- By Divanshi Sharma
- Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Best EV Cars In India 2024: The Indian automotive market has been growing at a significant pace, with significant developments happening to enhance the driving experience in the country. One major focus in the Indian automotive landscape is towards safety. Safety has become extremely paramount as Indian roads are subjected to endless accidents happening in the country every day. Another major transition going on in the Indian car market is the shift towards electric vehicles. EVs are becoming increasingly popular due to their low running costs while offering a sustainable means of transportation. Therefore, today we are going to tell you the two safest EVs that are also affordable. We would also be telling you about the most unsafe EV available in the Indian market.
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Tata Punch EV - 5 Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP
The Tata Punch EV has set a new benchmark in the Bharat NCAP tests, securing the highest scores for both adult and child occupant protection among all tested vehicles. The Punch EV Long Range Empowered Plus (S) variant excelled with an impressive score of 31.46 out of 32 points for adult occupant safety. In terms of child occupant protection, the Punch EV achieved 45 out of 49 points.
Tata Nexon EV - 5 Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP
The Tata Nexon EV also demonstrated exceptional performance in the Bharat NCAP tests for both adult and child occupant safety. The top-spec Nexon EV Empowered Long Range variant achieved 29.86 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 44.95 points out of 49 for child occupant safety.
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Citroen eC3 - 0 Star Safety Rating in Global NCAP
The Citroen eC3 received a zero-star rating in the adult occupant protection category from Global NCAP, primarily due to inadequate chest protection for both the driver and passenger. Additionally, the vehicle does not feature a side head protection system, which isn't even available as an option and lacks Electronic Stability Control. The eC3 also received a one-star rating for child occupant protection, with significant drawbacks such as the absence of three-point seat belts in all positions.
