The future of vehicles is electric, and it seems that home-grown companies like Tata, Mahindra & Maruti Suzuki knows the fact. That’s why some of the most anticipated upcoming electric cars for 2021 are from these companies.

The Indian consumer market has also started to pick up on the fact that electric vehicles are not just a fad but a necessity for a cleaner and better environment. Tata Motors proved this point in 2020 when it sold over 3000 Nexon EV cars in less than a year. Yes, we do agree that the share of electric cars when compared to standard petrol or diesel alternative is small. But Indian government & car manufacturers are working together to make sure that in the near future 1 out of every 5 cars is electric.

Having said that, let’s take a look at some of the most anticipated upcoming electric cars for 2021:

Tata Altroz EV

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TATA-Altroz-EV

Tata displayed its electronic version of Atroz hatchback at 2020 Auto Expo. The petrol version of the car spiced up the hatchback category as it brought together premium components in a small factor. According to the reports, the electronic version of the Altroz will possess the same firepower of Nexon EV. To the uninitiated the Nexon EV uses a 30.2 kWh battery pack. Altroz’s battery in all likelihood will deliver a range between 250km-300 km. Although official price is yet to be announced, most car aggregators suggest Altroz to be priced below Rs. 10-lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata HBX EV

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Tata-HBX-EV

The HBX EV is another home-grown offering from the most trusted companies in India, Tata. The HBX EV will be in categorized in the mini-SUV category and will be most likely released in 2021. The company launched its concept vehicle at the 2020 Auto Expo and released a few details that got electronic vehicle enthusiasts quite excited. The HBX will be released with the proprietary Ziptron EV powertrain, which will offer the consumers a range of 300 km. The HBX EV will be packed with a 30.2 kWh battery pack which will give the car a respectable 129bhp.


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Mahindra eXUV300

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Mahindra-eXUV300

Since the launch of the first XUV500 and XUV 300, Mahindra has been ruling the hearts of Indian car lovers and the roads as well. Mahindra EXUV 300 will have a range of 375 km and will compete directly with Tata Nexon EV. The EXUV300 will come in 2 flavours, the standard variant offering a range of 200 km and the long-range variant with a range of up to 375 km. There’s not much known or heard about the car, but the car is made on the Mahindra Electric Scalable and Modular Architecture 350. It’ll be packed with a 350-volt powertrain battery that will be seen in several other Mahindra electric cars. Reports claim that Mahindra will be selling the EXUV 300 at Rs. 18-lakh.

Mahindra EKUV100

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Mahindra-eKUV100

The EKUV100 will be a mini-SUV which will be offered at a lucrative cost of Rs. 8.25 lakh, making it one of the most affordable electric mini-SUVs in India. The EKUV100 will get its power from its 40kW motor that will churn a 53bhp power and raise the peak torque to 120 Nm. The home-grown EKUV100 will come with a battery pack with 15.8 kWh capacity which will give the vehicle owners a range of 120 km on a full charge. Although no details about the charging time are known yet, reports do suggest that it may take the car owner 1 hour to get the car charged up to 80% using the DC fast charger.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR EV

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Maruti-Suzuki-WagonR-EV

If one would take a survey on which cars have ruled the Indian roads and have been trusted by average Indian consumers, Maruti Suzuki WagonR would be sitting somewhere at the top of the list. It of course then makes sense for Maruti Suzuki to plan an electric version of the WagonR. According to reports, the car will come with a range of around 130 km and will be priced at Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Talking about the charging time, the car is expected to take around 7 hours to be completely charged, and will also possess the DC fast-charging feature which will let it be charged to 80% in under 1 hour.