Electric vehicles have lately been surging in acceptance. In the past few years, we have seen many interesting EV launches from various manufacturers. Most new EVs address the buyer’s concerns around possible range anxiety with their large battery packs and smarter energy management systems. 500 km per charge has become the new ‘gold standard’ in EV range. If you are looking for an EV with over 500 kilometres of claimed range, here are 10 options to wait for.
Tata Motors will launch the Sierra.EV in India on May 19, 2026. One of the most anticipated EV launches this year, it will borrow many of its styling cues from the internal combustion counterpart. Elements like the large panoramic rear glass area, clamshell-shaped tailgate, and flush-type door handles will all be retained although the EV will get a different front fascia and aero-optimised wheels. We may also see the introduction of exclusive colour options.
The Sierra.EV’s cabin will likely get different trims and colours although the overall interior layout will remain unchanged. Tata hasn’t revealed the EV’s interior officially. It is, however, expected to share much of its features with the internal combustion counterpart. In that case, we will see triple screens, 12-speaker JBL audio with Dolby Atmos, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, wireless charger, level 2 ADAS, and more in it.
Underpinned by the ARGOS platform, the Sierrra.EV will likely use two familiar battery packs- 55kWh and 65kWh. The carmaker hasn’t revealed the exact range figures yet, but we are confident that the larger battery will have claimed range of over 500 km per charge. The same claims 538 km on the Harrier.EV. All wheel drive (AWD) will be offered from day one.
Another upcoming electric SUV that will possibly have a claimed range of over 500 km is the Safari.EV. According to reports, it will use the same underpinnings as the Harrier.EV. Test mules have been spotted multiple times and the market launch is expected around the festive season this year.
The Safari.EV will be underpinned by the Acti.EV+ platform and will likely offer the same battery packs as the Harrier.EV- 65 kWh and 75 kWh. Some also say that it could come with a larger 80 kWh unit. These batteries will all have claimed range figures of over 500 km per charge- enough to keep range anxiety away. Both Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations will be offered.
The Safari.EV is expected to share many of its design cues with the internal combustion counterpart. It will, however, have EV-specific styling cues like a closed-off grille and aero-optimized alloy wheels.
The Urban Cruiser eBella will be Toyota’s version of the Maruti Suzuki eVitara- a mid-size electric SUV based on the Heartect-e platform, co-developed by Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu. It will also use the same battery packs as the Maruti Suzuki e-SUV- 49kWh and 61.1kWh. The larger of these claims a range of 543 km per charge. Expect the market launch in the coming weeks. The eBella will differ sharply from the eVitara with its exterior design. The interior design and packaging will stay similar to the Maruti Suzuki counterpart.
IM Motors, a premium EV sub-brand under SAIC, will launch the IM6 electric SUV in India later this year. The IM6 will likely have a price of around Rs 60 lakh and will compete with the likes of Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV6. It will also be available in Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations.
Even the regular version has a claimed range of 555 km per charge, while the Long Range RWD version takes it to 625km per charge. The AWD version will have a combined output of 778hp and will be able to do the 0-100 kph sprint in just 3.4 seconds.
Another long range EV expected to launch this year is the first Avinya model. Underpinned by Jaguar Land Rover’s EMA platform, this family will have atleast five models- now internally referred to as P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5- set to launch between 2026 and 2030. These models are expected to come with 70-90 kWh battery packs, which will most likely have range figures well above the 500 km mark. The first Avinya model will launch late this year or early next year.
First launched in 2023, the IONIQ 5 is now awaiting a facelift. The updated EV will launch in the second half of this year and will come with a handful of design changes (new bumpers, wheels and more), a more upmarket cabin (new steering wheel, new centre console, updated infotainment system and more) and a larger battery pack- 84 kWh instead of the outgoing model’s 72.6 kWh. The range here will be 570 km per charge.
The facelift will make around 218 bhp and 350 Nm and will be able to do the 0-100 kph sprint in just 7.5 seconds.
Mahindra is expected to introduce the 70kWh battery pack that we first saw on the XEV 9S, on popular models like the XEV 9e and BE6. Now, the 9e and BE6 are both offered with 59kWh and 79kWh battery packs, with claimed ranges in the ballpark of 550 km and 650-680 km per charge. The 70 kWh unit has a claimed range of 600 km on the 9S.
Mahindra will also launch the BE07 electric SUV in India in the near future. It will also be based on the INGLO platform and will likely offer the sasme battery options as the other Electric Origin models- 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh. These will all likely offer 500+ km of range.
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Mahindra is also working on a flagship product in the BE range- the BE 09. Expected to go on sale in 2027, this electric SUV will have a Grand Tourer-inspired design and will likely be priced between Rs 40-50 lakh. It is expected to come with the 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh batteries, with the larger ones offering 500+ km of range.
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