Top EVs to watch out for in 2022: From Mahindra eKUV100, Tata Nexon EV to Volvo XC40 Recharge

Dec 14, 2021

By: Shadab Rabbani

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EV cars

Electric vehicles adoption has caught pace across the globe, and the Indian market is also expected to see even more fresh additions next year. Let’s take a look.

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Mahindra eKUV100

This upcoming EV was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020. It is expected to launch under ₹10 lakhs, making it one of the most affordable EVs in India. Battery: 15.9kWh battery.

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Tata Nexon EV

The popular Tata Nexon EV is likely to get an update in 2022. In terms of upgrade, the car may get an improved motor and larger battery.

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Hyundai Kona Electric

The Hyundai Kona EV is likely to get a facelift with sleeker look. It will get redesigned LED headlights, bumper and rear LED lights. It will feature a 39.2kWh battery and the expected price is ₹25 lakhs.

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Kia EV6

Kia will make its EV debut with the EV6. The 5-seater car is expected to arrive late in 2022. The expected starting price for the vehicle is ₹60 lakhs. Variants- All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

The EQS is the electric equivalent of the S-class from Mercedes Benz. The car will arrive with a massive 107.8 kWh battery pack and the expected cost would be around ₹2.5 crore.

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Porsche Taycan

Porsche's first EV in India would come in three variants — 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. The four seater will have four massive screens. The car will cost around ₹2.5 crore.

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Audio Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron will be the company’s fourth EV to launch in India. It will arrive late in 2022 and is expected to be priced at ₹75 lakhs.

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BMW iX

The car has an aluminium body and seats made of recycled plastic. It will feature a 105.2kWh battery and will arrive late in 2022. The expected cost is around ₹1 crore.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge

The Volvo XC40 Recharge would be the company’s first fully electric vehicle in India. It will feature a 78kWh battery and cost ₹70 lakhs.

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