The trend of purchasing electric cars among Indian celebrities is becoming more and more prominent lately.
Here is the list of the 5 Indian celebs who got their hands on electric cars in recent times. The electric revolution is already upon us as we begin to see the changes on the ground. On one hand, the mass market EV industry is growing exponentially and new products are emerging frequently. On the other hand, the high-end luxury EV category is also experiencing immense popularity courtesy of our beloved stars. Let us glance at the details of the latest celebrity EV owners.
5 Indian Celebs with Electric Cars
| Celeb | Car |
| Jasleen Royal | BYD Atto 3 |
| Virat Kohli | Audi e-tron 55 |
| Shaan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 |
| Nushrratt Bharuccha | BMW iX |
| MS Dhoni | Kia EV6 |
Jasleen Royal
Let us commence this list with the latest celebrity to add an EV to their garage, Jasleen Royal. She is one of the most popular singers of the current generation. She opted for the BYD Atto 3 Superior. It comes with a 60.67 kWh battery pack in the top two trims and offers a range of 521 km on a single charge (ARAI) with the most efficient trim. The prices range from Rs 24.99 lakh to Rs 33.99 lakh, ex-showroom. She went for the top trim called Superior in the Cosmos Black colour.
Virat Kohli
Next up we have arguably the most successful batsman of our times, Virat Kohli. We know that he has been the brand ambassador for Audi India for a long time now. No wonder he owns tons of cars from the German car marque. The luxury EV comes with a 95 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which powers two electric motors. The combined output is an impressive 402 hp and 664 Nm of peak power and torque. This allows an acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. The price tag is a cool Rs 1.19 Crore, ex-showroom.
Shaan
Yet another singer on this list of Indian celebs with electric cars is Shaan. He owns a Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. It is the flagship electric car from the luxury German carmaker. It uses a 107.8 kWh battery pack which offers an incredible range of 857 km on a single charge. Real-life range figures will vary depending on the driving mannerisms and climatic conditions. The electric motors generate 523 hp and 856 Nm of peak power and torque. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in a mere 4.3 seconds. It retails for Rs 1.68 Crore, ex-showroom.
Nushrratt Bharuccha
Then there is Nushrratt Bharuccha on this list of stars with EVs. She has been spotted using her BMW iX on multiple occasions. Her EV contains a large 77 kWh battery pack which powers two electric motors for a combined output of 326 hp and 630 Nm of peak power and torque. It possesses a WLTP range of 425 km on a single charge and boasts a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 6.1 seconds. Using a 150 kW DC fast charger, the charging to recuperate 95 km of range just takes 10 minutes. The price sticker reads Rs 1.40 Crore, ex-showroom.
MS Dhoni
Finally, MS Dhoni is the last star on our list. He has been spotted in a Kia EV6 in public in many instances. Kia EV6 has to be one of the most successful EVs in this space in our country. It possesses a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery with the option of choosing between either an RWD or an AWD configuration. In the most powerful settings, the EV makes 325 PS and 605 Nm of peak power and torque. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in a mere 5.2 seconds and the WLTP range is a healthy 528 km. It ranges from Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh, ex-showroom.
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