Electric vehicles are proving to be the harbinger of sustainable development in the automobile industry. Why? Because the world has a finite supply of fossil fuels, and once they’re gone, we’ll have more than starting trouble when it comes to our cars.
The Indian market is no different. We’ve all heard of Delhi’s severe pollution woes. We can’t deny that conventional cars are part of the problem. The other common gripe we get to hear is, how the price of petrol and diesel are burning holes in people’s wallets and purses. Clearly, we need an alternative solution, and we need it fast.
Fortunately, we have a sizeable roster of electric vehicles making landfall in the Indian market over the course of the next year. They hold great promise in easing out India’s fuel woes and potentially reshaping the Indian automobile sector. The interesting thing to note is that almost every major carmaker seems to have an electric ace up their sleeve for next year. Let’s take a closer look at them individually:
1) Tata Nano EV
Estimated starting price:₹ 5 Lakhs
Let’s start with the smallest of the small. By merging their budget car with a fuel-efficient electric engine, Tata may have a winner on their hands. There’s no official statement on the electric Nano yet, but experts say it is very much on the cards. The 48-volt power is said to be coming out sometime later this year and is speculated to run 200km on a single charge.
Tata Nano EV
2) Mahindra eKUV100
Estimated starting price: ₹ 7-9 Lakhs
This is the spiritual successor to Mahindra’s e20. This beast is powered by a 40kW motor and a sizeable battery capacity of 15.9kWh, this beast can cover 120km on a single charge, and comes with fast-charging. Expect to see this in the market later in 2020.
Mahindra eKUV100
3) Nissan Leaf
Estimated starting price: ₹ 40 Lakhs
If the price point startled you, you should know that this car has the reputation to back it up. This e- hatchback is the most successful electric ride in the world, and a huge draw for Nissan. Efficiency is the name of the game here, coming with an impressive 241km range with a 40kWh battery. It also comes with Nissan’s “intelligent” features. It’s surely going to become the golden standard for e-vehicles in India.
Nissan Leaf
4) MG eZS
Estimated starting price: ₹ 25 Lakhs
Morris Garages made quite a splash when they entered the Indian market last year, with their Hector. Now, they’re looking to keep the momentum going with their new all-electric SUV. Packing a 45kWh battery, this model seems poised to redefine the SUV market in India.
MG eZS
5) Hyundai Kona
Estimated starting price: ₹ 25 Lakhs
This vehicle just hit the market, and it looks like the Korean carmaker has hit all the right notes with the Kona. It offers the complete package, with a certified range of 452km to its name. The Kona also offers multiple driving modes and comes at a competitive price point for an electric SUV.
Hyundai Kona Electric
With a wide array of electric vehicles coming to the country in just this year, it’s safe to say that India is taking a step in the right direction towards fuel-efficiency. Here’s hoping that electric cars become successful and bring healthy change to the world!
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