8 upcoming all-electric vehicles in India: No Tesla in this list

Nexon EV: Tata Motors is expected to introduce the all-electric powered Nexon EV in India making it the second EV in the manufacturer’s line up for the Indian market. While details n the model is still sparse, it is expected to offer 300kms of driving range using Tata’s Ziptron EV technology and have a price tag in the Rs 15-18 lakh range. Tata is expected to debut the electric sub-compact SUV on December 16.

MG ZS EV: Introduced in China in 2018, the MG ZS EV is said to be unveiled for the Indian market on December 5. The ZS EV is said to deliver a range of 400kms and also have the ability to fast charge. The SUV will use a single electric motor which powers the front wheels only and generates 148bhp and 350Nm.

Tata Altroz EV: After a long wait, Tata is gearing up to introduce the Altroz premium hatchback in India. While the initial introduction of the Altroz will be with ICE power, there is word that Tata is also working on an all electric version of the hatchback using its new Ziptron EV platform. Battery size and specifications although unconfirmed, but it may just use the same set up that would be offered with the Nexon EV.

Mahindra eKUV100: At the 2018 Auto Expo, Mahindra debuted their plans for an all-electric model in the form of the eKUV100. The eKUV100 uses an electric motor which is good for 40kW drawing juice from a 15.9kWh battery pack. However, driving range is expected to be around the 100-120km range.

Mahindra XUV300 EV: Another all-electric model from Mahindra is expected to come with the XUV300 EV sub-compact SUV. Mahindra is said to be introducing a range of electric models at the 2020 Auto Expo, and the XUV300 EV could be displayed as a concept with the production model being introduced sometime later in 2020. While details for this model have not yet been released, it is likely that the model would be more powerful and offer better driving range than the eKUV100 in order to rival the Tata Nexon EV.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR EV: The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India has mentioned that they plan to introduce an all-electric model in 2020 and that it would be priced somewhere around and above the Rs 10 lakh mark. The model in question is the Wagon R EV which is currently in its developmental stage in India and the manufacturer is trying to find the right balance in EV performance whether the market requires a bigger battery with longer range and hefty price, or a small battery, with a shorter range and a lower price would be the solution. Either way, the WagonR EV is only expected to hit India street no earlier than the second half of 2020.

Audi eTron: The Audi eTron is the German premium and luxury brand’s first all electric model which is confirmed to arrive in India. While this model will be on the other end of the spectrum compared to the ones mentioned above, the eTron is said to arrive with a price tag of over Rs 1 crore as a direct imported model (CBU). The Audi eTron uses two electric motors, one at each axle to mimic all-wheel-drive. The motors draw power from a 95kWh battery pack placed under the floor of the car and offers a claimed range of 400kms. The eTron is said to arrive sometime in January 2020.