Electric vehicle launches for India in 2020 and 2021: Tesla Model 3 to Tata Altroz EV

The electric vehicle revolution is finally starting to arrive in India. We already have a few cars on sale and Tata Motors sold more than 10,000 units of electric vehicles in the Indian market. Many more cars will be launched in the Indian market this year and the next year. Here is a list of vehicles that are confirmed for launch in India while a few other vehicles are expected to be launched in the Indian market.

Tesla Model 3

Expected launch: Early 2022

Even though Tesla has received the approval of launching four models in the Indian market, there is no confirmation from the manufacturer yet. Tesla has already started testing the Model 3 in the Indian market and it is likely to arrive in early 2022.

The Model 3 is the entry-level car of the American electric car maker yet due to no tax exemptions from the Indian government, it will get a price tag of above Rs 50 lakhs in the Indian market. If there is a good demand for the Model 3 in India, Tesla is likely to launch its other car models in the Indian market.

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Mahindra eKUV

Expected launch: End of 2021

Mahindra showcased the eKUV at the 2020 Auto Expo. Mahindra even released the price of the vehicle. However, it is yet to be launched in the Indian market. Mahindra is now ready with the eKUV and the launch is likely to happen by the end of this year.

The new car will become the most affordable electric vehicle in India. While Mahindra is unlikely to do any changes to the specifications, we may get to see two different variants targeting different audiences. The concept eKUV came with a 15.9 kWh battery that powered a single electric motor mounted to the front axle of the vehicle. The electric motor produced a maximum of 54 Bhp or 40 kW and 120 Nm of peak torque.

Tata Altroz EV

Expected launch: 2022

Tata has come out as one of the most successful EV manufacturers in India in recent times. The brand offers the Nexon EV and the Tigor EV in India. Tata is working on the Altroz EV too and will launch the new car next year. Since the Altroz is based on a different ALFA platform, we may get to see different battery packs and electric motors in the car compared to the Nexon and the Tigor.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR EV

Expected launch: 2022

Maruti Suzuki moved away from diesel engines and is now focussing on alternative fuels like CNG. The largest brand of India is also working to launch electric vehicles in the Indian market. Maruti Suzuki started testing 50 units of WagonR EV in the Indian market a few years ago. The manufacturer will launch the electrified version of the WagonR by 2022. However, a report suggests that Maruti Suzuki is still years away from the official launch of its first electric car and it is likely to be 2025 before we get to see the first Maruti Suzuki electric vehicle.

BYD e6

Expected launch: 2022

The Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to enter the Indian market. The first car from them is likely to be the BYD e6 which they have been testing on the Indian roads for quite some time. The mid-size SUV style car gets powered by a 71.7 kWh battery pack that powers a 94 Bhp electric motor. It can hit a top speed of 130 km/h. It comes with a fast-charging system that can charge the battery to 100% in just 1.5 hours.

Renault Kwid

Renault has already launched the Kwid EV in the Chinese market. The French manufacturer has indicated the Indian launch. However, Renault has not confirmed the launch date in the Indian market. The Kwid hatchback will be a perfect car for the city limits and will have a range of about 200 km per full charge.

Tata Tiago EV

As the Tigor and Tiago are based on the exact same platform, it will not be a massive job for Tata to launch the Tiago EV in the Indian market. Tata is working relentlessly on its electric vehicles. While Tata has not indicated anything about the launch of the Tiago EV in the Indian market, we may get to see it become a reality next year.

Renault Zoe

Renault showcased the Zoe EV at the 2020 Auto Expo and then started testing it in India too. While the brand has not confirmed the launch of the Zoe EV in the Indian market, there is a strong possibility of the vehicle coming to the Indian market next year.

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