Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. As we move into 2023, there are several new electric car models that are expected to hit the Indian market. Here are some of the best electric cars to look out for in India in 2023.
Mahindra XUV 400 launched in January 2023 with two variants – XUV 400 EC and XUV 400 EL. It is a five-seater, fully automatic electric four-wheeler powered by a 72.6 kWh long-range lithium-ion battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. A 50kW DC fast charger takes 50 minutes to charge 0-80%. The 7.2 kW/32A charger takes 6 hours 30 minutes, and the 3.3 kW/16A charger takes 13 hours 30 minutes. The top variant can sprint from 0-100 kph in 8.3 seconds with a top speed of 150 kmph and a driving range of 456 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
Mahindra XUV 400 offers a price range of Rs 15.99 to 18.99 lakhs, and all three SUV variants come in infinity blue, napoli black, arctic blue, galaxy grey, and everest white. The key features are an IP67-rated battery pack, a sunroof, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, six airbags, an overspeed warning system (ABS), electronic brake force distributions (EBD), and linked car technology with OTA.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 launched in January 2023. It is a five-seater, electric four-wheeler powered by a 72.6 kWh long-range battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 185 km/h and an ARAI-certified range of 631 km. It also has a dynamic and sporty acceleration that can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
The battery has an 800 V battery, a 72.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, and an 8-year battery warranty. A 350kW DC ultra-fast charger takes 18 minutes to complete 10-80%, and 50 kW DC takes 57 minutes. An 11 kW AC charger takes at least 6 hours and 55 minutes to charge fully. Ioniq 5 is available in a price range of Rs 45.95 lakhs with different colours such as gravity gold matte, optic white, and midnight black pearl. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 features include push button start, cruise control, leather seats, and ventilated seats.
TATA Tigor EV launched in November 2022 with four variants – XE, XT, XZ+, and XZ+ Lux. It is a five-seater, fully automatic electric four-wheeler powered by a 26-kWh lithium-ion battery that enables the motor to produce 74 horsepower and 170 Nm of torque. A DC fast charger takes 59 minutes to complete 10-80%. A 15A plug point takes at least 9.4 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 80 km/h and a driving range of 315 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
The TATA Tigor EV is offered in a price range of Rs 12.49 to 13.75 lakhs and comes in multiple colours – signature teal blue, daytona grey, and magnetic red. It is waterproof and dustproof that works on ziptron technology. An anti-lock braking system, airbags, front fog lights, cruise control, and automated climate control are among the features of the TATA Tigor EV.
TATA Tiago EV launched in September 2022 with seven variants -XE, XT, XZ, XTA, XZ Plus, XZA, and XZA Plus. It is the cheapest five-seater, electric four-wheeler. The top variant is automatic with a 24-kWh lithium-ion battery and a motor that produces 74 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. A DC fast charger takes 57 minutes, and an AC plug point takes at least 3.6 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 120 km/h and a driving range of 315 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
The TATA Tiago EV is offered in a price range of Rs 8.69 to 11.99 lakhs and comes in multiple colours – daytona grey, flame red, opal white, midnight plum, and arizona blue. An anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic brake force distribution (EBD), dual airbags, fog lights, rear parking sensors, a seat-belt reminder, and overspeed warning are among the features of the TATA Tigor EV.
TATA Nexon EV Max launched in May 2022 with seven variants -XE, XT, XZ, XTA, XZ Plus, XZA, and XZA Plus. It is the cheapest five-seater, electric four-wheeler. The top variant is automatic with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and a motor that produces 141 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, claiming a 0-100 km h sprint in under 9 seconds. A 50kW DC fast charger takes 56 minutes to charge 0 to 80%, and a 3.3kW AC charger with a 15A plug takes at least 15 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 140 km/h and a driving range of 437 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
The TATA Nexon EV Max is offered in a price range of Rs 16.49 to 20.04 lakhs and comes in multiple colours – pristine white, daytona grey, and a new intensi-teal. The TATA Nexon EV Max has several features, including an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), airbags, cruise control, multiple drive modes, Zconnect-smartwatch compatibility, rain-sensing wipers, and automated climate control.
