SUVs remain the dominant vehicle in the Indian automobile market and 2024 is set to become the year of electric cars. With the EV market increasing by 42 percent in the year 2024, manufacturers are paying attention. Since SUVs account for more than 50% of the sales for cars electric versions of well-known models are expected to be an important game changer. Below are five highly awaited EV SUVs that are set to go on sale very soon:
1. Tata Curvv EV
- Launch: Early 2024
- Range: 500 km on a single charge
- Features: The Curvv EV will be Tata Motors’ most powerful EV until the Sierra arrives, with aero inserts, EV-specific stylistic elements, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) features seen on high-end EVs.
2. Hyundai Creta EV
- Launch: Expected in 2024
- Battery Pack: 45 or 50kWh
- Features: Hyundai’s first mass-market EV, based on the modified Creta platform, with distinct EV-specific stylistic elements and an affordable pricing strategy.
3. Maruti Suzuki eVX
- Launch: Early 2024
- Battery Pack: 60kWh
- Range: 550 km
- Features: Maruti Suzuki’s first electric vehicle, built on an EV skateboard chassis, with a length of 4.3 meters and a style that closely resembles the concept model.
4. Mahindra XUV.e8
- Launch: Expected in 2024
- Platform: INGLO all-electric architecture
- Features: Similar dimensions to the XUV700, but with a distinct design including a light bar, blanked-off grille, unique interiors with a segmented first passenger screen, and an illuminated emblem on the steering wheel.
5. Tata Harrier EV
- Launch: Expected in 2024
- Platform: Acti.ev platform
- Features: Potential for V2L and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) charging capabilities, serving as a portable power source. Details on performance, range, and feature list are yet to be announced, but road testing images have increased excitement.
The upcoming electric SUVs will transform the Indian automotive market by offering high-end features, impressive options, and competitive prices. While the EV market grows and develop, these models are at the leading edge of sustainable development and innovation within the market.
