Auto Expo 2023: 5 Upcoming EVs that you will get to see – EQ Mag
Electric vehicles have now picked-up pace in terms of sales figures and popularity. Even if a person is not buying a new electric vehicle, there is now a high chance that he might consider it before buying the new vehicle. As of now, Tata Motors is leading the EV race in India as their line-up of electric vehicles is the largest. However, other manufacturers are also slowly entering the EV space. Considering that the Auto Expo is just around the corner, many manufacturers will be taking this opportunity to showcase their new electric vehicles. Here, are five electric vehicles that one can expect to see at the Auto Expo 2023.
Tata Punch EV
The Nexon EV has been very successful in the Indian market. Then the Tigor EV and the Tiago EV were introduced in the Indian market. However, what people were eagerly waiting for is the electric version of the Punch. Tata Motors will be showcasing the Punch EV at the Auto Expo 2023. The Punch EV is expected to go on sale before 2023 ends.
Kia EV9 Concept
Kia EV9 Concept is the second fully electric SUV from the Korean carmaker which is based on its new generation EV platform that also underpins the EV6.
Kia will be showcasing the EV9 Concept at the Auto Expo 2023. The production-spec SUV will go on sale in the global market soon as the test mules of the electric SUV have been spotted several times in foreign markets. It is highly unlikely that the EV9 will launch in the Indian market anytime soon.
Maruti Suzuki EV SUV
Maruti Suzuki might be late to EV space but they have finally announced that they will be showcasing a new electric SUV concept at the Auto Expo 2023. It is expected to be based on an electric skateboard platform and the production-spec version is expected to get launched by 2025.
MG Air EV
The MG Air EV will be the brand’s next all-new offering for India
After the success of the ZS EV, MG is working on a new electric vehicle for the Indian market. It is a compact electric vehicle which is made for city duties. It is based on the Wuling Air EV. It will be going against the Tata Tiago EV.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Motor has unveiled the new generation Aura sub-compact sedan today with a series of updates in features, powertrain and technologies. The Aura 2023 is officially open for bookings as the carmaker shared all the details about the car ahead of its possible launch at the forthcoming Auto Expo 2023 to be held in Greater Noida this week. This is the first major update the Aura has received since its debut back in 2019.
The new Aura comes with design changes like auto headlamps, new 15-inch alloy wheels besides a tweaked front bumper, painted black radiator grille flanked by new set of DRLs. Hyundai will offer the sedan in six colours, which include a new one called the Starry Night.
The cabin of the new Aura has also been updated with several features. It now comes with a new 3.5-inch driver display, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, USB-C type charging ports, footwell lighting among others. Safety features of the new Aura have also been upgraded with four airbags as standard and the option to add two more. It also gets features like burglar alarm, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management, Hill Assist Control and cruise control.
The Hyundai Aura 2023 will be powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine which will be mated to either a five-speed manual or an automatic transmission unit. Th engine is capable of churning out 83 PS of power and 113.8 Nm of peak torque. There will also be a CNG version with a 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel petrol engine that can generate 69 PS of power and 95.2 Nm of peak torque.
Source: PTI
