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Hyundai is set to launch a new sub-4 meter electric SUV, codenamed HE1i, in India by March 2027, targeting the mass-market EV segment.
Hyundai Motor India has confirmed its plans to launch a new sub-4 meter electric SUV during the current financial year, which concludes in March 2027. Codenamed HE1i, this model is being developed specifically for the Indian market and is anticipated to be a significant player in the affordable electric SUV segment.
The HE1i will mark Hyundai's first mass-market dedicated EV for India, positioned below the Creta Electric. The company aims to price the new EV competitively, setting it up as a direct challenger to popular models like the Tata Punch EV and Tata Nexon EV. This launch underscores Hyundai's strategy to bolster its market share in India's rapidly expanding electric car sector.
