Here is the list of the top upcoming electric SUVs in India in 2024. EVs are all the rage at the moment. Each year, they set a new benchmark in terms of sales. People are getting more used to living with electric cars. In fact, their behaviour and habits around the EV ownership is evolving with each passing day. The charging infrastructure is being developed at a rapid pace. Hence, the range anxiety will eventually drop down significantly. For now, let us take a look at the new electric SUVs which will arrive on our shores as early as this year.
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Upcoming Electric SUVs India
| Upcoming Electric SUVs in India |
| Tata CURVV |
| Maruti Suzuki eVX |
| Tata Harrier EV |
| Kia EV9 |
| Mahindra XUV.e8 |
| Hyundai Creta EV |
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Tata CURVV
Let us commence this list with Tata CURVV. Interestingly, it will be among the few vehicles in India which will offer petrol, diesel and electric powertrains. The coupe-SUV will rival the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra XUV400 and MG ZS EV in our market. At the recently concluded Bharat Mobility Expo, the Indian carmaker revealed the diesel version of the CURVV. In essence, the design language will barely witness any changes apart from a few elements. Also, the details regarding the powertrain options like battery and range are still under wraps. It could share its powertrain with the Nexon EV. There could be two battery pack options just like on the Nexon EV to cater to a wide range of customers.
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Maruti Suzuki eVX
The largest carmaker in the country is the next player on this list of the upcoming electric SUVs in India with its anticipated eVX. While there’s no official confirmation yet, it’s likely that the eVX will come with a 60 kWh battery pack. This battery could power either a single-motor setup for a 2WD configuration or a dual-motor setup for AWD. The peak power available will be between 138 to 170 hp. Impressively, the vehicle is expected to have a range of about 550 km. In terms of size, the eVX is anticipated to be around 4,300 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,600 mm tall, with a wheelbase that leads its segment. However, we’ll have to wait for official confirmation to be sure of these specifications.
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Tata Harrier EV
The electric versions of the Harrier and Safari will be the next flagship models in the portfolio of the Indian carmaker. Revealed at the Auto Expo 2023, there’s talk that it might have both all-wheel drive and two motors. While official details haven’t been released, many anticipate a range of over 500 km. Positioned higher than the Nexon EV, it’s expected to have a much bigger battery, which means more power and torque. As a result, both the outside and inside design are likely to look more modern compared to the regular Harrier model.
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Kia EV9
Then we have the Kia EV9 on this list. It is the flagship 7-seat electric SUV from the Korean carmaker which will arrive in our market soon. In fact, it has been spotted testing on our roads for a while now. The EV9 is already available for purchase in many international markets. It measures about 4,930 mm in length, 2,055 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. In the single-motor 2WD version, it can travel around 350 miles (563 km) on a single charge, while in the dual-motor AWD configuration (GT-Line version), it can cover about 315 miles (507 km). The RWD version delivers 203 hp, while the AWD configuration boosts it up to 385 hp. These electric motors are powered by a large 100 kWh battery pack. Moreover, this luxury electric SUV supports 210 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC fast charging capabilities. It also offers various terrain modes to ensure maximum traction on different terrains.
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Mahindra XUV.e8
Yet another Indian carmaker on this list is Mahindra which is in the process of testing its XUV.e8 for quite some time now. Essentially, it will be the electric avatar of the XUV700. The Mahindra XUV.e8 (also known as XUV700 EV) will feature an 80 kWh battery pack and an all-wheel-drive system. Its powertrain will consist of two motors, providing a combined output of 230 PS and 350 Nm of torque. This will be the first all-electric model under the XUV.e platform and is expected to be available on the market by the end of 2024. It will compete with the Tata Harrier EV.
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Hyundai Creta EV
The final product on this list of the upcoming electric SUVs in India is the Hyundai Creta EV. It will be the electric version of the recently launched new Creta in our market. Although there is no official word, it could have a 39.2 kWh Lithium-ion polymer battery pack to pair with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), capable of reaching a peak output of 136 PS and 395 Nm of torque. Using an AC home charger, the battery can fully recharge from 0 to 100% in about 6 hours and 10 minutes. Alternatively, with a 50 kW DC fast charger, an 80% charge from 0 can be achieved in just 57 minutes. According to ARAI, the Kona Electric has a driving range of 452 km on a full charge. These are the top upcoming electric SUVs slated to launch in India in 2024.
