World Environment Day: Top electric cars with longest range in India – EQ Mag
Today on the occasion of World Environment Day, let’s take a look at upcoming EV cars
Several electric cars are set to launch in India in the coming months
The upcoming electric cars in India will play a very important role in the journey of making this great nation more sustainable and eco-friendly. Also, electric cars will contribute greatly to our march towards the net zero emission target. Today, on the occasion of World Environment Day, let’s take a look at the future of electric cars in India. Here we present a detailed list of the top 5 upcoming electric cars that are set to launch in the very near future and help propel India towards a green and pollution-free future.
Tata Punch EV
Recently spied for the first time, the Tata Punch EV is expected to be Tata’s next big EV offering. It is set to launch in the Indian market by the end of this year or early next year. Likely to be based on an improved, upgraded, and much more efficient Ziptron powertrain, the Punch EV will be placed between Tata Nexon EV and Tata Tigor EV in the brand’s EV lineup. According to recent spy images, the Punch EV is most likely to come with features like an electric parking brake with auto hold, rear disc brakes, and rotary type drive mode selector with a digital display just like the Nexon EV Max. We expect Punch EV to offer a better real-world range of around 350 to 450 km.
Tata Curvv EV
Tata showcased the near-production version of Curvv EV at the 2023 auto expo. Tata Curvv will be launched first with the electric powertrain sometime around mid-2024, and later with the petrol powertrain at the end of 2024 or early 2025. The coupe-style SUV is set to disrupt the mid-size SUV segment with its unique design and advanced technologies like next-gen advanced connected car tech, V2L & V2V charging (Vehicle to Load & Vehicle to Vehicle), level-2 ADAS, large & interactive infotainment screens, etc. It will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, etc. Tata is likely to offer Curvv EV will its next-gen Ziptron powertrain which is expected to be more efficient and robust compared to the Ziptron tech being used in current Tata EVs.
Tata Harrier EV
Tata Motors showcased the near-production version of the Harrier EV at the 2023 auto expo. Tata Motors has specified that the Harrier EV will be a long-range EV, with a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive capability. With Harrier EV, Tata wants to cater to buyers who want a long-range, capable and go-anywhere electric SUV. Moreover, the Harrier EV will be embedded with Tata’s next-generation advanced connected car tech with cloud-connected telematics and auto OTA update capability. As Harrier EV is based on Tata Motors second-gen EV architecture, it would also be equipped with technologies like V2L (Vehicle To Load) and V2V (Vehicle To Vehicle) charging. Moreover, the Harrier EV is also likely to come with level-2 autonomous driving capabilities.
BYD Seal
BYD has already established itself with the Atto 3 and E6 MPV in the Indian market. Now, the world’s biggest EV maker is all set to launch its third product in India in the form of the Seal electric sedan. The BYD Seal sedan will boast of BYD’s born EV platform (e-Platform 3.0) and revolutionary & ultra-safe Blade Battery tech. It is expected to come with two battery pack options: a 61.4 kWh and an 82.5 kWh. According to the CLTC (China Light Duty Vehicle Testing Cycle), the smaller battery pack has a claimed range of 550 kilometers, while the larger one has a range of up to 700 kilometers. The smaller battery pack has a charging capability of up to 110 kW, while the larger one has a charging capability of 150 kW. Also, the bigger battery pack gets an All Wheel Drive drivetrain setup. Moreover, BYD has confirmed the launch of the Seal electric sedan in India in Q4 2023.
Mahindra XUV e8
The upcoming Mahindra XUV e8 is the electrified version of the already-on-sale XUV700. It will be the first Mahindra EV to come with Mahindras’s newly developed INGLO EV platform. Expected to be launched sometime around December 2024, the Mahindra XUV e8 is likely to carry forward the design of the XUV700 with some minor updates and changes. It will also be equipped with advanced features like triple 10.25-inch screens in the front dashboard, level-2 ADAS, next-gen AdrenoX connected car tech, and an all-wheel drive system.
Verdict: All these 5 electric cars are set to launch in India in the next one to one and a half years. Also, these electric cars will truly set the pace for faster EV adoption in India and thus will contribute greatly towards a clean & green environment. Today on the occasion of World Environment Day, let’s hope that the faster adoption of EVs will help India achieve the net zero emission targets before the year 2070.
Source: PTI
