The Indian automobile market is currently undergoing a change, which is shifting consumers’ preference towards electric vehicles. So here in this article, we have listed 5 upcoming electric SUVs in India 2025. I have also listed the best electric sedan cars in India. You can check the article if you are interested.
This article will help those who want to purchase an electric SUV in India, not an electric sedan car. Here in this article, we have put as much information as possible to make you an informed decision.
Before going further in this article, you should know that ICE SUVS are all favourites among Indian buyers. Now their favourite ICE SUVS are coming in their electric avatar and will be more popular in the Indian market than ever. In 2025, you can expect an interesting electric SUV launch, and these EVs will offer modern features, improved range and powerful performance.
Upcoming electric SUV in India 2025
Mahindra XUV.e8
Mahindra has already launched its EV-only Mahindra BE 6 & XEV 9E. With the launch of the Mahindra XUV.e8, Mahindra will be more than ready for the Indian electric car market. Mahindra XUV.e8 is Mahindra’s upcoming electric SUV, actually, this is the electric avatar of the popular XUV 700, but with a new design and identity. This will be a 7-seater EV car in India.
Expected main highlights of Mahindra XUV.e8:
- Design- This electric SUV follows the design philosophy of Mahindra’s new Born Electric platform. This is expected that Mahindra XUV.e8 can be a bit bigger than XUV 700, and it will have some electric-only design elements like, closed front grille, lighting signature & better aerodynamics. It will have a modern and futuristic cabin design.
- Range- The Mahindra XUV.e8 will offer a drive range of 450-500 km of ARAI-certified drive range. Mahindra will use their new battery management system and efficient motor with different driving modes to achieve this drive range in their new electric SUV.
- Battery & Motor- It is expected that this EV SUV will come with a big battery and a powerful electric motor, which will offer excellent performance. This might also come with all-wheel drive & front wheel drive.
- Charging- It will come with fast charging support.
Key highlights of Mahindra XUV.e8:
- Dual-screen infotainment and instrument cluster setup
- Connected car technology
- Panoramic sunroof
- Multiple airbags for passenger safety
- ADAS(Advanced Driver Assistance System)
- Premium interior and seating layout
The expected launch date of this upcoming electric SUV is the end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026.
This will be a good option for those who are looking for a big SUV with loads of features and a powerful electric SUV. Mahindra is known for its big SUVs, and it has good roots in the Indian automobile market.
Now let’s talk about the 2nd upcoming electric SUV in India.
Maruti Suzuki eVX
Maruti Suzuki is India’s largest car manufacturer, and they are getting ready for the Indian EV revolution. eVX will be their 1st electric offering in India, which is completely based on the EV-only platform. They have already shown at the 2023 auto expo.
Expected main highlights of Maruti Suzuki eVX:
- Design- Here you will get to see modern & sophisticated design. This will compete in the compact electric SUV segment.
- Range- You can expect 400-500 km of drive range from this electric compact SUV. That is good enough for daily city rides and long road trips.
- Battery & Motor- Comes with a 60 kWh battery and a powerful motor, and will have a front-wheel drive system.
- Charging- It will support fast charging.
Expected key features of Maruti Suzuki eVX:
- Touchscreen infotainment system
- Digital instrument cluster
- Connected car feature
- Multiple airbags for passenger safety
- Rear parking camera & sensor
- ABS
It is expected to launch in mid-2025 or at the end of 2025.
Maruti Suzuki is a well-known car brand in India, and they have a fairly big distribution network. Pricing will determine how competitive this electric SUV will be in the Indian market. If this comes at a good price, then it can be a good option in the mid-range segment.
Hyundai Creta EV
This is India’s one of the most popular compact SUVs, and Hyundai is planning to launch the Creta EV at the end of this year. You should know that Hyundai is also going to introduce its flagship electric sedan in India.
Expected main highlights of Hyundai Creta EV:
- Design- It will feature the same design as the Creta ICE version, basically it is the electric version of the Hyundai Creta petrol, but it will have some EV-only design to set it apart.
- Range- Like other electric cars in this list, this will also offer 400+ km of drive range.
- Battery & Motor- Hyundai will use its advanced EV tech in this upcoming electric SUV, which will have a better battery management system and an efficient electric motor.
- Charging- It will support fast charging.
Key features of Hyundai Creta EV:
- Big touchscreen infotainment system
- Digital instrument cluster
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Connected car technology(BlueLink)
- Wireless charging
- Multiple airbags
- ADAS
Creta SUV is already popular in the Indian market, so this might be a good plus point for this electric avatar. This is going to be a strong competitor in the compact electric SUV market.
Kia Seltos EV
Kia Seltos is a successful compact SUV in India. Kia is planning to launch its electric avatar at the end of 2025 or in the beginning of 2026.
Expected main highlights of Kia Seltos EV:
- Design- You already know it is an electric version Kia Seltos petrol, so the design will also be the same as the petrol version with some changes, which will set it apart from the petrol version.
- Range- Just like the Creta EV, this will also offer 400+ km of drive range.
- Battery & Motor- It may come with a Hyundai electric powertrain, but it is not clear yet.
- Charging- It will support fast charging.
Kia Seltos is known for its features, it is expected that Kia Seltos EV will come with a number of premium features. Its expected price is around 20 lakhs.
Key features of Kia Seltos EV:
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with UVO connected car technology.
- Digital instrument cluster
- Sunroof
- More features like remote access, vehicle tracking, forward collision avoidance system in higher variants.
Now let’s talk about the next upcoming electric SUV in India.
