Electric Vehicles are the flavour of the season with every automaker joining the wagon of electric mobility in India. While two wheeler makers have picked up the pace, four wheeler makers are still catching up the market. Having said that, Tata Motors and MG Motor India have gained traction, by launching multiple electric cars in the recent years. On the other hand, some automakers are planning to launch their own electric cars in the coming days and months. Here’s a list of the top 5 upcoming electric cars to launch in India:
1. Tata Punch EV
Tata Motors is one of the biggest carmakers in India, and also the biggest electric car makers in the country. Tata Motors recently launched the updated brand identity for the Tata Electric Passenger Cars division, under which, the 2023 Tata Nexon.ev. Now Tata Motors is expected to launch the Punch EV in the domestic market, and the car has been spotted wearing camouflage multiple tiomes. Like the Nexon.ev, it may get two battery options and will be based on the concept showcased at the Auto Expo.
2. Mahindra XUV.e8
Spotted testing multiple times already, the Mahindra XUV.e8 is based on the ICE XUV700 and will have notable visual and interior changes compared to its regular sibling. It will likely use an 80 kWh battery pack with dual electric motors enabling an all-wheel drive configuration.
3.Tata Curvv EV
Based on the Curvv concept showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, the Curvv EV is believed to hit the market in the final quarter of this FY before the arrival of the IC-engined Curvv. The design will be heavily influenced by the concept and it will have a coupe-like roofline and will be equipped with a high-tech interior. Expect the driving range to be around 500-550 km. The Harrier EV will also be introduced before the end of the next CY.
4. Kia EV9
The seven-seater Kia EV9 was revealed earlier this year and has a claimed driving range of over 541 km in the WLTP cycle. It comes with ultra-fast 800V charging capability enabling the battery to replenish to 239 km in just 15 minutes. At the 2023 Auto Expo, the EV9 concept was displayed and the production model could hit showrooms sometime next year.
5. New Hyundai Kona Electric
If Hyundai decides to expand its flagship EV range, the Ioniq 6 is one of the possibilities for India. It uses a 77.4 kWh battery pack enabling a driving range of over 610 km on a single charge. The new generation Hyundai Kona Electric is also available in the global markets and the Creta might get electrified in the near future. Rumours also suggest that the E-GMP skateboard architecture could be localised for future use.