ex-Showroom Price | New Ex-Showroom Price | Difference |
Creative Plus MR | 14.74 | 14.49 | 25000 |
Fearless MR | 16.19 | 15.99 | 20000 |
Fearless Plus MR | 16.69 | 16.49 | 20000 |
Fearless Plus S MR | 17.19 | 16.99 | 20000 |
Empowered MR | 17.84 | 17.49 | 35000 |
Fearless LR | 18.19 | 16.99 | 120000 |
Fearless Plus LR | 18.69 | 17.49 | 120000 |
Fearless Plus S LR | 19.19 | 17.99 | 120000 |
Empowered Plus LR | 19.99 | 19.29 | 70000 |
Nexon.EV showcases a significant decrease, with Fearless LR witnessing the highest reduction of Rs. 120,000, followed by Empowered with a Rs. 70,000 decrease.
MG Motors
MG Motors Decreased EV Prices: MG Motors has contributed to the evolving EV landscape by introducing an entry-level variant and reducing prices across the ZS EV and Comet models.
ZS EV
MG ZS EV Variants | Ex-Showroom Price Before Oct’23 | Ex-Showroom Price Oct’23 | Ex-Showroom Price Feb’24 | Difference |
Executive | 18.98 | |||
Excite | 23.38 | 22.88 | 19.98 | 290000 |
Exclusive | 27.30 | 25.00 | 23.98 | 102000 |
Exclusive Pro | 27.90 | 25.90 | 24.98 | 92000 |
Comet EV
Additionally, MG has reduced its Comet prices as well, making it more accessible:
MG Comet Variants | Ex-Showroom Price Oct ’23 | Ex-Showroom Price Feb ’24 | Difference |
Pace | 7.98 | 6.99 | 99000 |
Play | 9.28 | 7.88 | 140000 |
Plush | 9.98 | 8.58 | 140000 |
Mahindra XUV 400
Mahindra XUV 400 EV Price Decrease: Navigating Competitive trend Mahindra has joined the price reduction league by slashing the base model prices of the XUV400 by 50,000:
XUV400
Mahindra Xuv400 Variants | Ex-Showroom Price Oct’23 | Ex-Showroom Price Feb’24 | Difference |
EC 34.5 K kWh | 15.99 | 15.49 | 50000 |
Conclusion
The evolving landscape of EV prices in India signifies a promising trend, driven by the reduction in battery costs. With key manufacturer like Tata Motors, MG Motors, and Mahindra leading the charge, electric mobility is becoming more affordable and accessible to the larger population. As Tata Nexon.ev, Tata Punch.ev, Tata Tiago.ev, MG ZS EV, MZ Comet, Mahindra XUV400, showcase reduced prices, the electric revolution in India is poised to acceleration to eco-friendly transportation.