Top 5 Upcoming Electric SUVs in India 2026 : In all honesty, if you are just thinking about getting your SUV of choice, then you might want to wait a little while. Many SUVs are lined up for launch in the Indian market in 2026! Every manufacturer is in a race to make some new trends-popular hybrid powertrains and electric sources. So let’s see some SUVs that will probably sweep you off your feet this coming year.
Tata Safari EV
The electric version of the well-loved Safari from Tata Motors would mostly remain unchanged from the outside; however, it would be electric from the inside. The spec sheet this SUV carries is expected to provide a 500 km range with fast charging support, giving one the freedom of long journeys. Add to this excellent build quality from Tata, and you have a comfortable long-distance SUV!
Mahindra XUVe8
Just not so far behind is Mahindra. It’s all set to launch its XUV.e8 edition, which is due for 2026. This is basically going to be the EV version of Mahindra XUV700. Future-themed interiors will have a wide touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and advanced ADAS features, matching futuristic feature content. It is expected to provide an estimated range of 450-500 kilometers, so this SUV can be marked as the top one amongst this lot of incoming EVs.
Hyundai Creta EV
Creta has already emerged as one of the best-selling compact SUVs in India, and its electric equivalent is set to be launched in 2026. The outside appearance will closely match that of the petrol model, combined with a little more modernism in its inside styling. Same comfort that every Indian is accustomed to by Hyundai. The Creta EV would likely feature a range of 400 km in that middle segment price level, hence placing it in the hands of even more buyers.
Maruti Suzuki eVX
Finally, Maruti has officially given a first detailed preview of its first electric SUV, eVX. The design moves away from typical Maruti design; it has sharp lines and an angry stance. An interesting thing is that the company claims that eVX has been built for Indian roads and conditions. The eVX claims a range of about 550 kilometers, making it practically useful among the EVs.
Kia EV5
Definitely a global blockbuster, Kia EV5 SUV is primed for an Indian launch by 2026. With exterior lines screaming super-premium, the interiors will be fully loaded with tech features. It will flaunt a dual-screen setup contemporarily with an ambient lighting and smart connectivity option. With the support of a 500-km range and ultra-fast charging, it is certainly going to pose a strong threat to the luxury electric SUV segment.
Year 2026 is going to be monumental and thus quite exciting for the Indian automobile industry. Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Maruti, and Kia are all launching some electric SUVs.Thereby, for purchase options, one can opt for petrol, diesel, hybrid, and fully electric.SUV aspirants may want to wait for the next year 2026, when the SUVs coming in will not be vehicles in the true sense; they will redefine a whole new experience in driving.