Bharat Mobility Expo 2024: Volkswagen EV, Tata Harrier EV, Curvv and more
At the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024, several auto companies showcased their respective products. Volkswagen, Toyota, Tata, Maruti, Skoda and more companies have shown off a version of their EV Cars, CNG vehicles, trucks, pickups and more.
Volkswagen EV 2024
Starting with the Volkswagen Group, the company is planning to bring entry-level electric vehicles to India. With that in mind, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is targeting to introduce an entry-level EV in the market towards the second half of the ongoing decade.
In a fireside chat at the Invest India pavilion at the Bharat Mobility Show in New Delhi, Piyush Arora, MD and CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Our strategy for electrification in India would not be very different from our ICE strategy. Therefore, we would focus on both India-specific as well as global products for the Indian market. We are looking at a localised product to cater to the voluminous entry-level EV segment in India. It is something that we are evaluating, and it would also require significant investments,” he mentioned.
“We have actively leveraged India's local skill sets and automotive ecosystem to export cars out of India. In 2023, we produced 1.6 million cars, and exported 6,00,000 units – around 30 percent of our total production. While most competitors are around the 15 percent mark, and with the government's direction of targeting over 25 percent export, we are already there,” Arora said.
Maruti eVX SUV (YY8)
Maruti is also a popular auto company in India which holds a good sales record in the market. The company is planning to bring its upcoming eVX with a midsize electric SUV, which will go up against the Creta but unlike the Hyundai, this will be a born EV built on a bespoke electric platform. The eVX is expected with a five-seat layout and will be built alongside its Toyota derivative that will go on sale a little later. Two battery pack options with a maximum range of around 550km are expected.
Maruti's electric MPV (YMC)
Apart from the above eVX the Maruti is also working on a new MPV that is under development too. This will be Maruti’s first electric MPV and is due for launch in September 2026.
Suzuki eWX-based Small electric hatch (K-EV) at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024
For the affordable segment, Maruti is also making a low-cost EV on a bespoke electric platform (K-EV). The expected launch will be 2026-’27.
Harrier EV, Curvv, Altroz Racer concepts at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024
Tata Motors once again proved that it is the best brand in India for providing the best vehicles in India. Yes, you read that right, the company has achieved the highest-ever sales of 54,033 passenger vehicles in January 2024, including 6,979 electric vehicles, marking a remarkable 69% increase. SUV sales exceed 40,000 units, with the Nexon and Punch models leading with over 17,000 units sold.
For a better future, Tata Motors has showcased its number of new vehicles including electric vehicles at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. Tata Motors will launch the Curvv, CNG Nexon, and Harrier EV later this year. The Curvv SUV will go on sale later this year.
The Harrier EV in production form, will go on sale later this year. Tata Motors will also have the Safari Dark Edition concept, a Safari-based safety demonstrator, the recently launched Punch EV and the Nexon EV Dark making a total of eight vehicles on display from the Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle division.
Toyota Hilux: Mechanical Specs
The Hilux has a strong 2.8-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. It comes with either a responsive 6-speed manual gearbox or a smooth 6-speed automatic gearbox. The versions with manual gearbox (MT) have 201bhp and 420Nm of torque, which is very impressive.
Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV
As we checked the latest information on the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. Now, moving to the Jeep, the company is planning to bring its upcoming electric SUV, the Wagoneer S. It is expected to debut globally later this year, it will sit on the brand-new STLA Large platform (designed as a BEV platform with the option of 400-volt and 800-volt electric architectures) designed for EVs between 4.7 and 4.9 metres long.
As per the inside images of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicle, it will have a total of four screens spread across the dashboard; a digital instruments screen located behind the steering wheel, a central infotainment screen, a screen for climate control and a passenger entertainment screen. The Wagoneer S will include snow, sand, eco, sport and auto drive modes. Other features include a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system, 360-deg camera, park assist, lane keep assist, heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, customisable ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof and even a massage function for the front seats.
The Wagoneer S also gets a full-width LED bar in the front and read. The STLA Large platform can be configured for front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive layouts and a range of battery packs from 85 to 118 kWh.
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQG
Like personally my favorite G-Wagon is now soon be available in electric form. Yes, that's correct, Mercedes is working on its new electric vehicle called EQG. The concept follows a similar design aesthetic but features an illuminated front grille, logo, and a light bar on the roof. The global launch is expected in the second half of this year and it is all set to launch in India in 2025.
Mahindra BE Rall-E
Mahindra introduces its upcoming offroader BE Rall-E which will be based on Mahindra’s BE platform. For now, the company dint revealed any major and key information of the EV, but as per the earlier report, it is all set to debut with the dual-motor setup, it aims for 250-290kW power and 0-100kmph in 5-6 seconds. The platform supports 60-80kWh batteries with 175kW fast charging.
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