6 New Electric SUVs Are About To Arrive On Indian Roads
With the introduction of six new e-SUVs, the electric SUV market in India is about to undergo a significant overhaul. Within the next year, Mahindra, Tata, Maruti, and Hyundai will all be launching their newest electric vehicles. Among them are the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra 3XO EV, Maruti eVX, Mahindra XUV.e8, and Tata Harrier EV. To meet the rising demand for EVs, these cars will offer cutting-edge technologies, a long range, and fashionable styling.
1. Tata Curvv EV
Launching in a few weeks, the Curvv EV is set to become the first mass-market SUV coupe in India, taking cues from high-end vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and the BMW X6. With a 500 km/h range anticipated, this five-seater is believed to be built on the Acti.ev platform, which was previously unveiled with the Punch EV.
There will also be ICE versions of the Curvv available later in the launch window.A 12.3-inch touchscreen, an all-digital cluster, ADAS features, touch-sensitive capacitive controls, a 360-degree camera, a minimalist dashboard, and much more will be featured inside, as is the case with all EVs these days.
2. The Mahindra 3XO EV
By year’s end, Mahindra plans to introduce the all-electric XUV 3XO EV. This SUV, internally code-named the S240, is scheduled to go into production by November and will sit beneath the XUV400 EV. Although the introduction was postponed from its original mid-2024 timetable, it now demonstrates Mahindra’s dedication to growing its EV lineup.
The 35kWh battery that the XUV 3XO EV will have is yet unknown, as is the powertrain. Features including a digital instrument display, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and a 360-degree camera are standard on the ICE versions of the 3XO. The Mahindra 3XO is anticipated to retail for between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 17 lakh.
3. Hyundai Creta EV
The Hyundai Creta EV is an all-electric variant of the Creta, the most well-liked mid-size SUV available. The Creta EV will have improvements like as an aero-optimized grille and blanked-out wheels, but it will still have the overall appearance of its ICE predecessor.A redesigned two-spoke steering wheel with a circular hub and a driving mode selector stalk on the steering column are anticipated interior features of the Creta EV.
Its tech appeal will be increased by adding ADAS and a 360-degree camera.According to reports, the 45 kWh battery pack and front-mounted electric motor of the entry-level Kona EV will be shared by the Creta EV. The Creta EV, which will be Hyundai’s first electric vehicle built in India, is scheduled to go on sale in early 2025 and is anticipated to cost between Rs. 22 lakh and Rs. 26 lakh.
4. Mahindra XUV.e8
The Mahindra XUV.e8, which is an electric variant of the XUV700, has the same external design. Mahindra plans to introduce five new electric vehicle ideas by December 2024. This is the first of them. The XUV.e8 will be constructed on the new INGLO platform, and it will have a range of roughly 450 kilometers and the capacity to employ 60kWh and 80kWh battery packs with rapid charging up to 175kW. Rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrain choices are available on the platform, with maximum power outputs of 285 PS and 394 PS, respectively.
VW MEB platform components will be shared by Mahindra’s future electric vehicles. interior highlights include touch-sensitive HVAC controls, three 12.3-inch screens, a rotary knob for drive modes, a two-spoke steering wheel, and rectangular AC vents. The exterior, which is still covered in camouflage, has new alloy wheels, a closed-off grille, and headlamps with integrated DRLs. A connected tail lamp is anticipated to be part of the rear design.With a starting price of approximately Rs 30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), the XUV.e8 is anticipated to go on sale by December 2024, signaling Mahindra’s forceful entry into the EV industry.
5. Maruti Suzuki eVX
The first battery-electric car made by the business, the Maruti Suzuki eVX, is scheduled to be on sale in India in 2025. Additionally, it will be exported to Europe and Japan. It is anticipated that in early 2025, during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, the production-ready eVX will be unveiled.
The eVX will be based on the idea unveiled at Auto Expo 2023 and will be roughly the same size as the Grand Vitara. During testing, the eVX was observed in Southern Europe. Its headlamps, tail lamps, two-piece LED DRLs, and full-width LED light bar at the back are all very eye-catching features.A panoramic sunroof, a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, electrically adjustable front seats, horizontally positioned air conditioning vents, a rotary drive mode dial, a freestanding touchscreen infotainment system, multiple airbags, and a 360-degree camera are all anticipated features of the production-spec eVX.
The eVX, which is anticipated to be on sale with dual-motor AWD and a 60kWh battery pack good for 550 km, will ride on a brand-new platform made especially for electric vehicles. Additionally, there may be a single-motor FWD variant available. The price of the single motor version is expected to start at Rs 18 lakhs, while the dual motor version may cost up to Rs 25 lakhs.
6. Tata Harrier EV
The Tata Harrier EV is an all-electric SUV that replaces the current Harrier model. displayed as a near-production model at the Auto Expo. Due to Tata’s busy schedule, which includes the Nexon facelift, the Harrier/Safari facelift, and the Curvv EV, the launch, which was once anticipated by the end of 2023, is now more likely to occur in mid-late 2024.
Based on the tax savings for electric vehicles in India, the Harrier EV is anticipated to be priced between Rs 30 lakhs and Rs 35 lakhs (ex-showroom).
A new infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, rotary gear knob, 360-degree camera, and LED taillamps are just a few of the expected EV-specific interior changes for the Harrier EV, despite the lack of details on the vehicle’s interior. The Harrier EV is anticipated to have a 60kWh to 70kWh battery pack, providing a 400–500 km practical range. Tata has not yet made public announcements regarding the specifications.
