With India’s electric vehicle market growing rapidly, road safety has become a crucial factor in every buyer’s decision. The latest Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) and Euro NCAP crash tests have revealed impressive results for several EVs designed to tackle Indian traffic with maximum protection.

Below is a list of the safest EVs in India — featuring their crash test ratings, prices, range, and battery details.

1. Tata Harrier EV — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

Tata Harrier.ev on Indian Terrain
Tata Harrier.ev on Indian Terrain

Adult Protection: 32/32 | Child Protection: 45/49 | Total: 77/81

  • Price: ₹21.49 to 30.23 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 65 kWh and 75 kWh
  • Range: Up to 627 km (ARAI)
  • Highlights: Level 2 ADAS, autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist, multiple airbags (up to 7), a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring, an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold.

Tata’s Harrier EV is one of the highest-rated vehicles under BNCAP, offering unmatched safety in both structure and restraint systems.

2. Mahindra XEV 9e — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra XEV 9e

Adult: 32/32 | Child: 45/49 | Total: 77/81

  • Price: ₹21.90 to 30.50 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 59 kWh and 79 kWh
  • Range: Up to 656 km
  • Highlights: Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Drowsiness Detection, Blind Spot Detection and electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

Mahindra’s upcoming XEV 9e matches Tata’s Harrier EV in safety, making it a solid option for those prioritizing passenger protection.

3. Mahindra BE 6 — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

Mahindra BE6 - front
Mahindra BE6 - front

Adult: 31.97/32 | Child: 45/49 | Total: 76.97/81

  • Price: ₹18.90 to 26.90 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 59 kWh and 79 kWh
  • Range: Up to 683 km
  • Highlights: Level 2 ADAS, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, auto park assist, a 360-degree camera, and various driver aids like forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and driver drowsiness detection

Mahindra’s BE 6 continues the brand’s strong safety legacy, combining rugged design with advanced energy absorption zones.

4. Tata Punch EV — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

punch ev new
punch ev new

Adult: 31.46/32 | Child: 45/49 | Total: 76.46/81

  • Price: ₹9.99 to 14.44 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 25 kWh and 35 kWh
  • Range: Up to 421 km
  • Highlights: Six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Higher variants offer advanced features like a 360-degree camera, blind spot view monitor, and an electronic parking brake.

The Punch EV, built on Tata’s acti.ev architecture, brings top-tier safety to compact city driving.

5. Tata Curvv EV — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

tata curvv ev dark edition
tata curvv ev dark edition

Adult: 30.81/32 | Child: 44.83/49 | Total: 75.64/81

  • Price: ₹17.49 to 22.24 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 45 kWh and 55 kWh
  • Range: Up to 502 km
  • Highlights: Six airbags, ABS with EBD, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), along with a high-strength chassis. It also offers advanced safety features through its Level 2 ADAS, which includes functions like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and a blind spot monitor

With a coupe SUV design, the Curvv EV blends futuristic styling with Tata’s proven safety credentials.

6. Mahindra XUV400 — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

xuv400 new
xuv400 new

Adult: 30.38/32 | Child: 43/49 | Total: 73.38/81

  • Price: ₹15.49 to 17.69 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 34.5 kWh and 39.4 kWh
  • Range: Up to 456 km
  • Highlights: Six airbags (in top variants), ESP, ABS with EBD, all four disc brakes, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. It also has features like rear parking sensors, a reverse camera with adaptive guidelines (in higher trims), a TPMS.

Already one of the most affordable long-range EVs, the XUV400 continues to impress with its robust safety and build.

7. Tata Nexon EV — 5-Star BNCAP Safety Rating

Tata Nexon EV
Tata Nexon EV

Adult: 29.86/32 | Child: 44.95/49 | Total: 74.81/81

  • Price: ₹12.49 to 17.49 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 30 kWh and 45 kWh
  • Range: Up to 489 km
  • Highlights: Six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and a 360-degree camera. The ADAS suite on newer models provides functions like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitor, and traffic sign recognition.

The Nexon EV set the benchmark for EV safety in India, becoming one of the first models to receive a 5-star BNCAP rating.

8. BYD Sealion 7 — Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating

sealion 7 launched 5
sealion 7 launched 5

Adult: 87% | Child: 93% | Safety Assist: 79%

  • Price: ₹48.90 to 54.90 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 82.56 kWh
  • Range: Up to 567 km
  • Highlights: Up to 11 airbags, and a comprehensive suite of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist. Additional safety features include a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and a driver attention monitoring system.

The Sealion 7 offers balanced safety across all parameters, making it a global benchmark in EV protection.

9. Volvo EX30 — Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating

Volvo-EX30-Ev-Grey
Volvo-EX30-Ev-Grey

Adult: 88% | Child: 85% | Safety Assist: 80%

  • Price: ₹41.00 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 69 kWh
  • Range: Up to 480 km
  • Highlights: Level 2 ADAS, which encompasses features like adaptive cruise control, pilot assist, and lane-keeping aid. It also includes advanced collision avoidance and mitigation systems, a 360-degree camera, and a driver alert system that monitors for signs of fatigue or distraction.

Volvo’s EX30 packs Scandinavian safety engineering in a compact SUV form, with advanced collision avoidance systems.

10. Tesla Model Y — Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y

Adult: 97% | Child: 87% | Safety Assist: 98%

  • Price: ₹59.89 to 67.89 lakh
  • Battery Pack: 60 kWh and 84.2 kWh
  • Range: Up to 661 km
  • Highlights: Advanced driver-assistance systems like Autopilot, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Its design also incorporates a low center of gravity and reinforced structure, and it has an array of eight cameras and sensors that provide 360° visibility to help prevent collisions.

The Tesla Model Y remains one of the safest vehicles globally, excelling in both crash protection and automated driver-assist technologies.

Conclusion

India’s EV market is evolving rapidly, and safety is no longer an afterthought — it’s a primary design goal. With manufacturers like Tata, Mahindra, BYD, and Volvo leading the charge, the next generation of electric vehicles is built not just for efficiency, but for ultimate protection.

If you’re planning to buy an electric car in 2025, consider one with a proven safety rating and robust active-assist technologies. Because in Indian traffic, the safest EV is the smartest choice.