500 KM+ range, sunroof and 6 airbags! These 5 new electric cars will make a big entry in the market, starting price is only ₹ 9.99 lakh

500 KM+ range, sunroof and 6 airbags! These 5 new electric cars will make a big entry in the market, starting price is only ₹ 9.99 lakh

Upcoming Electric Cars in India: The demand for EVs is continuously increasing in the Indian auto market. Taking advantage of this, the country's popular car manufacturing companies are planning to introduce many new products in this segment in the coming days. Some of these have been unveiled and some upcoming EVs were also seen during testing.

In such a situation, we have brought for you a list of 5 new electric cars ready to enter the Indian market. This includes the names of Tata Punch EV Facelift, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella, Mahindra BE 6 Rall-E (sporty variant of BE 6) and Tata Avinya EV. Let us take a look at their possible design, interior, features, battery, motor and range details.

1. Tata Punch EV Facelift

Tata Punch EV is already a popular micro-SUV in India and its facelift can be seen only in the first half of this year. This updated version will come with a more modern design, better features and possibly improved range compared to the current model. Talking about the specifications, it will have 25 kWh and 35 kWh battery pack options, which give ARAI range of 315-421 km.

The facelift can get a new front grille, LED lighting, larger touchscreen infotainment system, advanced connectivity and more creature comforts like ventilated seats, sunroof etc. The price range is likely to be slightly above the current level, around ₹10-16 lakh (ex-showroom). This car is perfect for the city, where small size, high ground clearance and low maintenance are in demand. Its starting ex-showroom price can be kept at Rs 9.99 lakh.

2. Maruti Suzuki and Vitara

Maruti Suzuki's first mainstream electric SUV e Vitara will be launched in early 2026. It will probably be introduced in February-March only. It will compete with cars like Hyundai Creta EV, MG ZS EV and Mahindra BE 6 in the mid-size SUV segment. It will come with two battery options – 49 kWh and 61 kWh.

The variant with larger battery gives ARAI range up to 543 km. Power will be between 142-172 bhp and FWD (front-wheel drive) setup will be the main one. AWD may also come later. Features include 10.25-inch touchscreen, ADAS, 7 airbags, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and JBL audio. It has a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Expected price is between ₹17-25 lakh.

3. Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella

Toyota's first EV will be launched in India under the name of Urban Cruiser Ebella. This is a badge-engineered version of Maruti e Vitara. It has been unveiled in January 2026 and is expected to be launched in February. It will also come with 49 kWh and 61 kWh batteries, where the larger battery gives 543 km ARAI range.

Power 142-172 bhp, features include 10.1-inch infotainment, JBL sound, ventilated seats, level-2 ADAS, 7 airbags and 12-color ambient lighting. Toyota is offering it 8-year battery warranty, BaaS (Battery as a Service) and 60% buyback offer. Expected price is around ₹16-24 lakh.

4. Mahindra BE 6 Rall-E

Mahindra BE 6 has already been launched (starting at Rs 18.90 lakh), but its Rall-E variant (the sporty version inspired by the concept) will come with more updates in 2026. It is based on the INGLO platform, which is performance-focused. The batteries are 59 kWh and 79 kWh. The range is 500+ km (MIDC) and it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.

Features include ADAS, 360-degree camera, high-speed charging (175 kW) and premium interior. It is in coupe-SUV style, which will attract youth buyers. The price is expected to be between ₹ 18-27 lakh. Mahindra's EV technology and performance will make it strong in the sporty EV segment.

5.Tata Avinya EV

Tata Avinya is Tata's premium EV brand, which will be launched in late 2026 or early 2027. It is based on Gen-3 architecture, which is inspired by JLR. It will come in SUV/crossover style, with a range of 500+ km (with ultra-fast charging in 30 minutes), premium interior, advanced ADAS, connectivity and luxury features. It can be launched at a starting ex-showroom price of around ₹ 50-60 lakh.

These five cars can change the Indian EV market in 2026. Tata and Mahindra are already strong, while the entry of Maruti-Toyota will give a boost to the mass-market. Affordable range, better charging and safety will definitely accelerate EV adoption. Overall, this year is also going to be game-changing for EVs.

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Be ready! Mahindra is bringing brand new electric car, competition will be strong in segment

Be ready! Mahindra is bringing brand new electric car, competition will be strong in segment

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Mahindra 2026 will launch the XUV 3xo EV and BE6 Rail-E off-roader, which will include dual electric motors, new features and updated XUV700 facelifts.

New Delhi. The goal of Mahindra & Mahindra aims to strengthen its EV portfolio in the next year to strengthen the new ICE-Tunade EV and Born-Electric SUV portfolio. While the XEV 9E and BE6 are already good cells for the car manufacturer, the upcoming Mahindra XUV 3xo EV and the BE6 Rail-E off-roads are going to come to the showroom in 2026. Mahindra Be 6 Rail-E's repeated pictures indicate tremendous testing before its official launch.

What showed in spy image?

The seen test mule was hidden heavy calamity, hiding most of its design details. However, some design elements such as black wheel arch cladings were clearly visible.

BE 6 off-road centric variant
Be 6 Rail-E was first seen in its concept form at the 2023 Mahindra EV Fashion Festival. It is originally an off-road centric variant of BE 6 which includes heavy clased front bumper, C-shape's DRL, round headlights, rugged tires, sporty rear bumpers and tail lamps of C-shape. There were also many accessories in the showcased concept such as a spare wheel, roof-mounted career.

Powertrain
Mahindra BE 6 Rail-E official Poetrain details have not yet been revealed. However, it is expected that this electric off-roader will come with a dual electric motor setup and a large battery pack, which will give about 389bhp (290kw) and 480Nm torque.

What is new?
Among other updates, Mahindra has recently launched three updated SUVs-Thar 3-Dore, Bolero and Bolero Neo. All models retain their current engine setup with minimum design change and important feature upgrade. In early 2026, the domestic automaker Mahindra will also introduce the XUV700 facelift and Mahindra XEV 7E. The updated XUV700 will have a triple screen setup (which is taken from XEV 9E), a new sound system, re -designed front grille and headlamps.

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Be ready! Mahindra bringing brand new electric car

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