Best Electric SUVs with Highest Ground Clearance in India

The SUVs gain demand in India due to poor road conditions, thus for driving in any terrain, the SUVs are must as they can seamlessly ride over broken potholes, tall speed breakers, uneven village roads and broken patches during monsoon seasons.

Highest Ground Clearance EV SUVs in India

Thus a raised ground clearance is very important to consider as usually EVs have battery packs attached under the floor between the front and rear axle. A low ground clearance EV might scrap the roads while passing over a speed breaker, which can cause damages to the battery pack, resulting in a potential replacement. 

If you are looking for an EV, here is the list of five electric SUVs with high ground clearance, which is perfectly suited for Indian road conditions. 

Tata Harrier EV

GC: 205 mm

The Tata Harrier EV provides a high-riding stance with an option of dual-motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD), making it one of the most practical and feature loaded SUVs available in India. With a significant ground clearance of 205 mm, it can seamlessly ride over broken roads of rural areas and highway obstacles with ease. 

The SUV comes packed with a 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs as it comes equipped with a dual-motor Quad Wheel Drive version which generates 390 Bhp and peak torque of 504 Nm, with a claimed range of 622 Km on a single charge. In terms of features it includes a 14.53-inch infotainment screen, 12.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Samsung QLED display, 540-Degree Camera View, & Summon mode. 

Mahindra 3XO EV

GC: 190 mm

The Mahindra 3XO EV provides a decent 190 mm of ground clearance, which is more than enough for most Indian driving conditions and can comfortably ride over city’s broken patches of road. It comes powered with a 39.4 kWh battery pack, with an ARAI claimed range of 456 Km on a single charge. 

It can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 8.3 seconds. Charging options include a 50 kW DC fast charger capable of charging the battery from 0-80% in just 50 mins. Features include twin 10.25-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, Harmon Kardon Audio System, Level 2-ADAS, 360-Degree Camera, ventilated seats, and Alexa integration. 

Vinfast VF7

GC: 190 mm

The Vinfast VF7 is a premium electric SUV coming with a decent 190 mm ground clearance that helps to ride over uneven Indian roads with ease. It comes with an option of 59.6 kWh and larger 70.8 kWh battery packs producing a maximum power output of 201 Bhp and peak torque of 310 Nm. 

It also comes with a dual-motor AWD version, with a claimed MIDC range figures of 510 Km on a single charge. It comes with a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, HUD projection, dual-zone Automatic A/C, 360-Degree Camera, powered seats, and Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. 

Mahindra XEV 9e

GC: 207 mm

The Mahindra XEV 9e currently offers one of the best ground clearance among mainstream electric SUVs in India at 207 mm. This enhanced GC makes the electric SUV robust on poorly finished highways and large speed breakers, while the beautifully crafted coupe-SUV body style gives it an offbeat road-presence. 

Underpinned on Mahindra’s all-electric INGLO platform, the SUV comes with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery packs, generating 228 Bhp and peak torque of 380 Nm. The range figures for the smaller battery is rated at 542 Km, while the top-spec 79 kWh provides range up to 656 Km. Both versions come with 175 kW DC charging which enables a 20-80% charge in just 20 mins. 

Tata Punch EV

GC: 195 mm

The Punch EV is one of the most compact electric SUVs in the list. But its 195 mm ground clearance is ideal enough to tackle bad roads with ease. Its compact dimensions makes it easy to maneuver around traffic as compared to the bigger SUVs in this list. 

With the facelift, Tata has upgraded the battery pack to 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery packs. The bigger 40 kWh battery pack produces 127 Bhp and peak torque of 154 Nm, offering a ARAI-claimed range of 468 Km on a single charge. It also supports fast charging allowing a 20-80% charge in just 26 mins using a 65 kW DC fast charger. 

The Punch EV facelift is loaded with features such as dual 10.25-inch displays, 360-Degree Camera, Touch-based Climate Controls, cooled glovebox, air purifier, wireless charging, and multiple regen brake modes.