Indian Celebrities with Electric Car
Nowadays, everyone wants to buy electric vehicles. There are many celebrities all over the world who experience expensive electric cars. Among them, Indian celebrities also have many luxurious electric cars. And, the electric cars owned by them are from the top companies like Tesla, BMW, Tata Motors, Kia, etc. Among the Indian celebrities who own electric cars, there are famous businessmen, Bollywood film celebrities, and sportspersons at the top of the list. Many of them also have imported EVs with them. Here is the List of Some Famous Indian Celebrities with Electric Car from Cricketers to Bollywood Actors-
1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The former cricket captain of India, MS Dhoni has recently bought the Kia EV6. This car is the first electric car owned by Dhoni. He already has many classic cars and motorcycles.
Features | Kia EV 6 |
Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh |
Range | 708 km |
Top speed | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 5.2 seconds |
Charging Time | 10 to 80 % in 18 minutes |
Price (in INR) | 59.95 lakhs |
Features of Kia EV6
The Kia EV 6 is fully electric, in terms of EVs. The electric car has remote folding 60:40 split rear seats. The car has 19-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels. The sleek design, active air flaps, and aerodynamic improvements make EV6 move more rapidly and efficiently. This electric car has more than 10 ADAS features.
Driving modes in Kia EV6
There are 3 types of modes in the Kia EV 6: Normal mode, Sports mode, and Eco mode. Every mode offers a performance change as per the needs along with a unique driver interface.
Motor Power
The car’s powerful motor provides a torque of 605 Nm, and it gives instant acceleration. The AWD and RWD motor systems can be switched within 0.4 seconds, depending on the customer’s requirements.
2. Mukesh Ambani
The people from the Ambani family have one of the largest electric car collections in India. Mukesh Ambani possesses two electric cars from Tesla. They are the Tesla Model S 100 D and Tesla Model X 100 D. Mukesh Ambani bought the two electric cars from a Tesla company dealership in the USA. After that, he got the vehicles imported.
The Tesla Model S 100 D and Tesla Model X 100 D electric cars are high-performance variants of the regular sedan.
Features | Tesla Model S 100 D | Tesla Model X 100 D |
Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
Range | 396 miles | 351 miles |
Top speed | 155 mph | 155 mph |
Acceleration | 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds | 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds |
Charging Time | Up to 80 % in 40 minutes. | 42 minutes with a fast charger and, 7 hours with a regular home charger |
Price (in INR) | 75 lakhs | 1.5 – 2 crores |
Tesla Model S 100 D
The Tesla Model S 100 D has multiple motors producing 423 Ps and 660 Nm peak torque. The peak power of the electric car is of the rating 1020 hp.
Features
This model from Tesla, with its wonderful exterior surfaces, is considered the most aerodynamic car manufactured, on Earth. This car has a 360-degree rear, side, and forward-facing cameras, which provide maximum visibility. The electric car provides a cinematic experience, with a 17-inch touchscreen, along with a good resolution for gaming, movies, etc.
Tesla Model X 100 D
The motors of this electric car provide an output of 311 kW. A torque of rating 660 Nm is produced from them. The Tesla Model X 100 D has rear falcon-wing doors, which provide easy entry and exit. The Tesla Model X 100 D is the first SUV to get an NHTSA 5-star safety rating.
3. Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish Deshmukh owns two electric cars. They are the BMW iX and the Tesla Model X. Riteish Deshmukh and his wife have recently bought a BMW iX electric SUV. They already have a Tesla Model X, which Riteish Deshmukh got as a gift from his wife, Genelia. They have the Tesla Model X car in their USA house. When they visit their home in America, they use the car.
Features | BMW iX | Tesla Model X |
Battery Capacity | 71 kWh | 95 kWh |
Range | 425 km | 333 miles |
Top speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 6.1 seconds | 60 mph in 3.8 seconds |
Charging Time | 10 to 80 % in less than 40 minutes, and 100 % charged up to 11 kW in about 8 hours | 38 mints with a fast charger |
Price (in INR) | 1.21 crores | 2 crores |
BMW iX
The BMW iX is a fully electric vehicle. It has a full-length ‘sky lounge’ panoramic glass roof. The portable BMW flexible fast charger can be brought for charging the car anywhere, whether at home or in the office. The 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display, and are provided together to be a single unit.
Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X has a supercharger. It has a 17-inch touchscreen with 2200*1300 resolution. This electric car provides a spacious cabin. The motor of the electric car provides 1020 hp of peak power.
4. Madhuri Dixit Nene
Earlier in 2023, Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene bought the Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition. This electric car is presently the highest-selling electric SUV in the Indian market. It is a premium car variant of the Tata Nexon EV. A few months ago, Shriram Nene was seen in a video with his new Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition electric SUV. The couple have many other cars also in their automobile collection such as the Porsche 911 Carrera S, Mercedes Maybach S 500, etc.
