With six EVs by 2028, will Hyundai be the market disruptor?

Hyundai is planning to bring in six electric vehicles (EVs) into India by 2028 and these cars will serve all segments — from the mass market to premium customers — and could the move make it the disruptor in the Indian market?

 

This would be a smart move by the South Korean company as it would offer a wider EV choice to its customers, which could turn out to be a game changer for its sales.

Will Citroen C3 electric steal the thunder away from Tata Tiago EV?

Citroen is now betting big on India’s electric vehicle (EV) market by bringing in the affordable electric C3 and this will help the company catch the volume customers early, and maybe, steal the thunder away from the Tata Tiago electric, which was till now India’s most-affordable EV.

For Citroen and other car makers, bringing in an affordable EV makes sense because that is the prime purpose of an EV, that is, saving costs as well as the environment from toxic fuel.

With XUV400, XUV700 launch plans, Mahindra readies to take on Tata

The Mahindra XUV.e8, which would be the all-new electric version of the XUV700, is likely to be launched around December 2024, while XUV400 electric’s booking is on, which shows that Mahnidra is ready for the big battle with Tata in India’s electric vehicle (EV) space.

 

The price range of the Mahindra electric XUV700 may be around Rs 20 lakh (Rs 20,00,000) and the large SUV would slug it out with the likes of Tata Harrier EV, which is set to be rolled out around the same time.

Slowdown bug bites Tesla as it cuts prices of EVs in US, Europe

The slowdown bug seems to have bitten even Tesla, which recently cut prices of most electric vehicles (EVs) by around 20 per cent in the US as well as Europe.

Elon Musk’s firm may have anticipated a recession and wants to rev up demand for its cars so that it can make up for the possible imminent downturn.

TOP 3 interesting cars at the Auto Expo 2023 | Solar car Eva, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Maruti Suzuki eVX concept

The top 3 picks in the interesting cars’ list at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida (near Delhi) are as follows: Solar car Eva, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Maruti Suzuki eVX concept (but not necessarily in that order).

Solar car Eva

India’s first solar car Eva, which looks like the Tata Nano, may take years to become popular as solar tech and infra are yet to come of age.

Auto Expo 2023 | Tech marvel that could change the way EVs function

During the Auto Expo 2023, we got to see some interesting electric vehicles (EVs) but that was not all… we also saw some tech marvel that could change the way EVs function.

 

Repos Energy: Generating power from waste

 

For instance, Tata-backed Repos Energy delivered its BIO-EV charger (EV-DATUM), which is capable of generating power from waste!

Auto Expo 2023 | Cheaper Hyundai Ioniq 5 may beat Kia EV6 in sales

Hyundai has finally rolled out the Ioniq 5 at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, and the crossover will be Rs 16 lakh (Rs 16,00,000) cheaper than its sister car, the Kia EV6, as the former will be assembled in India.

The Ioniq 5 will come for an introductory price of Rs 44.95 lakh (Rs 44,95,000) (ex-showroom) to the first 500 customers, which is still steep.

Tesla to make a dent globally even in long term | Model Y may become highest-selling car in the world

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling passenger car in Europe during November, trumping the Volkswagen Golf, and this could be an indication that Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company is here to make a big dent even in the medium-to-long term and the Model Y could even become the leading electric car (in terms of sales) globally.

Tesla top EV seller in Europe

The Model Y was out of the top-50 list in October but it made a sharp U-turn in November by selling over 19,000 cars in Europe, which is a surge of 250 per cent compared to the same period last year.

India EV sales to cross 1 million in 2022 but demand for petrol & diesel cars to remain strong

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country could surpass the 10-lakh (one million) mark in 2022, according to the Indian government’s data but this may not slow down the demand for petrol and diesel passenger vehicles in the near-to-medium term.

 

EV sales figures from Vahan database

 

According to data from the Union road transport ministry’s Vahan database, 9.95 lakh (995,000) electric vehicles have been registered in the country so far in 2022. In comparison, this is a 3x rise from 3.22 lakh (322,000) in 2021 and around eightfold surge from 1.21 lakh (121,000) in 2020.

With the global ID.Aero, Volkswagen plans aggressive launches in US, Europe, China

Volkswagen (VW) is set to unveil the global ID.Aero, its electric vehicle (EV) — which would replace the Passat — in the second half of 2023 in North America, China and Europe, and with this roll out, the company may be planning an aggressive global launch of its EVs.

