Here Are The Top 10 EVs Launched In 2023

2023 was an interesting year when it came to electric vehicles. With launches including mass-market models, some quirky city cars, a few facelifts, and even some premium EVs, the choice was immense if you were in the market for a green and non-polluting vehicle. And now, in the final month of the year, it’s time to look back.

MG Comet

The MG Comet is an ultra compact electric vehicle positioned as a personal mobility offering for cities. It doesn’t have any direct rivals, but is priced close to the Tata Tiago EV. The MG Comet measures just around 3m in length. With 2 doors, 4 seats and a range of 230 km,  the quirky and off-beat EV stands out amidst other road cars. The insides get a grey and white theme with dual displays: one for the infotainment and one for the driver. Read more about the small EV here.

Tata Nexon EV

Along with the 2023 Nexon facelift, Tata updated the all-electric Nexon EV as well. Visually it gets similar treatment as ICE sibling, save for some EV-specific tweaks. The electric SUV now gets an updated powertrain which offers slightly higher range than before. For more details about the Nexon EV, read our in-depth review. 

Citroen eC3

The eC3 is the French carmaker’s first electric vehicle in India. It follows the same fundamentals as the ICE-powered C3 and even looks largely similar. It comes with a single 57PS electric motor, a 29.2kWh battery pack, and gets a range of 320 km. Read more about the eC3 in this report.

Mahindra XUV400

The XUV400 rivals the Tata Nexon EV primarily. Despite being based on the XUV300, the electric SUV is larger than the ICE variant as EVs don’t have any tax concessions. Mahindra has also incorporated EV-specific design touches to make it stand apart from the petrol or diesel variants. You can read more about the XUV400 in our in-depth launch story.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 is the Korean marque’s large hatchback and is one of the carmaker’s first offerings based on a dedicated EV platform. It also has a futuristic design fusing plenty of modern and retro styling touches. And even better is that this car is locally assembled, allowing Hyundai to price it competitively. Read more about Hyundai’s flagship electric vehicle in India. 

BMW iX1

The iX1 is the most affordable electric vehicle from the BMW stable, and is also one of the most affordable BMW EVs one can buy in India today. It looks similar to the X1 and gets the same upmarket cabin.. Read more about it here. 

BMW i7

Available only as a CBU import, the i7 is the all-electric version of the flagship 7 Series. It’s for those who want an electric limousine offering the same comfort and party tricks such as the large 31.3-inch 8K display for the rear occupants. 

Volvo C40 Recharge

The Volvo C40 Recharge offers a stylish and feature-loaded package under a crore rupees. Furthermore, the C40 comes only in an electric avatar and offers a unique SUV-coupe take on the all-electric XC40. Know more about the C40 Recharge in our detailed review. 

Mercedes-Benz EQE

This premium electric SUV is Mercedes’ entry into the luxury electric SUV segment. Offered as a completely built unit (CBU) the EQE is packed with all the bells and whistles. The insides get a triple screen layout that the German carmaker calls the Hyperscreen. Other features include a Burmester sound system, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS tech. For more information, read our detailed drive report. 

Audi Q8 e-tron

The e-tron has been facelifted this year and even got a new name: the Q8 e-tron. It gets minor styling tweaks that make it look a whole lot sportier. You also get two powertrain options and two body styles to choose from as well. Read here for further details about the Q8 e-tron.

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Every year there are more electric launches. Let us know which amongst these takes your fancy in the comments below.