BYD ATTO3 launched in May 2022 with two variants – ATTO 3 extended and an ATTO 3 special range. It is a five-seater, electric four-wheeler. The top variant is automatic with a 60.48 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery and a motor that produces 201 bhp and 310 Nm of torque, claiming a 0-100 kmph sprint in under 7.3 seconds. A 50kW DC fast charger takes 56 minutes to charge 10 to 80%, and a 7.2kW AC charger with a 32A plug takes at least 9.6 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 160 km/h and a driving range of 521 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
BYD ATTO3 is priced between Rs 33.99 and 34.49 lakhs, while the Atto 3 Extended Range is available in surf blue, parkour red, boulder grey, ski white, and forest green the Atto 3 Special Range. It features an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), seven airbags, parking sensors, a seat belt reminder, automated climate control, and an overspeed warning.
The British automaker MG launched MG ZS EV in March 2022 with three variants – Excite, exclusive, and exclusive ionic ivory. It is a five-seater, electric four-wheeler. The top variant is automatic with a 50.3 kWh Hi-tech battery and a motor that produces 173 bhp and 280 Nm of torque, claiming a 0-100 kmph sprint in under 8.5 seconds. A 50 DC fast charger takes 60 minutes to complete 0-80%. A 7.4 AC charger takes at least 8.5 to 9 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 175 km/h and a driving range of 461 km. It has a sport driving mode and an eight-year battery warranty.
The pricing of the MG ZS EV is between Rs 22.98 and 27.00 lakhs, and it comes in starry black, aurora silver, glaze red, and candy white. The MG ZS EV has an electronic brake force distribution (EBD), six airbags, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, a seat belt reminder, cruise control, automated climate control, electronic stability control, hill descent control, and an overspeed warning. It also has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control.
Volvo launched Volvo XC 40 Recharge P8 AWD in July 2022. It is a five-seater, electric four-wheeler. The top variant is automatic with a 78-kWh lithium-ion battery and a motor that produces 402 bhp and 660 Nm of torque, claiming a 0-100 kmph sprint in under 4.9 seconds. A 50 kW DC fast charger takes 68 minutes 150 kW DC takes 31 mins to charge fully. A 7.4 AC charger takes at least 12 hours to charge fully. It has a top speed of 180 km/h and a driving range of 418 km. It has an eight-year battery warranty.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is available in onyx black, fjord blue, thunder grey, sage green, and crystal white, with a starting price of Rs 56.90 lakhs. In addition to seven airbags, a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, Push Button Start, and cruise control, the Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD features automated climate control, and an overspeed warning, boasts an electronic braking force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes (ABS).
In July 2019, Hyundai Kona Electric launched via the CKD process in two variants: Kona premium and kona premium dual tone. It is a five-seater, electric four-wheeler with eco, eco+, comfort, and sport driving modes. The top variant is automatic with a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and a motor that produces 134 bhp and 395 Nm of torque, claiming a 0-100 kmph sprint in under 9.7 seconds. A 100 kW DC fast charger takes 57 minutes to charge 0 to 80%, while an AC charger takes at least 6 hours and 10 minutes to charge fully. It has a top speed of 165+ km/h with a driving range of 452 km and an eight-year battery warranty.
Hyundai Kona premium dual tone is available in polar white, typhoon silver, marina blue, and phantom black, with a starting price of Rs 24.03 lakhs. The key features are six airbags, an adjustable sunroof, parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control and push button start, automated climate control, and an overspeed warning.
Model
Price
Range
Battery
Capacity
Top Speed
Mahindra XUV 400
Rs 15.99 to 18.99 Lakhs
456 KM
72.6 kWh
150 kmph
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Rs 45.95 Lakhs
631 KM
72.6 kWh
185 kmph
TATA Tigor EV
Rs 12.49 to 13.75 Lakhs
315 KM
26 kWh
80 kmph
TATA Tiago EV
Rs 8.69 to 11.99 Lakhs
315 KM
24 kWh
120 kmph
TATA Nexon EV Max
Rs 16.49 to 20.04 Lakhs
437 KM
40.5 kWh
140 kmph
BYD ATTO3
Rs 33.99 and 34.49 Lakhs
521 KM
60.48 kWh
160 kmph
MG ZS EV
Rs 22.98 and 27.00 Lakhs
461 KM
50.3 kWh
175 kmph
Volvo XC 40 recharge
Rs 56.90 Lakhs
418 KM
78 kWh
180 kmph
Hyundai Kona Electric
Rs 24.03 Lakhs
452 KM
39.2 kWh
165+ km/h
In conclusion, electric cars are becoming more popular in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues, the availability of government incentives, and the introduction of new models with improved features. If you are looking to purchase an electric car in 2023, the above-listed options are some of the best ones available in India.
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