MG Windsor EV Long Range
This is a new variant of the already available MG Windsor EV, this is going to be the long-range variant. MG Windsor EV has features like long-range, premium design and smart features and is a good urban family EV. This is one of the most anticipated upcoming electric SUVs in India.
Let’s look at some of the features and specifications of this upcoming electric SUV. These are expected features.
MG Windsor EV Long Range Features
Battery & Range
- Battery Pack- 50.6kWh
- Range(ARAI)- 460 km*
- DC Fast Charging- It can be charged to 80% in 45-60 min with a 50kW charger
Performance
- Torque & Power- 136 hp of power and 2Nm of torque
- Driving Moods- Eco, Eco+, Normal & Sport
- It has an FWD drivetrain
Smart Features & Technology
MG is always ahead in offering smart features in their cars.
- 10+ inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto
- i-SMART connected car technology
- Over-the-Air Updates
- AI Voice Commands & Remote Control via App
Safety & Comfort
- 6 airbags
- ABS. EBD, ESC and hill-hold control
- 360-degree camera, reverse parking assist
- TPMS & ISOFIX
It is expected that it will have an ADAS suite. Its expected price is around 17 lakhs and will be available from July 2025. It was launched back in September 2025 it is its 1st big update after its launch.
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Kia Carens EV
Kia Carens EV is one of the most awaited upcoming electric MPVs in India. This is Kia’s 1st made in India electric car and Kia Carens EV going to be a strong competitor in the 7-seater segment.
Kia Carens Clavis EV might be launched on July 15, 2025, in India, this is the company’s 1st mass-market electric vehicle.
Key Features & Specifications Kia Carens EV
- Design- The will be the same as the current Carens ICE version but with some EV-specific design elements like a closed grille, aero-optimized ally-wheels and EV badging. This might come with star map LED DRLs, triple-pod LED headlamps and connected star map LED tail lamps.
- Battery & Range- This will have the same battery pack as the Hyundai Creta EV, which comes with 2 battery pack options 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The expected battery range of 42 kWh battery pack is around 390 km and 473 km for 51.4 kWh.
- Motor Output- 42 kWh variant produces 133 bhp of power & 169*bhp of power in the 51.4 kWh variant.
- Charging- 11 kW AC fast charger can charge a 42 kWh battery from 10-100 % in 4 hrs, on the other hand, a 51.2 kWh battery can be charged in 4 hrs 50 mins. 50 kW DC fast charger can charge both variants from 10-80% in 58 mins.
- The cabin might come with dual digital, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
- Ventilated front seats, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Bose Sound system.
- Smart air-purifier, and automatic climate control & might come with rear seat entertainment screen.
- Panoramic sunroof
- 6 airbags(standard)
- It will have level 2 ADAS which will feature automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind view monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.
The expected price of this electric MPV is INR 16-26 lakhs ex-showroom. It will compete with other EVs like Tata Harrier & Hyundai Creta EV.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
This is going to be the company’s 1st mass-market electric SUV. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is one of the most awaited upcoming electric SUV in India.
Key Features & Specifications of Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
- Platform for e Vitara has been designed with the help of Toyota and it is based on the HEARTECT-e platform.
- This will come with two battery pack options, 49 kWh & 61 kWh LFP(Lithium iron-phosphate) batteries, these batteries are being supplied by BYD.
- 49 kWh variant produces 143 bhp of power and 192.5 Nm of torque and the 61 kWh variant produces 173 bhp of power and 192.5 Nm of torque, both come with FWD. It will come with different driving moods like ECO, Normal and Sport.
- Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will have Next-gen Suzuki connect feature which has features like smartwatch connectivity and charging schedule.
- It has 7 airbags(driver knee airbags) and other safety features like Level 2 ADAS(adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking etc…)
It will compete with other electric SUVs like the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6, BYD Atto 3 and Toyota Urban Cruiser EV. Its expected launch date is September 2025 with an expected price range of INR 17-22.5 lakhs ex-showroom. Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is also in the works, this is the re badged version of Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara.
MG M9 Premium electric MPV
MG M9 is a premium electric MPV, which was showcased at Indian Mobility Global Expo 2025.
Key Features & Specifications of MG M9
- MG M9 has, a modern MPV look with automatic sliding doors.
- It has an LED light bar that is stretched forward which has integrated turn signals whereas headlights have chrome.
- It has vertical LED taillights and connected LED light bar
- If we talk about its dimensions its length is 5270 mm, 2000 mm of width and 1840 mm of height. Its wheelbase is 3200 mm and runs on 19-inch alloy wheels
- MG M9 has a big 90 kWh battery pack that offers a WLTP-certified range of 430 km.
- It has a single electric motor that produces 241 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque giving it a top speed of 180 kmph.
- Using an 11 kW AC charger MG M9 can be charged from 5-100% in 8.5 hrs. With DC fast charging it can be charged from 30-80% in 30 minutes.
- It has a 12.3-inch digital infotainment system and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver.
- For Safety, it will come with 7 airbags(driver knee airbags), and level-2 ADAS. Other safety features like a 360-degree camera system, TPMS and electronic parking brakes.
MG M9 is a premium electric MPV, currently, there are not any direct competitors for this electric MPV in the Indian market. M9 is best for those who are looking for a big, comfortable and premium electric vehicle. It will be sold in India via CKD method so its expected price is around INR 70-75 lakhs.
2025 is going to be an exciting year for the electric SUV market in India. This year, major car manufacturer are going to launch their new and upgraded electric SUVs. All these models are very anticipated by the consumers. These upcoming electric SUVs will offer improved range, modern technology and powerful performance. As the trend of electric vehicles continues to grow, more electric SUVs will be on the Indian roads.