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In 2026, affordable compact electric SUVs will be launched in India like Mahindra XUV 3xo EV, Syros EV, Vinfast VF3 and Hyundai Instar Ev.
Most affordable electric offer
Mahindra XUV 3xo EV will be the most affordable electrical offering of domestic automakers in India, which is coming in 2026. This compact SUV is likely to have small sized battery packs (about 35kwh) and an electric motor. There may be some EV-specific changes inside and outside.
| Upcoming compact electric SUV | Potential launch | Potential price |
| Mahindra XUV 3xo Ev | H1, 2026 | Rs 15 – 20 lakhs |
| Kia Cyros Ev | H1, 2026 | Starts at Rs 15 |
| Winfast VF3 | H2, 2026 | RS starts at 10 lakhs |
| Hyundai Inster Ev | H2, 2026 | Rs 10 -15 lakhs |
Kia has already started testing Syros EV, which is going to be launched in early 2026. This model will be introduced with 42kwh and 49kwh NMC battery pack options, which is taken from the Global Hyundai Instar Ev. Spy image shows that it will have a sealed-off grille and front-mounted charging port.
Top-down product strategy
Vinfast has adopted a top-down product strategy for India. He has started his debut here with major VF7 and VF6 electric SUVs, and in 2026 it will carry forward it with affordable VF3 compact electric SUV. At the global level, the VF3 is available in two trims-Eco and plus-and has 18.64kh lithium-ion battery pack.
Adas and 360-Digry Camera
The Tata punch of Hyundai will be introduced in response to EV, Hyundai. In the global market, this compact electric SUV is available with 42kwh and 49kwh battery packs, and the same option is expected to be introduced in India. This model includes several premium features, including ADAS and 360-degree camera.
