The automobile sector all set to become all electric in coming years. And, the upcoming electric cars in India in 2021 proof this explicitly. The cars will blow your mind with their impressive charging capacities and crazy specifications.
The gradual launch and use of electric vehicles in India will surely help save our environment. Also, various central and government policies have a big contribution in urging people to go all electric.
So, below are upcoming EV cars in India in 2021 year.
1. Tata Altros EV
Tata Altros EV is the only premium electric hatchback car. The EV version of Tata is expected to launch on July 13, 2021. The price of the beast is anticipated around Rs14 lakh and will be kept very close to the price of Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV300 EV. Tata dropped out Altros EV’s appearance in Auto Expo 2020. The 30kWh battery capacity is the key specification. This upcoming EV car in India in 2021 is likely to offer a 300 km range on a single charge. Furthermore, about the battery, using a DC faster charger it can be charged to 80 percent in only one hour. Auto AC, semi-digital instrument cluster and connected car technology is also expected to get featured in this avatar.
2. Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai has taken the veils off the facelifted Kona Electric and is expected to arrive in august 2021 in India. The price is expected to be above Rs23. 75 lakhs. Talking about the Hyundai Kona Electric Powertrain, the facelifted beauty comes with two battery packs: 39.2kWh and 64kWh. The power outputs stand at 204PS and 136PS respectively producing equal amount of torque(395Nm). The range has gone up to 484 km and 305 km respectively. In terms of charging time, using a 100KW DC fast charger both the batteries can be charged up to 10-80 percent on 47 minutes only.
3. Audi e-Tron
E-Tron is Audi’s first attempt at making fully-electric SUV. Audi e-Tron made its first appearance in November 2018 globally. Expected launch date in India is July 15 in 2021. The price anticipated in India is around Rs. 1.40 crore. E-Tron is featured with two electric motors which will drive all the four wheels. The electric motors can produce a total power output of 360PS and e-Tron can run at a cheetah’s speed from 0-100kmph in just 6.6 seconds. Audi E-Tron is also featured with a power boost mode where the power jumps to 480 Kmph and the time for 0-100 Kmph reduces to 0.9 second. There is a 95KWH battery pack that can cover a 400Km range. The battery can be charged using an AC charger. In just half an hour, the battery can be charged up to 80 percent using the quick charging.
4. Mahindra eKUV1OO
India’s first all-electric micro-SUV, Mahindra showcased eKUV100 at Auto Expo 2020. Mahindra eKUV100 may arrive in India this year on December 10 with an expected price tag of Rs8.25 lakhs. Powered by 40kw electric motor, Mahindra eKUV100 is tuned to produce 53bps and 120Nm torque. The 15.9kW lithium-ion battery pack, claims to return a range of 140km on one charge. The battery can be juiced from 0-80 percent in one hour.
5. TESLA Model 3
This upcoming electric car in India 2021 has a lot more to offer. This four-wheeler electric vehicle is the most awaited in India. The electric sedan is expected to launch with a price tag above Rs.60 lakhs. Tesla model 3 is the first electric car that is made available in India by tesla. The model is featured with a 55kWh battery pack that can be supercharged in within 40 minutes from 0-80 percent. The electric motors are tuned to produce a combined horsepower from 283bhp-480bhp. On the single charge the model claims to return the range of 500kms.
6. Volvo XC40 Recharge
Volvo XC40 Recharge will arrive in India in October this year as a completely built unit (CBU) model. The upcoming electric vehicle was showcased globally in 2020. The estimated price for the EV car is about Rs50-55 lakhs. Volvo XC40 Recharge is featured with a 78kWh battery pack equipped with dual electric motors. The two electric motors together produce 402 bhp and 660 Nm torque. This can range up to 418km. Volvo provides two charging options in the electric version. The 11 KW AC charger charges from 1-100 percent in 8-10 hours. And the 150KW DC fast charger juices up the battery from 0-100 percent in only 40 minutes.
7. Mercedes-Benz EQS
The official Indian website of Mercedes-benz has listed the luxury car on their website. That signifies the launch probably in December this year. Tesla model S is believed to be the rival of the luxury electric vehicle. The brand has priced the EQS model Rs 2.00-2.05 crore. Mercedes offers two variants. The EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4MATIC variant. The EQS 450+ variant is powered by a 107.8kWh battery pack that can produce 328bhp and 568Nm of torque. While, EQS 580 4MATIC is capable of producing 516bhp and 855Nm of torque. Using a 110kw DC fast charger the battery can be juiced to 80 percent from zero in only 35 minutes. The fully charged model offers a range of 770kms.
8. Porsche Taycan
Another upcoming electric vehicle in India in May 2021. The Taycan has finally made a debut in the electrified version of vehicles. Porsche Taycan is the first ever electric vehicle from the German brand. The Porsche Taycan is having laid its foundation on the E-concept. The most awaited comes in two variants – Turbo and Turbo S. The Porsche Taycan sedan is powered by a 93.4kwh high voltage lithium-ion battery pack. The turbo is tuned to produce 670PS and 850Nm torque while turbo S produces 751PS and 1049Nm of torque. Porsche Taycan offers a return range of 412km in turbo and 340km in turbo S. Also, the 800-volt charger juices the battery from 5-80 percent in around 22 minutes.
Conclusion
There is an increasing figure of drivers who understand the critical situation to save fuel.
These are 8 upcoming electric cars in India in 2021 has to offer. The prices and the launch dates are mere estimations and may vary with the current situation. Check regularly for your favourite one.
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