Electric vehicles in India: the most viable future option?

In 2010, the government announced financial incentives for makers of electric vehicles sold in India as part of a Rs 95 billion scheme approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Since then, the national government has taken a number of efforts, first under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and later under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to encourage more Indians to choose electric vehicles.

People in India are now ready to switch to electric vehicles, and various carmakers are digging deep to get one on the road as soon as possible. Tata which launched Nexon EV in January 2020 has sold over 4500 units and has gained the title of the best electric car in India.

Is India ready for EV’s?

India will become the world’s No. 1 electric car manufacturer, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, but I don’t believe it will become the world’s No. 1 consumer any time soon. Because individuals in India have yet to upgrade their BS-III automobiles, which is a major disappointment.

New EV’s launch expected in India in 2022

Multiple electric cars have already been launched in the country, and 2022 is predicted to be a significant year for electric automobiles, with automakers planning to debut several models in the next year.

Tata Altroz EV

Tata to release the Tata Altroz EV. The new Agile Light Advanced (ALFA) technology will power the Altroz EV. It debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and will be equipped with Ziptron technology. It will have a range of 250 to 300 kilometres.

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Due to a semiconductor scarcity, the Volvo XC40 Recharge, which was set to debut in 2021, has been postponed. It will now be announced in the first half of 2022, according to current estimates. The vehicle has a 78-kilowatt-hour battery pack and can travel up to 418 kilometres on a single charge.

Tata Tiago EV 

Tata is also preparing to launch the Tiago EV in the sub-ten lakh category in India. The vehicle is scheduled to make its debut in the second half of 2022.

Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Mercedes-Benz EQS, an electric version of the iconic S-Class, is expected to arrive in the country in the second half of 2022. It will have a 107.8 kWh battery pack and a range of up to 770 kilometres on a single charge.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla is also all set to launch it’s first EV in India. Tesla has picked Bangalore for it’s first plant and it is rumored that Tesla will launch Model 3 in India as it’s the most affordable Tesla car.