The United States of America and numerous European countries have switched their petrol/diesel-run cars in favour of electric cars. India is yet to make this switch, but the automobile industry has been witnessing a gradual shift in the demand for electric vehicles in India.
According to recent data, EV sales in the country skyrocketed by a whopping 210% in 2022. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has undertaken EV mobility projects all over the country. Electric vehicle charging stations are being installed, and several schemes are in place to encourage EV mobility. Recently, Tesla announced an Indian offshoot in Bangalore, and talks have started for another one in Telangana. Because of these factors, there have been a few electric car launches since 2020, and there's a big list of more upcoming electric cars in India. Here in this blog, we have included the 5 most promising ones among them.
List of Upcoming Electric Cars in India
Mahindra eKUV100
Estimated Price - ₹ 8.25 Lakhs
Release Date - January 2023
This mini SUV has exciting features like remote diagnostics, a pre-cool system for the cabin
and Real-Time Location Tracking System (RLTS). Besides offering a sporty yet classy interior, it also comes with a 6-airbag total safety system, first introduced in the previous EV model, the XUV 400. Packed with features, it is also the cheapest among the upcoming electric cars in India.
Specifications
- Seating - 5
- Range - 147 Km
- Battery Capacity - 16 kWh
Charging Time - Around 50 minutes for up to 80% charge using a fast charging option, otherwise, 6-7 hours for a full charge.
Tata Altroz EV
Estimated Price - ₹ 14 Lakhs
Release Date - February 2023
This hatchback is Tata Motors' first electric vehicle offering unveiled at the Auto Expo 2021. Using the same battery as was used in the Nexon EV, Altroz is expected to receive an upgrade in the range and power output. Its interior and exterior is comparable to its Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterpart.
Specifications
- Seating - 5
- Range - 300+ km
- Battery Capacity - 25 kWh
Charging Time - Approximately 60 minutes on a fast charger to charge the EV up to 80%, 6-8 hours for a full regular charge.
Tesla Model 3
Estimated Price - ₹ 60 Lakhs
Release Date - January 2023
Tesla is a world leader when it comes to electric vehicles, so the establishment of Tesla India is meant to give a good boost to the Electric vehicle market in India. Boasting a 15"" touchscreen display for users' infotainment needs and a variety of safety features, Tesla is not only a fun option but also a safe option for your family.
Specifications
- Seating - 5
- Range - 420-580 Km
- Battery Capacity - 4 variants: 54 kWh, 62 kWh, 75 kWh, and 82 kWh
Charging Time - TBA, 24-36 hours for a full charge on the international models, but also comes with a fast-charge option.
Hyundai Kona Electric 2023
Estimated Price - ₹ 23.75 Lakhs
Release Date - January 2023
At the same range as MG ZS EV, Kona Electric 2022 is one of India's most highly anticipated upcoming electric cars. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display, a 10-way power adjustable driver seat and cruise control. Along with these, it also offers six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, a rear camera, hill-assist control, electric stability control (ESC) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Tata Altroz and Nexon EV provide similar features at a much lower cost.
Specifications
- Seating - 5
- Range - 300-480 Km
- Battery Capacity - 39 kWh
Charging Time -A 100 kW fast charger replenishes the battery life to 80% in approximately 45 minutes. A 7.2 kW charger takes about 6 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Estimated Price - ₹ 56.00 Lakhs
Release Date - October 2022
Hyundai's other EV offering costs as much as Tesla Model 3, and the recently released Kia EV6, with features comparable with other cars in the same bracket. This model is powered using a unique 800-volt charging system, so a fast charger can charge up to 80% in a superfast 20 minutes. This is a selling point advantage IONIQ 5 has over EV6 and Tesla Model 3. It also has 7 airbags, 360 degree rearview camera, and a 12-inch display screen.
Specifications
- Seating - 5
- Range - 385 Km
- Battery Capacity - 58 kWh and 72 kWh
Charging Time - 20 minutes
Conclusion
The electric vehicle industry in our country has been on the rise. The centre, and several state governments have rolled out numerous programs to promote electric vehicle adaptability in India.
This mobility to Electric cars will help us significantly reduce the pollution caused by cars using carbon-based fuels. Not only are electric cars environmentally friendly, they are also economically more viable in the long run. We are still a long way from becoming an EV-majority market, but the aforementioned 5 upcoming electric cars in India surely look promising for the future of the EV market in the country.
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