Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India is seeing a massive surge, and public figures are leading by example. From hyper-local city runabouts to ultra-luxury cruisers, Indian celebrities are increasingly parking electric cars in their garages.
If you are looking to make an eco-friendly switch this World Environment Day, here are five celebrity-approved electric cars available across various price brackets.
1. Mahindra XEV 9e
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Celebrity Owners: Anurag Kashyap, Kubbra Sait, Boman Irani
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Starting Price: ₹21.90 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
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The Details: As one of Mahindra’s vanguard “born electric” models, this SUV features an aerodynamic coupe silhouette. It is available with two battery choices: a 59 kWh pack (542 km claimed range) and a 79 kWh pack. The larger pack boasts an ARAI-certified range of 659 km, translating to a highly practical real-world range of around 500 km.
2. MG Comet EV
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Celebrity Owner: Suniel Shetty
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Starting Price: ₹4.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom) | BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) options at ₹3.20 per km
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The Details: Despite owning a garage full of rugged, full-sized off-roaders like the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, action star Suniel Shetty uses this ultra-compact EV for tight city commutes. Driven by a 17.3 kWh battery, its tiny footprint and 230 km single-charge range make it arguably the most practical urban zip-around car on the market.
3. Tata Nexon EV
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Celebrity Owners: Madhuri Dixit & Dr. Shriram Nene
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Starting Price: ₹12.49 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
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The Details: The Bollywood icon and her husband were early adopters of India’s highest-selling electric SUV framework. The updated model now features 30 kWh and 45 kWh battery configurations. Its largest battery variant provides an impressive ARAI-certified range of up to 489 km per charge, solidifying its place as a reliable family vehicle.
4. Mahindra BE 6
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Celebrity Owner: Ajith Kumar (Owns the exclusive Formula E Edition)
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Starting Price: ₹18.90 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
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The Details: Renowned actor and racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar opted for the sporty performance characteristics of the BE 6 platform. In its retail avatar, it matches its stablemate with 59 kWh and 79 kWh powertrain configurations. The higher-spec battery unit delivers a highly competitive maximum ARAI-claimed range of 683 km.
5. BMW i7
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Celebrity Owners: Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Jubin Nautiyal
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Starting Price: ₹2.05 Crore (Ex-showroom)
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The Details: For absolute top-tier luxury, elite Bollywood stars turn to BMW’s flagship electric limousine. Driven by a massive 101.7 kWh lithium-ion battery and dual high-performance electric motors, it pumps out 544 hp and 745 Nm of immediate torque. It rockets from 0 to 100 kmph in a blistering 4.7 seconds while cocooning passengers across a plush 591 to 625 km driving range.
Range vs. Reality Tip: When choosing an EV, remember that “ARAI-certified” ranges are calculated under ideal test conditions. Expect your actual real-world range to sit roughly 20-25% lower depending on air conditioning usage and city traffic.
