For the eco-warrior: The top 5 electric/hybrid cars in India

Want to do your bit to reduce pollution? Here is ET Wealth's ranking of the 5 best electric/hybrid cars of 2017 brought out in collaboration with CarDekho.com. Although the pricing of these cars may not suit everyone's budget (what with the likes of BMW and Lexus making the list), with the government's thrust towards electric cars, it may be worth your while to take a look.
(All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Cost of petrol is Rs 70.39 and diesel Rs 58.72 per litre as on 12 October 2017. Estimated price for resale value is for 30,000 km after two years. Mileage figures are for highway driving and are sourced from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Figures for running cost and loan EMI are indicative and may vary.)

Price: Rs 8.3 lakh
This is most affordable electric vehicle on the list. Mahindra and Mahindra launched an improved version of the Reva, known as the e2o, in 2013. It then recently launched a four-door version of the compact electric vehicle, the e2o Plus. It is the most practical iteration of the electric hatchback and it comes with a range of 140 km.
Specifications
Variant: P6
Fuel type: Electric
Engine capacity: 48 cc
Mileage: 110/ full charge
Running cost (per month @30 km a day): Rs 900
Loan EMI (loan for 5 years, 80% financed at 10% interest): Rs 12,220
Resale value (after 2 years): Rs 3.7 lakh

Price: Rs 37.2 lakh
Toyota's Indian fleet includes two hybrid cars: Camry Hybrid and Prius. We've given the Camry more weightage as it's more practical and has a better resale value. Being the most affordable hybrid (not mild-hybrid) car is one of the reasons to pick it, if you have the money.
Specifications
Variant: 2.5 hybrid
Fuel type: Hybrid
Engine capacity: 2,494 cc
Mileage: 19 km/l
Running cost (per month @30 km a day): Rs 3,306
Loan EMI (loan for 5 years, 80% financed at 10% interest): Rs 45,327
Resale value (after 2 years): Rs 23.4 lakh

Price: Rs 1.26 crore
Lexus officially entered the Indian market this year. It launched two hybrid vehicles-ES 300h and RX 450h. The RX 450h commands good road presence thanks to its loud exterior and large proportions.
Specifications
Variant: 450h
Fuel type: Hybrid
Engine capacity: 3,456 cc
Mileage: 18 km/l
Running cost (per month @30 km a day): Rs 3,370
Loan EMI (loan for 5 years, 80% financed at 10% interest): Rs 1.88 lakh
Resale value (after 2 years): NA

Price: Rs 1.2 crore
The Volvo XC90 Excellence is a plug-in hybrid. It can be charged like an electric vehicle and can run on pure electric mode for short distances. It has a petrol engine that takes on propulsion duties when required, i.e., you don't have to suffer range anxiety.
Specifications
Variant: T8 Excellence
Fuel type: Hybrid
Engine capacity: 1,969 cc
Mileage: 42 km/l
Running cost (per month @30 km a day): Rs 4,761
Loan EMI (loan for 5 years, 80% financed at 10% interest): Rs 79,933
Resale value (after 2 years): NA

Price: Rs 2.6 crore
The BMW i8 is a good performer, with a range of 550 km, and numbers to back it up. It can do 0-100 km an hour in 4.4 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h in pure electric mode as well. It can also run for a maximum distance of 37 km without a drop of fuel. It can seat four people, however, don't expect the backseats to be roomy and comfortable.
Specifications
Variant: Hybrid
Fuel type: Hybrid
Engine capacity: 1,499 cc
Mileage: 47 km/l
Running cost (per month @30 km a day): Rs 1,335
Loan EMI (loan for 5 years, 80% financed at 10% interest): Rs 3.84 lakh
Resale value (after 2 years): Rs 1.5 crore