 

VW had showcased the ID.Aero in June this year, and depending on the market response, it would accelerate the transition of its line up of existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into EVs.

Tata Punch EV may see a huge response

Tata Motors has been slowly and steadily upping its affordable electric vehicle (EV) range, and now, its popular compact SUV the Punch electric may be launched soon, which could see a phenomenal response in the passenger vehicles market and make the auto giant retain its top slot in India’s EV space by a wide margin, even in the long term.

The Punch EV will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2023, and production could start in June 2023 while the actual roll out may take place around the festive season beginning October 2023.

Will Maruti Suzuki launch Omni in its electric avatar?

Is the country’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki gearing up to bring back the Omni in its electric avatar and could this give it an edge over rivals in the electric vehicle (EV) space?

The Omni van was the country’s best-selling family car once but the car market in India has transformed to a great extent since then.

BMW to bring in India’s best e-scooter CE 04 but price could be high | Pure Electric ecoDryft may be priced smarter

Hyderabad-based electric two-wheeler brand Pure Electric has unveiled its new electric motorcycle, the ecoDryft, which may see good response, given its style and smart pricing, while the BMW CE 04 e-scooter would be the best electric scooter in India but the price may be high.

BMW CE 04 scooter

The two-wheeler unit of Bavarian manufacturer BMW had released a teaser image of the CE 04 electric scooter recently. 

Will MG 4’s five-star rating give it an edge in India?

The MG 4 electric vehicle (EV), a hatchback, has clinched a five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests and this may give it an edge over its rivals in India.

MG India had unveiled the MG 4 around July and the company has said that it would be up for display at the Auto Expo 2023.

Mercedes-Benz EQB SUV is feature rich with smart pricing

Mercedes-Benz has just rolled out a new electric vehicle (EV), which it calls the all-new EQB, in India, giving luxury car buffs yet another feature-rich choice, and that too, at a smart price point.

The EQB 300 4M fully-electric SUV is designed keeping Indian car buyers and Indian conditions in mind.

With Innova Crysta EV plan, road ahead for Toyota could be electric

Toyota Innova Crysta’s electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) was showcased as a concept in April 2022, but now, it seems the maker of hybrid vehicles is finally readying the Crysta’s electric vehicle (EV), implying that the road ahead for the company would be electric.

Like India’s Maruti Suzuki, Toyota also does not want to jump straight into EVs but instead, it would be rolling out strong and mild hybrids in the interim before going full throttle on electric cars.

After JLR, could we see Tata Motors foray into hydrogen cars?

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has for quite some time been working on a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the Land Rover Defender with testing set to begin soon... and so, it could be possible that even Tata Motors is thinking of entering the arena of hydrogen cars with its fleet.

 

The company had said that the FCEV concept is part of JLR’s strategy to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net-zero emission in its supply chain, products and operations by 2039. 

Hyundai Nexo hydrogen car will sell well in India only after charging infra gets a boost

The Hyundai Nexo 2022 is all set to make a foray into India but the price tag seems to be steep for it to gain acceptance in a big way and also, the fuel type of the car is yet to get a boost in almost all countries globally.

According to Hyundai, even among its cars, the 2022 Nexo is unique in many ways, and among them are the design and fuel type. 

Will Ultraviolette Automotive F77 electric bikes have a smooth ride in India?

Ultraviolette Automotive has rolled out its F77 electric bike in two variants — F77 Original and F77 Recon — but will these bikes have a smooth ride in India at such steep price points?

Both the bikes are different so far as battery capacity, range, performance and price are concerned. 

Besides, there is also another variant on offer — the F77 Limited Edition — that has the highest performance levels. And, only 77 units of this edition will be manufactured.

Will Pravaig electric SUV ‘Defy’ all logic?

Bengaluru-based automotive start-up Pravaig Dynamics has launched a premium electric SUV, the Defy electric vehicle (EV), priced around Rs 39.5 lakh (Rs 39,50,000), but it is to be seen whether buyers would flock for it at such a price point, especially because it is from a start-up.

SUV’s exterior design

The Pravaig Defy is offered with angular styling, which gives it a crossover-like look. Pravaig bills the styling theme as ‘brutal sophistication.’