By 2027, Hyundai plans to launch a brand-new electric SUV in India, the company stated. Supported by a localised supply chain and parts supplied from India, this new model, which is featured under wraps in the company’s global EV roadmap, would be the brand’s first electric vehicle created with an India-centric design and features. In Hyundai India’s lineup, the next small SUV will be positioned beneath the Creta EV. This new vehicle will appeal to consumers seeking a smaller, more affordable, city-friendly electric SUV, while the Creta EV is aimed at customers seeking a larger, feature-rich family EV. Because of its placement, it is an essential vehicle for Hyundai, especially as the company looks to expand its market share in India’s mass-market EV industry.

Hyundai’s smallest electric SUV, the Inster, is sold all over the world. The Inster is a useful, reasonably priced EV for customers in cities and suburbs, with a WLTP-certified range of up to 355 km when equipped with the bigger battery option. The A+ SUV designed for India will not be exactly the same, but it is anticipated that its dimensions, location, and concept will be comparable.

Anticipate features that reflect the Inster’s worldwide position, such as small size, an efficient battery, and an emphasis on cost. Even though technical specifications are still far off, it is possible that the new India-spec small SUV would have a range of about 300 kilometres between charges. Essential elements like a digital instrument cluster, six airbags, and linked automobile technology are anticipated. Instead of being a direct copy of a global model, Hyundai’s first EV designed especially for India will be this small SUV. Local battery and component sourcing may enable Hyundai to aggressively price the SUV by 2027, increasing its accessibility to a larger market.

With the Creta EV catering to the midsize electric SUV market, this new A+ SUV will go after the compact SUV market, where Tata and Mahindra’s next models are predicted to increase rivalry.