6 Upcoming Electric SUV in India
1. Tata Punch EV
In this list, Tata Punch Electric takes the top spot. It is expected to launch in the first half of 2024. The new Tata Punch in its Electric avatar has been spotted testing multiple times. The Tata Punch is scheduled to receive a facelift, and the electric version will be based on the new version of the Punch. It will get several new features along with changes to the design as well.
According to multiple reports, The Tata Punch Electric might get a range of a whopping 400-450 kilometers on a single charge. Officially, we are yet to receive any updates regarding the Tata Punch Ev. The Punch is a great seller for Tata, and it is expected that the EV version will also sell in good numbers due to the smaller price tag.
Though demanding a lesser price, the Punch will surely have great features along with the trusted build quality for which Tata is known. Punch EV is expected to generate good sales for Tata.
2. Mahindra XUV 400 EV facelift
The second one on the list is the Mahindra XUV 400 EV. Mahindra XUV 400 EV was launched on 16 January 2023. Mahindra is planning to update the XUV 400 early next year. The Mahindra XUV 300, on which it is based, will also get a facelift as it is often criticised for its dated feature list. With the XUV 300, the XUV 400 will also get the updates.
The test mules have been spotted testing multiple times on Indian roads. It will get a new touch screen along with ADAS technology. With the update, the battery pack should remain the same. You can read about the 2024 Mahindra XUV 300 Facelift.
3. Tata Harrier EV
Tata Harrier EV takes the third spot on this list. Tata launched the Tata Harrier and Safari 2023 Facelift in October. After the ICE avatar, Tata plans to launch the Tata Harrier EV, which was already showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. The Tata Harrier EV will also be based on the OMEGA Architecture, derived from Land Rover’s D8 architecture.
It will be an all-wheel drive, unlike the ICE version. Testing has already begun, and we hope to see the Harrier EV in the second half of 2024. It is expected to have a range north of 500.
4. Mahindra XUV 700 EV
The second Mahindra, which takes the fourth place on the list, is the XUV 700 EV. Mahindra is preparing the XUV 700 EV, and the test mules have been spotted testing on Indian roads. Mahindra will soon showcase it under the name XUV.e8, and it will be based on the new dedicated electric INGLO platform. As per the spyshots of the EV, there will be multiple changes to the EV.
The range could be between 500-550 kilometers. There is no official announcement from Mahindra. We hope to get an update soon from Mahindra. It will launch in late 2024 to take on the Harrier EV.
5. Tata Curvv electric
The third Tata to feature in the list is the Tata Curvv Electric. The car has already been showcased by Tata along with its ICE counterpart at the Auto Expo 2023. Recently, the test mule has been spotted several times on Indian roads. The car is close to the production version and is expected to launch in early 2024.
It will share multiple features with the Nexon EV facelift, and the range is expected to be around 500 kilometers. It will also have ADAS to enhance the security of the vehicle.
6. Maruti Suzuki eVX
The last on the list is the Maruti Suzuki eVX. Maruti had previously been working on the Wagon R EV. However, the plans to launch it were shelved. The Concept Electric SUV eVX will be powered by a 60kWh battery pack offering up to 550km of real-world driving range. 4,300mm x 1,800mm x 1,600mm (L x W x H) is the dimension of the concept car, which Suzuki shared during the event.
The Maruti Suzuki eVX will sport an all-new design language from Suzuki. The eVX will also carry a lot of features to compete with rivals. The vehicle was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 in India and is expected to launch in 2025.
Conclusion
With the recent discovery of Lithium reserves in India, the prices of the batteries will reduce significantly due to local manufacturing. As a result, the production will increase, and we should see sales improving as well as the infrastucture. With the bright future of EVs, we hope to see even more vehicles launch in the Indian market.
