12 Affordable Electric SUVs Lined Up For Launch In India
The year 2025 is an exciting year for the Indian electric four-wheeler market. We say this because major automakers are gearing up for the launch of a number of affordable electric cars in India. In this list, we are sharing with you the details of 12 affordable electric cars that will be launched this year. So, without any delay, let's jump right into the list.
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara
The first electric vehicle on this list is none other than the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. It is the brand's first electric vehicle in India. This mid-size EV SUV will be launched next month in April. It will be offered with two battery pack options—45 kWh and 61 kWh. The former will get a single motor setup with 142 bhp and 189 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the latter will be offered with a single motor (172 bhp) and an all-wheel-drive dual motor setup making 181 bhp and 300 Nm of torque.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
Next up on the list is the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara's badge-engineered cousin, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Electric SUV. This SUV will get the exact same powertrain as the e-Vitara. However, on the outside, it will boast a different design. It is expected to be launched later this year and will be priced around Rs 20-25 lakh, the same as the e-Vitara.
Kia Carens EV
Kia is also gearing up for the launch of its first mass-market electric vehicle, the Carens EV, in India. The electric version of its already popular MPV will be launched in the coming months. It will most likely get the same electric powertrain as the Hyundai Creta Electric. This could include two battery pack options—51.4 kWh and 42 kWh. The former offers 473 km of range, and the latter offers 390 km of range.
Mahindra XEV 7E
Mahindra will be launching the electric version of the XUV700, which will be called the XEV 7E, in India in the coming months. This SUV will boast the exact same powertrain and features as the XEV 9E. It will get options of 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery packs, paired with dual electric motors making around 200 bhp. It could also be getting an AWD system.
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV
In addition to the XEV 7E, the company has also been testing the XUV 3XO EV, which is the facelifted version of the XUV400 EV. This new model is expected to get the same battery pack as the current XUV400. It will take on the Tata Nexon.ev in India along with the newly launched MG Windsor EV.
Tata Harrier.ev
Tata Motors is also gearing up to rival the Mahindra BE.6 with its upcoming Harrier.ev. The SUV will be based on the brand's Acti.ev architecture and will offer an AWD system thanks to its dual motor setup. This SUV is expected to get a 75 kWh battery pack, offering a real-world driving range of 500 km on a single full charge. It will be priced in the range of Rs 25-30 lakh.
Tata Safari.ev
Along with the launch of the Harrier.ev, Tata Motors will also launch the Safari.ev. It will also get the same electric powertrain as its younger sibling. Once launched, it will take on the Mahindra XEV 9E and 7E in India.
Tata Sierra.ev
In addition to the Harrier and Safari electric SUVs, Tata Motors, in order to take on the Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, will be launching the Sierra.ev in India. This SUV will also be based on the same Acti.ev architecture and will offer both AWD and RWD capabilities. The battery pack is also expected to be the same 75 kWh, offering a real-world range of 500 km on a single full charge.
Skoda Enyaq
Around the month of September, Skoda India could be launching the flagship electric SUV, Enyaq, in India. This model will be priced around Rs 55 lakh and will be offered with 63 kWh and 82 kWh battery pack options.
Nissan Magnite EV
Nissan India, in order to achieve a bigger market share in India and expand its offerings, is working on the development of the Magnite EV. This model is expected to get a battery pack of 40 kWh and could provide a range of 300 km on a single full charge. The launch of this EV SUV is expected to take place later this year.
Renault Kiger EV
As Renault and Nissan are strategic partners, the Renault Kiger is also expected to get the same electric powertrain as the Nissan Magnite EV. Both of these SUVs are expected to be priced in the range of Rs 10-12 lakh, taking on EV SUVs such as the Punch.ev and Nexon.ev.
Kia Syros EV
In addition to the Carens EV, Kia will also be launching the EV version of its newly launched Syros sub-compact SUV. The Syros EV is expected to get a battery pack of around 50 kWh, and it will be able to offer a range of 400 km on a single full charge. Pricing is expected to be around Rs 12-18 lakh.