With the advent of Amrit kaal, the Indian PM has stressed on launching more EV Cars in India 2023. According to a survey, 89% people believe that India will soon be ready for electric vehicles infrastructurally. Moreover, it is anticipated that EVs are likely to surpass petrol and diesel vehicles in the coming years. After all, owning EVs possibly can allow people to save a lot of money when compared to petrol or diesel cars in the long run.
We all know that they can be extremely conducive to achieving sustainable development goals as well. In fact, to replace the use of combustible engines, electric vehicles are being introduced all over the globe. With more benefits and less drawbacks, EVs certainly look like the future of transportation. Not to mention, the automobile industry is using the state of art technology to introduce the best product in the market, creating options for the buyers as per their budget. We have sorted some of the best models by different companies that will hit the Indian EV market very soon.
Upcoming Latest EV Cars In India 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 5
It is a flagship product in Hyundai’s line-up. This model shares its platform with the Kia EV6. However, the difference being that the Ioniq5 will be assembled in India unlike the EV6 which is brought to India as a CBU.
Battery pack will be 72.2KWh that returns 631 km on a single charge. Besides that, power and torque for the Indian spec model is rated as 217 hp and 350 Nm respectively. Body type: SUV (sports utility vehicle). This Hyundai product will be assembled locally and the price of EV6 and Ioniq5 may not have much difference. The expected price is supposed to be less than 50 lakhs.
Mahindra XUV400 EV
The XUV400’s design draws inspiration from the XUV300, showcased in the 2020 auto expo. This Mahindra EV is similar to its ICE sibling. However, it can be differentiated with arrow-shaped inserts, closed-off grille and copper colored accents all around. Additional boot space can be another interesting feature it could offer.
All black interior will replace the traditional setup with Mahindra’s AdrenoX software for touchscreen. Power of EV is 150hp, 310 Nm electric motor paired with 39.4kWh battery pack. It has a top speed of 150kph and the claimed range is 450km. The price estimation is around Rs18-20 lakhs.
Audi Q8 e-tron
It is a five seater luxury SUV by Audi and a mid-life update to its e-tron electric SUV. In the international markets, it will come with 3 trims namely- e-tron 50, e-tron 55, and e-tron S.
Interestingly, the SUV will be available in three AWD powertrain choices – an 89kWh dual motor setup, a 106kWh dual motor unit, and 106kWh triple motor setup. Features list of e-tron consists of triple screen setup, four-zone climate control, power-adjustable and ventilated seats along with a panoramic glass roof. It is amongst one of the best and exorbitant luxury EV Cars in India 2023.
Expected launch date is mid-2023. Price – 1.05-1.25 crores.
Claimed range- 600km
Citroen EC3
Based on the ICE- powered Citroen C3, the electric version will be smaller in size. A charging port on the front fender, and a drive controller rather than gear lever is provided in the EC3.
A 3.3 kW onboard AC charger with e-C3. In addition to this, CCS2 charging support will also be there. Provided that, many more features might make this a great option than the C3. For example, a rear wiper, cruise control, automatic climate control, drive assist etc.
Price range- Rs 10-12 lakhs.
Claimed range- 350 kms.
MG Motor Air EV
The air EV is based on the Wuling Air EV. Having a measurement of 2.9 meters and a wheelbase of 2,010mm, makes it shorter than the Maruti Suzuki Alto. This time MG is offering a battery pack with capacity of around 20kWh, and a range of 200-300 km. it will fulfill the expectation of buyers about the compact hatchback. Expected to launch in May 2023.
Range of price- Rs 10 -12 lakh.
Mini EV
BMW’S Chinese joint venture partner – Great Wall Motors is manufacturing this EV. This model will come with an increased space, significantly bigger battery which will be a bit smaller in size than the outgoing one.
As far as the interior and design goes, the mini EV is ought to be different from classic Mini. The interior will likely be minimalistic in nature and will come with reduced toggle switches.
Launching in late 2023. Claimed range – 400 km
Price – Rs 40 lakhs.
Skoda Enyaq IV
India will be receiving Enyaq IV as a CBU. The top-spec 80x powertrain with 82kWh battery capacity is what we may expect in India soon. It will support DC fast charging with a range of 513 km. Dual electric motors are there on each axle, producing 265 hp with an all-wheel drive system.
Skoda will also offer a lower spec two-wheel drive variants of the Enyaq IV. Additionally, it will be a five seater SUV with two rows of seats.
Expected price- Rs 60 lakh.
Volvo EX90
The EX90 is the third EV by Volvo, but with better design and an increased interior space. Volvo claims that it is the safest car they have ever built, majorly focusing on hardware as well as software features such as cameras and radars.
Features include- T-shaped LED lights, flush door handles, large glasshouse similar to the XC90. A twin-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain with two levels of output will make EX90 a great option for driving enthusiasts. The e-motors are paired to 111kWh battery with a claiming range up to 600 km.
Price- Rs 1.5 crore.
Volvo C40 Recharge
It will be the second among EV cars in India 2023 model from Volvo and a coupe SUV version of XC40 Recharge. In India, it will come with a 75kWh battery claiming the range of 433 km and won’t have an ICE counterpart. The difference between XC40 and C40 will be of the sloping roofline on the latter and different tail lamps. Price of this vehicle would be around Rs 60 lakhs.
Volkswagen ID.4
ID.4 is going to be Volkswagen’s first EV in India. It’s based on the MEB electric platform and with this, India will get a high-performance ID.4 GTX model using a motor on each axle. The top speed will be limited to 180 kph and the car can reach 0-100kph in merely 6.2 seconds. The claimed range is 480 km and it’ll be coming in mid-2023 with a price range of Rs 50-65 lakh.
Afterword
These were some of the best Upcoming Latest EV Cars in India 2023. As has been noted, these vehicles use electricity to charge their batteries. They are more efficient and the charging cost is also comparatively lesser than filling petrol or diesel. Not to mention, petrol costs are rising every day and this is obviously a reason why people can move towards choosing a sustainable way of transportation. Just like petrol cars, diesel cars face myriad compliance issues with the environment. Therefore, going with the EVs can definitely be a wise way to contribute to negating the multifarious environmental challenges the world faces. Shifting to electric vehicles can help decrease the carbon footprint by 2030 to a great extent. For more such updates, you can follow ScoopDose.
