The electric vehicle segment is growing at quite a rapid pace as manufacturers continue to introduce new models in the country. Let’s take a look at ten upcoming electric vehicles that we can expect in the market in the near future.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz has been leading the charge with luxury EVs in the country and the EQB is expected to hit the market by the first half of 2023. It is a large luxury SUV that offers seating for up to seven passengers. With all wheel drive as standard and a combined power output of 288 horsepower from two electric motors, the EQB is expected to have a driving range of 600 km per charge. The expected price for this SUV is INR 70 lakh.
Skoda Enyaq iV
Skoda Auto India is expected to bring the Enyaq iV electric SUV to India in the first half of 2023. This all-electric SUV is powered by an 82-kWh battery pack and is expected to have a range of 520 km per charge! The Enyaq iV carries the same design language as Skoda’s SUV range and looks rather sharp! It will be brought to India as a CBU and is expected to be priced in the INR 55-60 lakh range.
Citroen C3 EV
Citroen will be offering an EV based on their recently launched C3 hatchback. The design of the EV will follow the same lines as the current hatchback, however the front grille will be closed off, as is the case with all EVs. Being an entry level EV, the C3 EV is expected to be priced in the INR 12-15 lakh range and will offer a 300+ km range per charge. Citroen could introduce this model as early as the second half of 2023.
Jeep Avenger
Jeep Avenger is the smallest e-SUV that the company is looking at introducing in the market. It was globally revealed in August of 2022 and boasts of compact dimensions. It is built on Jeep’s new STLA small platform. Powering the Avenger will be a choice of either two or four motors, depending on the variant. Each electric motor delivers 95 hp, so the range topping model could offer up to 400 hp! It is expected to have a range of 400+ km per charge and should reach the Indian market in the second half of 2023.
Ola’s Electric Car
Ola Electric has teased their upcoming electric car for the Indian market; however, the company has not divulged a lot in terms of specifications and details. Judging by their teaser, the electric car is expected to have a futuristic design that is a monoform curve, will seat up to five adults and will offer a range between 400-500km per charge. It is expected to launch in 2024.
Tata Altroz EV
Tata Motors showcased the Altroz EV at the 2020 Auto Expo, however due to the pandemic, the launch was delayed. With the success of the Nexon EV range, Tata is looking at offering more EVs in the market and this will include the new Altroz EV. It is expected to get the same powertrain from the Nexon EV Prime and will deliver up to 430 km on a single charge. The Altroz EV is expected to launch in early 2023 with prices ranging from INR 14-17 lakh.
Tata Tiago EV
Tiago EV will be the most affordable EV from the Tata range when it hits the market. Based on the hot selling Tiago compact hatchback, the EV version is expected to get the same electric powertrain that is offered in the Tigor EV. The permanent magnet synchronous motor will be paired with a 26-kWh lithium-ion battery pack which will allow for a maximum power output of 75 PS and 170 Nm of torque. Tata Tiago EV goes on sale in India by the end of 2022.
Audi Q4 e-Tron
Audi is expected to bring the Q4 e-Tron to the Indian market by early 2023. It will be their first mid-size e-SUV offering in the country and will compete against the likes of the Volvo XC40 Recharge. The Q4 e-Tron will come with a single 201 hp electric motor paired with a 77-kWh battery pack, however a more powerful 295 hp dual motor with quattro all wheel drive could also be on offer. It is expected to retail for INR 80 lakh when it launches.
BMW i7
BMW will introduce their flagship EV in the form of the i7 all-electric luxury sedan. It is based on the 7-Series and will be an opulent electric vehicle that is extremely feature rich and powerful. It is touted to have an output of 536 hp and a driving range of 510 km per charge. BMW i7 is expected to carry a price tag of around INR 2.5 crore and will go on sale in India by the second half of 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 shares its platform with the recently launched Kia EV6. The electric car boasts of a sharp futuristic design language and can comfortably seat up to five adults. Ioniq 5 can reach a top speed of 185 km/h and comes with a dual motor set up that gives it the ability to do the 0-100 km/h dash in just 5.2 seconds! It has a range of 481 km per charge and is expected to be priced for INR 55-60 lakh when launched in India next year.
