Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining significant traction in the Indian automotive market, fueled by the surge in petrol and diesel prices. Tata Motors has currently taken the lead in the EV segment with models like Nexon.ev, Tigor.ev, and Tiago.ev. As the demand for EVs rises, other prominent automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, Toyota, Skoda, and Volkswagen, are gearing up to make a mark in the electric mobility space. Here, we delve into the key details of the eight most eagerly awaited electric cars from India’s top four car manufacturers: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra.
Upcoming Maruti Electric Cars
– Maruti Suzuki eVX Concept
Maruti Suzuki is set to introduce its first electric car in India based on the eVX concept. The production version is expected to hit showrooms by October or November 2024. Built on the innovative Born-EV platform, the Maruti eVX boasts a 60kWh battery pack with LFP blade cells, providing an impressive range of up to 550km on a full charge. While some design and interior modifications will be made for road readiness, the dimensions are likely to align with the original concept.
Upcoming Hyundai Electric Cars
– Hyundai Creta EV
– Hyundai Exter EV
Hyundai Motor India is actively developing the electric versions of the Creta and Exter models. Both vehicles have been spotted during their testing phases, although powertrain details remain undisclosed. Rumors suggest that the Creta EV might share its powertrain with the existing Kona EV. Anticipated to debut in the market within the next few years, these electric offerings from Hyundai signify the brand’s commitment to the burgeoning EV market in India.
Upcoming Tata Electric Cars
– Tata Punch.ev
– Tata Curvv.ev
– Tata Harrier.ev
Tata Motors has ambitious plans with the impending launches of Punch.ev and Curvv.ev, slated for late 2023 and early 2024, respectively. Additionally, the Harrier.ev is on the horizon, expected to make its debut in 2025. Tata recently disclosed that its upcoming EVs, based on the Gen 1 and Gen 2 platforms, will boast an impressive range of over 500km on a full charge. The Punch.ev will feature EV-specific cosmetic changes, while the Curvv.ev is set to maintain the essence of its concept, preceding its internal combustion engine counterpart.
Upcoming Mahindra Electric Cars
– Mahindra XUV.e8
– Mahindra Thar.e
Mahindra & Mahindra is set to revolutionize the electric SUV market with the XUV.e8, an electric version of the XUV700. The model will be the first to roll out on the INGLO skateboard platform and will be equipped with a larger battery pack based on Blade and Prismatic cell architectures. While the Thar.e has recently been homologated in India, signaling progress, the final production version is expected to take a few more years to hit the roads
