2023 Top 10 Upcoming electric car launches in India
Welcome back to our informative blog site knowing steps 360 with our electric car segment. The popularity and sales of electric vehicles in India are increasing every day and in 2022, the Indian automotive market witnessed multiple electric vehicle launches. The year 2023 too will witness the launch and unveiling of various electric vehicles. Even though India is still far behind in terms of EV infrastructure. Nonetheless, people are slowly and steadily starting to accept EVs as a replacement for ICE cars.
In this blog post, let’s take a look at the top 10 upcoming electric cars that will launch in India.
No 1. Mahindra XUV 400 electric
Mahindra & Mahindra is all set to launch the XUV 400 electric SUV in the Indian market. The company announced that it will launch an e-SUV in January 2023. Customers can book the new Mahindra XUV400 from January 2023 online or at their nearest Mahindra dealership.
Initially, the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV will be available across 16 cities, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur, Surat, Nagpur, Trivandrum, Nashik, Chandigarh, Kochi.
Powering the Mahindra XUV400 is an IP 67 compliant 39.5 kWh battery pack and PSM motor, cumulatively churning out a peak power of 149.5 PS and a max torque of 310 Nm. Offering a top speed of 150 kmph, the electric SUV accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 8.3 seconds. The Mahindra’s C-segment e-SUV offers a range of 456 km on a single full charge as per Indian driving cycle (MIDC), says the company.
No 2. Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai’s flagship electric car, IONIQ 5 made its India debut a few days ago. The company will be launching the IONIQ 5 EV at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo. Bookings for the new EV are now open and customers can place their orders by paying a token amount of Rs 1 lakh.
Built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) of Hyundai, the Ioniq 5 will arrive in India via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route. The EV measures 4,635 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height and has a wheelbase is 3,000 mm.
In terms of exterior, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 features 20-inch aerodynamically-designed alloy wheels, LED headlamps with DRLs, LED tail-lamps, flush door handles, shark-fin antenna, and an integrated spoiler.
Globally, the Ioniq 5 is offered with two battery options: 58 kWh and 72.6 kWh, offering up to 480 km of range (WLTP cycle).
No 3. MG Air EV
MG Motor India is all set to launch its second electric car, MG Air EV to the Indian market. The MG Air EV will be showcased at Delhi Auto Expo. Talking about the MG Air, It’s a 2-door, 4-seater vehicle and essentially it’s the rebadged version of the Wuling Air EV currently on sale in Indonesia.
To keep the price competitive, it is said that MG will locally source the battery pack from Tata AutoComp.
The Air EV is smaller than three meters in length, it features an LED strip spanning the width of the front end, vertically stacked dual-barrel headlights, 12-inch steel wheels with stylized covers, and an LED bar at the rear.
The MG Air is expected to be offered with two battery pack options 17.3kWh and 26.7kWh battery packs. The larger battery offers a claimed range of 300km, but the version with the smaller pack comes with a claimed range of 200km.
The battery pack will be paired with an electric motor which produces 38 bhp of power.
Talking about the pricing, it is expected that the EV will be priced from Rs 8-10 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, the Air EV will compete with Tata Tiago EV and Citroen C3 EV.
No 4. Citroen ëC3
Citroen India recently confirmed that the electric version of the C3 hatchback will be called ëC3. It will be the first electric vehicle and third model from the company in India.
The electric hatch will be unveiled in mid-January 2023 and the launch will take place sometime in early February 2023. The electric version of the compact hatchback is expected to be priced around the Rs 10 lakh mark.
Talking about the C3 electric, the car was recently spied testing on Indian roads. The front fender of spied car was camouflaged and it looks to be covering the charging port. The EV will be based on the ICE C3 as the side profile and the design elements look the same as the ICE counterpart. However, we expect Citroen to make some noticeable cosmetic changes to differentiate itself from the regular model.
No 5. Tata Punch EV
After launching the Tiago EV, Tata Motors is all set to launch the Punch EV in 2023. It is expected that Tata might showcase the Punch EV at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo and the launch could take place sometime in September 2023.
The Tata Punch EV will be based on the ALFA platform, which underpins the Altroz hatchback. It is also expected that the Punch EV will be powered by Ziptron electric powertrain that powers up the Tiago and Tigor EV but with higher power output.
Talking about the battery, we expect Tata to offer the Punch EV with two battery pack options - medium range and long range. Tata will also make some changes to the exterior and interior bits to distinguish itself from the ICE variant. The Punch will get electric-themed styling tropes and an Electric-specific Teal Blue shade with a tri-arrow design and the ‘humanity’ line grille similar to other Tata EVs.
No 6. Tata Altroz EV
Tata showcased the all-electric variant of the Altroz premium hatchback at the Geneva Motor show in 2019. The Tata Altroz EV is based on the same ALFA platform which is compatible with electrification. The electric premium hatchback is expected to be launched sometime in 2023.
The Tata Altroz EV is expected to borrow many features from the already launched Nexon EV such as the same electric powertrain, PDU (Power distribution unit), and battery pack. The car is expected to come with connected car technology which lets you access the car's stats such as the remaining battery, and charging history, and even locate the nearest charging stations for you.
No 7. Skoda Enyaq EV
The next electric car on the list is the Skoda Enyaq IV electric car. The Enyaq is based on MEB modular electric platform. It gets skateboard architecture that can house different capacity battery packs and motors.
The Enyaq EV will be bought to India via the CBU route and will likely get an 82kWh battery that supports 125kW DC fast charging, with a range of up to 513km.
The Skoda Enyaq IV gets a panoramic sunroof, a powered driver’s seat with massage functionality, heated front and rear seats, and tri-zone climate control. It also has a head-up display and a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology. A 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, blind spot recognition, and up to nine airbags all work to protect passengers.
No 8. Volvo C40 Recharge
After launching the XC40 Recharge in the Indian market, the company announced that it will bring the C40 Recharge coupe SUV to the Indian market sometime in 2023.
The C40 Recharge coupe electric SUV is based on XC40 Recharge and it only gets an electric powertrain and won't get an ICE counterpart. The Volvo C40 Recharge will be the second EV by Volvo in India.
The Volvo C40 Recharge gets the same powertrain setup as the XC40 Recharge. It gets a twin electric motor set-up, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78-kWh battery. Volvo claims that the C40 Recharge offers a range of around 420 km. The electric motors produce 408 bhp of power and 660 Nm of torque.
No 9. Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has been spotted testing on Indian roads. The car is based on the company's modular Electric drive matrix (MEB) platform, which is specifically designed for electric vehicles.
Talking about the styling of the SUV, it features a swooping design, which improves its aerodynamics, thereby helping it achieve a higher range. The SUV gets an enclosed grille up front, with sleek-looking LED headlamps. At the rear, the ID.4 gets wraparound tail lights that are connected.
No 10. BMW i7
The last car on the list is the BMW i7 luxury electric sedan which directly rivals the Mercedes Benz EQS. The i7 made its global debut in April 2022 and will be launched in India soon.
The 2023 BMW i7 features a new design language and BMW claims that they are only reserved for its flagship models. The new 7 Series gets a massive kidney grille and a split headlamp Setup with the daytime running lights up top and main headlamps embedded into the front bumper.
The all-electric i7 will be powered by a twin-motor setup that produces 536bhp of power and 745Nm of peak torque. The i7 is equipped with a 101.7kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of 625 kilometers on a single charge. The battery pack supports 195kW DC fast charging and BMW claims that the battery can be charged from 10-80% in 34 minutes. Charging using the onboard charger and a 3-phase 11kW AC plug will take around 9.5 hours.
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