Electric vehicle (EV) market is flourishing in India, with sales reaching a record 35,048 units in September 2026, registering a massive 95.4% YoY growth. Tata Motors continued to lead the segment with a 42.2% market share, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW MG Motor and VinFast.
Considering the strong growth in EV demand, carmakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Tata, Mahindra and Honda are gearing up to expand their presence in the segment with several new model launches in the first half of 2027.
Hyundai Ioniq P
Hyundai has already confirmed the launch of a new compact electric SUV by March 2027, codenamed HE1i. According to reports, the could be named the Hyundai Ioniq P, and will be positioned against the Tata Punch EV. It’s expected to be offered in two version – Standard Range and Long Range. The Ioniq P is expected to be built on Hyundai’s E-GMP (K) platform, which also underpins the global-spec Inster EV. Hyundai will initially source battery cells from China’s Svolt.
Honda Alpha 0
The production-ready is set to make its official debut on December 2, 2026. While details of the EV are still under wraps, Honda has confirmed that it will be offered with two LFP battery pack options, expected to range between 65kWh – 75kWh.
The Alpha 0 could feature a single-motor with a front-wheel drive (FWD) system. The EV is expected to have a wheelbase of around 2,700mm – 2,800mm. Upon launch, the Honda Alpha 0 will compete with the Mahindra BE 6, Tata Sierra EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Toyota Ebella and Maruti eVitara.
Mahindra Vision S
Mahindra & Mahindra is all geared-up to introduce a new electric SUV in December, 2026. While the carmaker hasn’t yet to reveal the model’s name and details, it’s expected to be the production version of the .
Featuring a boxy stance and rugged styling, the upcoming model is likely to join Scorpio family. It will be the first production model to be based on Mahindra’s NU_IQ platform, which supports multiple powertrain options. The SUV’s ICE version could be offered with 1.5-litre turbo petrol and diesel engines.
Tata Safari EV
The launch of the has been postponed, and is now expected to take place in January 2027. Upon launch, it will directly rival the Mahindra XEV 9S and MG Hector Tomahawk EV. Built on Active.ev+ platform, the Safari EV is expected to share 65kWh and 75kWh battery packs with the Harrier EV. Media reports also suggest that the electric SUV could also be offered with a larger 80kWh battery pack option.
Tata Avinya EV
The first electric SUV under Tata Motors’ premium Avinya EV range is set to arrive early next year. It’s expected to be the production version of the , which was first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo last year. The upcoming EV will be based on a derived version of Cherry-JLR’s Freelander platform, and could be offered with dual-motor setup. The Avinya X is expected to deliver a driving range of over 500km on a single charge.