Exciting EVs That Are Coming To The Indian Shores And Deserve Your Attention!

Electric vehicles or EVs are now available across various brands, body styles and price segments, giving all types of buyers what they want. While manufacturers like Tata, MG and Mahindra have really become top players in the EV space in India, there are also new foreign brands and a popular Indian automaker that are going to enter the EV market. 

If you are looking for an EV and are not in a hurry to book the car, then these 7 exciting upcoming EVs might be options that you would want to consider. 

Let’s begin…

Maruti e Vitara

The Maruti e Vitara is likely to be launched in September, and prices for the electric SUV could start from Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom). The e Vitara will be Maruti’s first EV, and hence will be a very important launch for the Indian marque. It sports a rugged design language with modern styling elements. 

The interior has an upmarket feel to it with top-notch features such as a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 10-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, a 360-degree camera system, and ADAS. 

The e Vitara gets two battery options - a 48.8 kWh and a 61.1 kWh battery pack. The latter has a claimed range of over 500 km. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV 

Kia recently launched the ICE-powered Carens Clavis, and is now set to launch the EV version of the MPV as well. It will likely be introduced in July and could retail from Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). While it will get the same silhouette as the regular Carens, EV-specific design bits will help it set itself apart. The interior could possibly get a slightly different colour scheme, but features like dual 12.3-inch displays, powered and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ADAS will be borrowed from the ICE sibling. 

*Clavis EV image used for reference purpose 

Details about its powertrain specifications are yet to be disclosed, but we know that it will likely offer around 500 km of range. 

Tata Sierra EV

Tata will be launching the Sierra EV following the launch of the Sierra ICE. We might get the EV version either around the end of 2025 or early 2026. The Sierra EV has been showcased earlier, and has a nice combo of a modern design with retro styling. 

It will get a premium cabin, featuring a triple-screen layout, all your creature comforts and more. The EV is expected to get a 75 kWh battery pack, similar to the Harrier EV, with a maximum claimed range of over 500 km. 

VinFast VF6 

The popular Vietnamese brand, which competes with Tesla and BYD globally, will be entering India with its first EV being the VF6 compact SUV. It will mainly compete with EVs like the Hyundai Creta Electric and Tata Curvv EV, and is expected to be priced anywhere from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The VF6 follows a clean and minimalist design language inside and outside, and looks unique when compared to EVs in its segment. It comes with a premium cabin that offers all the convenience and safety features that you would expect from an EV that is priced north of Rs 20 lakh. The electric SUV features a 59.6 kWh battery pack that offers a WLTP claimed range of up to 399 km. 

VinFast VF7

The VF7 will be positioned as the brand’s flagship model in India, expected to come at Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). It will go up against popular EVs like the BYD Sealion 7, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the BMW iX1 LWB. The exterior has a very appealing design, which will make heads turn for sure, while the interior has a neat and classy look. 

The VF7 features a 70.8 kWh battery pack and makes up to 354 PS and 500 in its AWD configuration. The claimed range for the India-spec model is yet to be revealed. 

MG M9 

The M9 is MG’s upcoming luxury MPV, expected to retail at Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom). It gives a lounge-like experience while travelling and would become the only luxury electric MPV in the price range. Bookings are already open for the MPV at Rs 51,000 via MG's premium 'Select' dealership network. Some of its top features include dual-pane panoramic sunroofs, 64-colour ambient lighting, powered seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions, rear entertainment screens and powered rear-sliding doors. 

It packs a 90 kWh battery pack and offers a claimed range of up to 430 km. Its front-mounted electric motor makes 245 PS and 350 Nm. 

MG Cyberster 

The Cyberster might just be the future of sports cars! The MG electric two-door roadster will be sold through the ‘Select’ dealerships and is likely to be priced around the Rs 80 lakh mark (ex-showroom). It sports a sleek design and scissor doors that really add a cool touch. Its interior has a futuristic cockpit-like design and simply looks stunning. 

It gets a 77 kWh battery, which is paired with a dual-motor setup that churns out up to 510 PS and sprints from 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. 

BONUS: Leapmotor

A new Chinese automaker called Leapmotor is set to enter the Indian market, with cars like the C10 and T03. The T03 is a compact electric hatchback expected to be priced from Rs 8 lakh, while the C10 will be the flagship SUV likely to retail from the Rs 45 lakh mark. For more details about both these cars, check out this story. 

The most family-friendly here would definitely be the M9, while the Cyberster will be the most eye-catching one for sure. The e Vitara’s success would be important for Maruti, and while the VinFast cars look promising, it will be interesting to see how Indians perceive them. 

Which car are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments section.