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Last updated: June 2026 · Researched by the ThatsmyEV editorial team
India has 55+ electric cars across 8 body types. The split is lopsided: 35 of them are SUVs, nearly two in three. Sedans come a distant second, and hatchbacks, compacts and saloons are rare, the few that exist are also the most affordable EVs on sale.
Pick a body type below to see every model in it, with prices and real-world range, or use the quick guide to find the right shape for how you drive.
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Every body type on sale, how many EVs it holds, and what each is best at.
Versatile electric SUVs with commanding presence and space.
Stylish electric sedans offering comfort and long-distance refinement.
Premium electric cars with the finest cabin experience and technology.
High-performance electric sports cars built for thrilling drives.
Practical and efficient electric hatchbacks for everyday driving.
Spacious electric multi-purpose vehicles for families and groups.
Small, city-friendly electric cars that are easy to park and drive.
Refined electric saloons combining comfort and elegance.
India's EV market is an SUV market
How the 55+ EVs split across body types. One shape towers over the rest.
35 of 55 EVs are SUVs, nearly two in three. Sedans are a distant second at six; everything else is in single figures. If you specifically want a hatchback, compact or saloon EV, the choice is deliberately narrow, but those few models are also the most affordable on the market.
Which body type is right for you?
Start from how you actually drive, not from the brochure.
Why so many SUVs, and what it means for you
India buys SUVs, and carmakers have followed, so two-thirds of EVs wear that shape. The upside is genuine choice: 35 SUVs from ₹13.89 L to ₹1.90 Cr, in every size and seat count. The flip side is that if you'd rather have a small, light, efficient hatchback, you're choosing from just two, the Tata Tiago EV and Citroën ëC3, plus the single compact MG Comet EV. That's not a weakness of those cars; they're the cheapest, most efficient EVs you can buy. It just means the body type you want narrows your shortlist before price or range ever do, so it's worth deciding the shape first.