The Kia EV6 will be the first of the Hyundai Motor Group’s 2 inbound EVs in the country, and will significantly undercut its premium electric rivals in price.
The EV market in India is growing rapidly, and with rising fuel costs coupled with rapid developments in charging infrastructure, EV ownership is becoming increasingly practical. Though the offerings in our market are currently very few, there is a huge void between ₹25 Lakh to ₹1 Crore denomination. This will surely change soon, Hyundai Motor Group is bringing 2 new EVs to India, Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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While there are still a few months left for the IONIQ 5 to launch, but Kia EV6 pre-booking will start from 26 May 2022, The EV6 will initially be offered with a 77.6 kWh battery pack, and a 58 kWh battery variant may be launched later. electric crossover suv Will be offered with 2 powertrains, a rear wheel drive (RWD) setup that makes 226 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, and an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup making 320 bhp and 605 Nm of torque. The claimed range of WLTP in the RWD variant is 528 km, while the claimed range of 425 km in the AWD variant is much less, thanks to its power thirsty dual-motor setup. The EV6’s design is very futuristic, on both external And interiorand is full of cutting edge technology, At launch, the Kia EV6 will be the only EV in its price segment, and will significantly undercut its premium electric SUV rivals. How does it stack up against them? Let’s dig right into that.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Mercedes-Benz EQC It was the leader in the electric luxury SUV segment in India. The EQC was also the first to arrive here, being the Stuttgart-based automaker’s first electric car, and inspired the advent of several other electric SUVs. While its German rivals also have power offerings in India, the EQC goes beyond BMW IX And this Audi e-tron In terms of battery capacity, range and power/torque output figures, that’s why we’re considering this in the comparison.
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Based on EQC Mercedes-Benz GLC, and has a similar silhouette and feature list to the 5-seater SUV, but with a different design. The distinctive looking front end retains elements typical to the Mercedes-EQ range, and has a massive presence. The EQC is offered in only one trim, the EQC 400, and is priced at ₹ 99.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV is equipped with an 80 kWh battery pack, which is mated to a dual-motor AWD setup that makes a combined 402 bhp and a whopping 765 Nm of torque. The EQC has a claimed range of up to 471km, but the car lags behind in charging speed, taking 1 hour on a 0-80 percent DC fast charger, and 11 hours on a 0-100 percent home wall. Apart from the out-of-the-box charger, the hefty price tag is its biggest drawback.
Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar I-Pace One of the most attractive offerings in its segment. With prices starting at Rs 1.06 crore, it is the most expensive electric vehicle in this comparison, but that is probably its only drawback. At launch, the I-Pace created a lot of buzz due to its unique silhouette, which reflects the fact that it is not based on an internal combustion engine car. The car not only turns a lot of heads due to its unique styling, but it is also the fastest EV in this lot, accelerating to 100 kmph in just 4.8 seconds.
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This is all thanks to its dual-motor AWD setup that churns out 394 bhp and 696 Nm of instant torque. The I-Pace is also equipped with a 90 kWh battery pack which is good for a claimed range of 470 km, and around 50-50 weight distribution which provides great driving dynamics. Jaguar I-Pace wins 2022 carandbike premium SUV of the year award Apart from winning several awards globally including the 2019 World Car of the Year Award.
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Volvo XC40 RechargeThe Volvo, as the name suggests, is based on the XC40, and apart from a solid body-coloured grille, there’s no other way to tell the electric SUV apart from its ICE counterpart. The XC40 Recharge is yet to launch, and will be offered in only one variant – the P8 – which is loaded with all the technical and safety features that Volvo is famous for. The electric SUV is expected to undercut most others in the pricing, and is expected to launch around the ₹75 lakh (ex-showroom) mark.
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The XC40 Recharge is equipped with a single motor drivetrain that supplies its power to both the axles to deliver a combined output of 405 bhp and 660 Nm of torque. Those figures, combined with an acceleration time of 4.9 seconds 0-100 kmph, put it in the ballpark of its more expensive rivals, a huge win for Volvo. The motor is paired with a 79 kWh battery, which offers the shortest range here at a claimed 418 km, which is its most prominent shortcoming.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be Hyundai’s second electric offering in the country. with Expected to launch later this year, the IONIQ 5 will be the only EV that moves ahead with the Kia EV6 in terms of pricing, as we expect it to be priced around ₹ 50 – 60 lakh (ex-showroom). Cars share a lot of technology under the skin, as well as some on the surface, like 2 screens on the dash. But both Korean automakers have designed their cars to stand out from the world. The IONIQ 5 has the proportions of a hatchback, but the dimensions of an SUV, and this gives it a very different dynamic. While it is properly large inside and has a driving position synonymous with SUV, it also handles like a hatch, which is a good thing. The EV also has a very interesting retro-futuristic design that gravitates to you as much as you look at it, and it won World Car Design of the Year Award in 2022,
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Internationally, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is sold with 2 battery options, 58 kWh and 72.6 kWh, and has multiple motor configurations. Hyundai hasn’t announced its intentions as to which variants will arrive in India, and we’ll have to wait until the EV is launched. The large battery with the RWD powertrain delivers a WLTP certified range of 480 km, which is second only to the Kia EV6 in this comparison, thanks to the EV6’s larger battery. It was all good enough to win the IONIQ 5 several awardsincluding the 2022 World Car of the Year Award,
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