As of 2026, the electric car with the **biggest battery officially on sale in India** is the: ### Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC - **Battery:** **122 kWh** - **Claimed range:** up to ~809 km - **Price:** around ₹1.48 crore - Segment: Ultra-luxury electric SUV Other large-battery EVs in India include: | EV | Battery Size | Claimed Range | |---|---:|---:| | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 122 kWh | ~809 km | | Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 561 km | | BYD Sealion 7 | 82.56 kWh | 567 km | | BYD Seal | 82.56 kWh | ~650 km | | Tesla Model Y | ~75–82 kWh (variant dependent) | ~500+ km | Sources confirm: - Kia EV9 uses a 99.8 kWh pack. - BYD Sealion 7 and Seal use 82.56 kWh batteries. Interesting trend for 2026: - India is finally getting more **100 kWh-class EVs**. - Chinese brands like BYD are pushing high efficiency. - Luxury brands are focusing on very large batteries + long highway range. - Community discussions show buyers increasingly prioritise **real-world highway range** over just acceleration.
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