Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular in India. Affordable EVs are available from manufacturers like Tata, and pricey automakers like Mercedes also have their own versions on the market. Even some of them have brought electric cars into India. Electric vehicles are widely used by well-known Indians, and they are frequently seen on Indian roadways. In this post, we discuss 10 such well-known Indians who drive electric vehicles.
The response to electric vehicles (EVs) has never been better due to the skyrocketing cost of petrol. The continual chatter and rumours about Tesla’s upcoming debut in India are also present in the midst of all of this. With all the discussion around EVs, it should not come as a surprise that even the top 1% of our nation, who can easily weather the storm of rising gasoline prices, are already purchasing EVs.
It’s still early, city charging infrastructure is at best developing, and Bollywood hasn’t given up its fascination with opulent SUVs. However, there are still a few well-known celebrities and businessmen who keep a stunning EV in their garage. Look them up.
9 Famous Indians and their Electric Cars
1) Riteish Deshmukh – Tesla Model X
Riteish Deshmukh, an actor, received a Tesla Model X from his wife for his 40th birthday. The actor “felt 20 again” in the red Tesla, which is currently in a left-hand-drive nation. This seven-seater outperforms the Model X because it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The red Tesla, like the other members of the list, has a 475 km range on a single charge. In India, the crimson EV with falcon-wing doors costs almost Rs. 2 Cr., but it is completely worth it.
2) Nitin Gadkari – BMW iX
A new BMW iX electric SUV was reportedly sighted with India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. The iX electric SUV was formally introduced by the German automaker BMW in the Indian market a year ago. It had an initial price of Rs. 1.16 crore, ex-showroom when it was introduced in India. The electric SUV is offered as CBU and has a 425 km claimed driving range.
3) N. Chandrasekaran – Tata Nexon EV
In 2020, N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, received his Nexon EV. It is now the most popular EV and the least expensive electric SUV in the nation.
4) Mukesh Ambani – Tesla Model S 100D & Model X 100D
Without a question, the Ambani’s own one of the largest automotive collections in the nation. The garage of the Ambani’s has not one, but two Tesla electric vehicles. One of them is a high-performance variant of the standard sedan called the Model S 100D. It produces a peak torque of 660 Nm and 423 Ps using several electric motors. A Model X 100D electric SUV is the next Tesla in their garage. Another high-performance model, this one has falcon wing doors in the back for easy entry and departure.
5) Pooja Batra – Tesla Model 3
Former Miss India Pacific and Indian actress Currently residing in the United States, Pooja Batra drives a Tesla Model 3 vehicle. It is a Tesla entry-level car. This was the model that Tesla intended to introduce in India.
7) MS Dhoni – Kia EV6
MS Dhoni, a former captain of the Indian cricket team, has purchased the flagship EV from a Korean automaker in India. A few months back, the Kia EV6 has introduced to the market with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs. 59.95 lakh. The Kia EV6 is offered as a CBU, and MS Dhoni has his first electric vehicle in his garage. In his garage, the former cricketer has a number of classic vehicles and bicycles.
8) Prashanth Ruia – Tesla Model X
The first Indian to import a Tesla in India is the CEO of Essar. He registered RTO Mumbai in order to import a Tesla in 2017. The athletic creature was spared from RTO taxes and cess because it is an electric car. The beast produces 967 Nm of electric torque and 750 Bhp of power.
9) Mahesh Babu – Audi e-tron
Mahesh Babu, a well-known actor from the Telugu film industry, recently purchased his first electric SUV. The celebrity posted an internet photo of himself and his brand-new Audi e-tron electric SUV. This electric SUV produces a maximum torque of 664 nm and 402 bhp. It costs approximately Rs. 1.18 crore, ex-showroom, and has a driving range of 484 kilometres.