Upcoming electric cars in India in 2023: Citroen C3 EV, Mahindra XUV400 and more
The Indian automobile industry is ready to great people with their upcoming electric cars in India. The year 2023 is all set to launch multiple platforms such as hybrids, mild hybrids, and Electric Vehicles. From affordable to high-end cars, the year has raised the bar with more EV cars.
The Indian market is likely to expect more EV’s. The big brands in pipeline include: the Mahindra’s first proper EV XUV400, Citroen’s first Electric car C3 EV and MG’s second EV MG Air.
EV’s lined up in pipeline
MG Air EV
The MG Air EV is the second EV from MG Motor India after the MG ZS EV. It is the three-door urban electric city car. The MG Air EV is a rebadged Waling Air EV sold in the Indonesian market.
For power backup, the Air EV is equipped with 25-kWh battery pack and 50 kW motor. Next, the car holds a driving range of around 200 on a single charge.
The MG Air EV is expected to range in a sub Rs 20 lakh segment.
Also, for display the MG EV will have dual 10.25-inch digital display for the information display. Moreover, the EV is expected to get connected car technology.
Mahindra XUV400 EV
Mahindra unveiled the XUV400 as its first ever electric SUV, which also happens to be the fastest India-made electric car. The XUV400 can do 100 kmph from a standstill in 8.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 150 kmph.
The Mahindra XUV400 is essentially the Mahindra eXUV300 showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and is based on the XUV300 ICE SUV. It will include high precision microcontrollers for smart vehicle control unit and battery management system. Moreover, it will include highest level of safety compliances according to global standards.
Tata Altroz EV
Tata Motors has established its name as the largest electric car maker in the country. Besides, TATA has proved its mettle in the electric vehicle industry. Notably, the EV cars include, the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Tigor EV and recently launched Tata Tiago EV. The India automaker displayed the all-electric Altroz premium hatchback at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and is expected to bring the EV in the Indian market soon. The Tata Altroz EV is based on the same ALFA platform which is compatible with electrification. It is expected to get more than 350 km range and a price tag of Rs 10-12 lakh.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the flagship product in Hyundai’s line-up and the second electric car after the Kona EV from the South Korean automaker. It shares its platform with the Kia EV6, but the Ioniq 5 will be assembled in India. The EV gets 58 kW and 77.4 kW battery packs in the international market, while the Indian market is expected to get a 72.2kWh battery pack that returns 631km (ARAI-claimed) mileage. The Ioniq 5 will most likely undercut the price of the EV6, and will be priced under the Rs 50 lakh mark.
Citroen C3 EV
Last on our list is the Citroën C3 electric car, which will be the French brand’s first electric car and also first electric sub-compact SUV. It will be largely similar to C3 ICE version, with few more features than the C3, such as cruise control, rear wiper and washer as well as automatic climate control. It can have a claimed Range of 350 km and an expected rice of Rs 10 lakh-12 lakh, making it among the most affordable electric SUVs in India.
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