Indian automakers introduce fresh battery-powered automobiles every year. However, India’s EV infrastructure is still far behind. Nevertheless, EV adoption as an alternative to ICE vehicles is growing gradually. Although it will be a while before EVs are widely adopted, we can anticipate this market to expand at a healthy clip in the years to come, in part because of the lower operating expenses that EVs provide.
Here are some of the new EVs that will soon be available in India:
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Tata Altroz EV
At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Tata debuted the luxury hatchback Altroz in an all-electric version. The ALFA platform, which can support electrification, serves as the foundation for the Tata Altroz EV. At the Auto exhibition 2023, the electric premium hatchback is anticipated to debut. Many characteristics of the already-launched Nexon EV, including the same electric drivetrain, PDU (Power distribution unit), and battery pack, are anticipated to be shared by the Tata Altroz EV. The vehicle is anticipated to include connected car technology, which will enable you to view the vehicle’s statistics, including the battery’s remaining capacity and charging history, as well as find the closest charging stations for you.
Citroen C3 EV
Recently, Indian roads were used for testing by the Citroen C3 EV. The charging port appears to be covered by the disguised front fender of the spotted car. The EV will be modelled on the ICE C3 because of how similar the side profile and other design components are. To set itself apart from the standard model, Citroen is likely to make some glaring visual alterations. Speaking of the powertrain and battery, it is anticipated to be supplied with a variety of battery alternatives, one of which being the global-spec 50kWh battery pack found in the Peugeot e-208, which is based on the same platform and has a WLTP-claimed range of over 350km.
BYD ATTO 3
The Indian market has received the debut of BYD’s second electric vehicle. Bookings for the EV have already begun, delivery of the Atto 3 will begin early in 2019, and BYD plans to formally introduce the EV at the end of November. The 60.48 kWh Blade battery in the BYD Atto 3 can be charged from 0% to 80% in just 50 minutes using an 80 kW DC fast charger. The Atto 3 will take up to 10 hours to fully charge using a household AC charger. Additionally, it has a VTOL mobile power station feature that enables the Atto 3’s battery pack to operate as a power bank for up to 3.3 kWh of electronics and appliances.
Praviag’s electric SUV
Pravaig, a start-up with headquarters in Bengaluru, has revealed plans to introduce a revolutionary electric SUV. The e-name SUV is still a mystery, but Pravaig says it has a top speed of over 200 kmph and a range of more than 500 km. The business also says the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.3 seconds. Regarding the exterior, the SUV has an angular and powerful appearance. Its front wheel arches have been widened, and it has thin LED headlights.
Mahindra XUV 400 electric
The Mahindra XUV400, Mahindra’s first electric SUV, was recently revealed in the Indian market. The business declared that it would introduce an electric SUV in January 2023. Initially, 16 cities will see the introduction of the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur, Surat, Nagpur, Trivandrum, Nashik, Chandigarh, and Kochi. In these cities, test drives of the electric SUV will begin in December 2022. Deliveries of the Mahindra XUV400 will start towards the end of January 2023.
Arctic Blue, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black, and Infinity Blue are the five colour options for the Mahindra XUV400. A dual-tone roof option with a Satin Copper finish is also available. An IP 67 compliant 39.5 kWh battery pack and PSM motor, which together produce a maximum torque of 310 Nm and 149.5 PS at their peak, power the Mahindra XUV400. The electric SUV travels from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h. According to the firm, the Mahindra C-segment e-SUV has a range of 456 km on a single full charge using the Indian driving cycle (MIDC). According to Mahindra, a 50kW DC fast charger can fully charge the battery from 0% to 80% in just 50 minutes. It takes 6 hours 30 minutes to charge a device using a 7.2 kW/32A outlet, compared to 13 hours using a typical household 3.3 kW/16A plug.
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