Features | Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition |
Battery Capacity | 40.5 kWh |
Range | 453 km (ARAI certified), and real-world-range is 266 km |
Top speed | 120 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in less than 9 seconds |
Charging Time | 0 to 80 % in 56 minutes |
Price (in INR) | 19.04 lakhs |
Features of Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition
The electric car gets torque of ratings 143 hp and 250 Nm, which drive the front wheels. The Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition has many elegant features. A few of them are the wireless smartphone charger, a sunroof, cruise control, an air purifier with an AQI display, etc. The electric car has 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
5. Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan, one of the popular Bollywood celebrities from India, has recently bought the BMW i7, an electric luxury sedan car. The actor is an automobile lover. Recently, his first all-electric car was delivered to him. BMW i7 is the company’s flagship EV sedan. The actor was seen in a recent youtube video with his new electric car.
Features | BMW i7 |
Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh |
Range | 591 – 625 km in the WLTP cycle |
Top speed | 239 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 4.7 seconds |
Charging Time | 10 to 80 % in 34 minutes |
Price (in INR) | 1.95 crores |
6. Nagarjuna
The famous South Indian and Bollywood actor Nagarjuna and his wife Amala recently buy a brand new Kia EV6. This news comes to headlines after the company’s dealership shares a picture on Facebook of the Actor receiving the delivery of a Kia EV6 at his residency. The picture’s caption stated, “A warm congratulations to Nagarjuna Garu and Amala Garu on their new Kia EV6! You’ve made a smart and sustainable choice for the future of mobility.”
Specifications
Features | Kia EV 6 |
Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh |
Range | 708 km |
Top speed | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 5.2 seconds |
Charging Time | 10 to 80 % in 18 minutes |
Price (in INR) | 59.95 lakhs |
7. Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari is the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Recently, he bought a new BMW iX electric SUV. This electric car was launched in India the previous year, with a price starting from Rs. 1.16 crores. The BMW company gave the BMW iX to Gadkari.
Features | BMW iX |
Battery Capacity | 71 kWh |
Range | 425 km |
Top speed | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 6.1 seconds |
Charging Time | 10 to 80 % in less than 40 minutes, and 100 % charged up to 11 kW in about 8 hours |
Price (in INR) | 1.16 crores |
8. Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is a famous Telugu actor. He has recently bought his first electric vehicle, which is the Audi – E-Tron. He posted a picture of him with his new SUV on social media. This electric car produces 402 Bhp and 664 Nm of peak torque. The new Audi electric cars have the best-in-class infotainment features.
Features | Audi e – tron |
Battery Capacity | 93 kWh |
Range | 484 km |
Top speed | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 4.1 seconds |
Charging Time | 5 to 80 % in 5 hours 15 minutes (22 kW AC charger), and 5 to 80 % in 22.5 minutes with a DC Fast Charger |
Price (in INR) | 10, 216, 000 |
9. Ayushman Khurana
The famous Bollywood actor & Singer Ayushman Khurana has about half a dozen of cars in his collection. The Audi – E-Tron is the only electric car he owns. His wife Tahira Kashyap recently buy the Audi e-tron and shares the pictures on her social media platforms.
Features | Audi e – tron |
Battery Capacity | 93 kWh |
Range | 484 km |
Top speed | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 4.1 seconds |
Charging Time | 5 to 80 % in 5 hours 15 minutes (22 kW AC charger), and 5 to 80 % in 22.5 minutes with a DC Fast Charger |
Price (in INR) | 10, 216, 000 |
10. N.Chandrasekaran
The Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, N. Chandrasekaran bought the Tata Nexon EV in the year, 2020, when the new EV was launched in India. He bought another Tata Nexon EV when the electric car was about to reach the target of sales of 50,000 units. The Tata Company presented the 50,000th Tata Nexon EV to N. Chandrasekaran proudly. He owns 2 Tata Nexon EVs. The Tata Nexon EV is of automatic transmission type.
Features | Tata Nexon EV |
Battery Capacity | 30.2 kWh |
Range | 312 km (ARAI), and real-world-range is 180-220 km |
Top speed | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 9.4 seconds |
Charging Time | 8 hours (with AC), and up to 80% in 1 hour, with a DC Fast Charger |
Price (in INR) | 16.77 lakhs |
11. Murali Kartik
Murali Kartik is an ex-Indian cricketer and current commentator. He is a former ace bowler of the Indian cricket team. He was also playing in the Indian Premier League. Murali Kartik has recently bought his new electric car, MG ZS EV. It is an all-electric SUV. The MG ZS EV was launched in the year, 2020 in the Indian market.
Features | MG ZS EV |
Battery Capacity | 50.3 kWh |
Range | 461 km |
Top speed | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 8.8 seconds |
Charging Time | 16 hours |
Price (in INR) | 23.38 lakhs |
12. Mandira Bedi
Mandira Bedi is one of the most famous television hosts and actresses from India. She bought the Tata Nexon EV in the year, 2020. She is one of the first celebrities to buy the Tata Nexon EV. Mandira bought the higher XZ + variant. The electric car produces a torque of rating 129 Ps and 245 Nm.
Features | Tata Nexon EV |
Battery Capacity | 30.2 kWh |
Range | 312 km (ARAI), and real-world-range is 180-220 km |
Top speed | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/hour in 9.4 seconds |
Charging Time | 8 hours (with AC), and up to 80% in 1 hour, with a DC Fast Charger |
Price (in INR) | 16.77 lakhs |
CONCLUSION
With the growing awareness of buying electric vehicles, celebrities are also adding electric cars to their collections of vehicles. And, the electric cars owned by them are very expensive and efficient ones also.
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