4 New Affordable Electric SUVs Will Soon Be Coming

Future years will see a number of EV releases, raising the prospect of EVs and hybrids coexisting.

Early 2025: Hyundai Creta EV

Hyundai is developing an electric SUV that will be based on the well-liked Creta. The EV will most likely use a 45 kWh battery pack manufactured by Exide specifically for Hyundai, and it will be powered by an electric version of the standard Creta’s platform. It will probably be positioned below the floor, which might have an impact on the car’s ground clearance. It’s likely that the electric motors of the departing Kona EV will be borrowed for the electric Creta.\

Since the EV is based on the conventional Creta’s K2 platform, it will mostly have a single motor configuration. Hyundai will need to completely reengineer the design in order to accommodate two motors, which may not be the greatest economical move right now. Many parts of the Creta and its EV will be shared.

Early in 2025 is when the Hyundai Creta EV is anticipated to launch.

Mahindra XUV 400 Facelift | Late 2025

Mahindra’s first attempt at creating an electric SUV is the XUV 400. It has long been available for purchase. The second half of 2025 is anticipated to see the release of a facelift. It will have a lot of stylistic alterations and probably resemble the XUV 3XO in terms of design. Mahindra will not adopt the 4XO nomenclature and will instead continue to use the XUV 400 moniker.

It is anticipated that the XUV 400 facelift will have numerous feature enhancements in addition to cosmetic changes. More screens (10.25-inch touchscreen and massive digital instrument cluster), a redesigned climate control panel, and rear AC vents—similar to the 3XO—will probably be added.

Regarding the powertrain and safety, not much is anticipated to change. At launch, the makeover might cost more than the outgoing model.

Mahindra BE.05 | Late 2025

The BE.05., an electric SUV from Mahindra, is a much awaited release. Since its initial display, the car has managed to garner a great deal of interest and passion from the general population. Given that the automaker has been thoroughly testing the BE.05 recently, the introduction appears to be imminent. Although official launch timeline data is still pending, a late 2025 launch appears to be the most likely scenario.

This EV will be incredibly stylish, with a sleek, coupe-like appearance. It will have chiselled body panels, low-resistance EV tires, aerodynamic wheels, vertical LED tail lamps, flush-fitting door handles and a rising window line.

It will have a modern design and layout with an abundance of amenities and equipment inside. It is reasonable to anticipate features like a floating centre console, dual digital displays, a panoramic glass roof, a rotary infotainment control, integrated AC vents, a plastic wall between the driver and co-driver, etc.

The BE.05 will run on Mahindra’s cutting-edge INGLO (skateboard) platform and be compatible with 400–500 km range battery packs. At this time, battery specs are unclear. The fact that Mahindra used the Hyundai IONIQ 5 as a baseline while developing this car is comforting. Thus, the finished output ought to be captivating. The possibility that this car’s powertrain may potentially include VW components thanks to the manufacturers’ joint venture gives rise to even more optimism.

Maruti EVX | 2025

Maruti is getting ready to launch EVX, the company’s first electric vehicle, in India. It is probably going to sport brash front and rear bumpers, a closed front grille with the Suzuki insignia, and LED projector headlamps. LED tail lamps, electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn signals, and pillar-mounted door handles for the rear doors are also planned. The interior of the electric SUV will have a two-spoke steering wheel, an automated climate control system, a big floating touchscreen entertainment system, perforated leatherette upholstery, a newly designed dashboard, and rotary switches for selecting the drive mode.

The Maruti eVX is planned to include a huge battery pack and a potent electric engine, with a predicted 500–550 km driving range. Unverified claims claim that the EV will have a 55–60 kWh battery. The EVX is expected to cost between Rs. 20 and Rs. 25 lakh. After debut, Toyota might release a rebadged version of it.