Top electric cars to watch out for in 2022

• Several electric cars are set to be launched in India in 2022.
• The major upcoming cars include the new Nexon EV, Kia EV6, Porsche Taycan, Audi Q4 e-tron and more.
• Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming electric cars.

Electric cars have improved a lot over the years and are no longer just a gimmick. The current electric cars offer a decent range and offer fast charging options.

Some of the things that you need to keep in mind while purchasing an electric car include the battery capacity, range and charging time. Top speed is another important factor to consider while purchasing a car.

There are several electric cars set to launch this year, including the Kia EV6, a new Tata Nexon EV, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Audi Q4 e-tron and more.

Today, we look at some of the electric cars to watch out for in 2022.

Model	Expected price	Battery Capacity	Range	Charging time	Top speed
Mahindra eKUV100	₹8-9 lakh	30kWh	140 km	80% - 1 hour	NA
Tata Nexon EV	₹15-18 lakh	40kWh	350-400 km	80% - 1 hour	120 kmph
Hyundai Kona Electric	₹22-24 lakh	39.2kWh	430-480 km	NA	140 kmph
Kia EV6	₹40-44 lakh	58kWh	400-420 km	80% - 18 minutes	150 kmph
Mercedes-Benz EQS	₹1.5-1.75 crore	107.8kWh	770 km	80% - 35 minutes	210 kmph
Porsche Taycan	₹1.5-1.75 crore	71kWh	395-450 km	80% - 40 minutes	230 kmph
Audi Q4 e-tron	₹1-1.25 crore	95kWh	360-480 km	80% - 35 minutes	180 kmph
BMW iX	₹1-1.25 crore	76.6kWh	420-460 km	80% - 1.5 hour	130 kmph
Volvo XC40 Recharge	₹40-44 lakh	78kWh	400-420 km	80% - 40 minutes	180 kmph

The above-mentioned prices are the expected prices and may slightly vary when the cars are officially announced. Additionally, there may be slight changes in the mentioned features.

The increasing costs of petrol and improvements in the range of electric cars have made owning these vehicles a good option for cities. If you are looking to buy a car this year, you can consider one of the upcoming electric cars for your commute.

In addition to electric cars, electric scooters and bikes have also become popular in the country, thanks to the likes of the Ather 450X, Ola S1 and S1 Pro, Revolt RV400 and more.
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