Top 5 Upcoming Electric Vehicles in India

Electric Vehicles are gaining popularity in India, which has prompted major auto manufacturers to come up with feature-rich EV models. In a bid to curb pollution, the Indian government has also reduced the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on EVs from 12% to 5%, so that people can afford it.

The environmental benefits of EVs combined with the financial benefits will encourage more and more people to buy them. Let’s have a look at the compiled list of the top upcoming electric vehicles in India along with their prices and expected launch date.

Top 5 upcoming electric vehicles in India

Audi e-Tron

One of the most anticipated premium electric cars, the Audi e-Tron is likely to be launched in the second half of 2020. The SUV will come loaded with a myriad of high-tech features. Some of them are listed below:

1. On each axle, there will be two electric motors.
   • The one at the front will produce 170 hp.
   • The rear one will produce 190 hp.
2. Dynamic indicators with Matrix LED headlights and taillights.
3. Exterior virtual mirrors with Dynamic design of 20-inch five Arm with contrast grey wheels.
4. Panoramic sunroof and Octagonal grille.
5. It has advance electric vehicle technology i.e. Wireless charging with phone box and Air conditioner.
6. The vehicle has 60 liters of hood space as well as 660 liters of the boot.
7. In normal mode, the combined output of 360 hp enables the e-Tron to reach 100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds. Even better, in boost mode, the output rises to 408 hp which enables the SUV to reach 100 kmph in just 5.7 seconds.

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf has been around for quite some time in the US and has fared decently. The Indian version is bound to grab a lot of attention as well. Some of the features of the Leaf are:

1. A touchscreen infotainment system, with the dashboard features of all black.
2. The attracted gear selector and AC vents with a surround sound system.
3. Heated and ventilated seats with individual buttons for all
4. Modified safety features like- ABS with EBD, PilotPro Parking, six airbags, and Emergency Braking.
5. Advanced electric vehicle features like- Google Assistant, remote car diagnosis, and remote cooling, and many more.
6. Within the Indian electric vehicle market, it’ll enter with an offer range of the smaller vehicle with a battery of 40kwh which goes 400km on one charge.
7. 320Nm and 150hp are the torque and power figures for the electric vehicle market.

Mahindra XUV 300 EV

Few high-tech features of the upcoming vehicle:

Mahindra e-KUV 300 in top 5 upcoming electric vehicles in India

1. The underpinnings of the car, interior, and body panels will be of the standard variant.
2. It is going to be powered by 130 bhp electric motor
3. This electric vehicle technology allows fast charging.
4. In this electric vehicle, there is a provision to the modification according to customers’ demand.
5. There will be a flat floor with maximum cabin space.
6. Low-set lithium-ion is used to low center gravity which helps to flatten the floor.
7. There will be maximum cabin space as compare to other models.
8. There will be two battery options
   • 40kwh (Standard) with 370km electric range.
   • 60kwh (Long run) with 300km in the real world.

Tata Altroz EV

Few high-tech features of the upcoming vehicle:

1. The power of the battery is 300 volt with a single-speed gearbox and AC with a permanent magnet.
2. It used Lithium-ion cells with IP67 rated battery package which makes it waterproof, dustproof as well as gives liquid cooling.
3. It will also provide instruments of different clusters and selectors for rotary gear.
4. The dimensions are: Length = 3,988 mm, Width = 1,754 mm, Height = 1,505 mm, and Wheelbase = 2,501 mm
5. It will be offering a superior range pack that contains a unit of efficient energy powertrain with battery density of high energy.
6. It has the set of different alloy wheels and tweaked front end.
7. Its exterior bit includes some rear features like LED tail lamps connected to the trim of black plastic.

Mahindra e-KUV 100

Few high-tech features of the upcoming vehicle:

Mahindra e-KUV 100 | Electric SUV

1. It drives the front wheels and 120 nm torque is been produced, and also it is powered electric motor i.e. 40kw (53.6 hp)
2. It has some electric vehicle technology i.e. pre-cooling, which is controlled by the remote, and also it has digitally connected features that will disclose soon.
3. The electric motor is expected to be powered by 31kw.
4. This electric vehicle feature also contains fast charging speed.
5. 15.9 lithium-ion batteries will be used in it
6. As compared to the electric vehicle market it offers an automatic transmission.
7. The cabin’s electric vehicle features are a touchscreen infotainment system and a multifunction steering wheel.

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