MG Starlight to Jetour T2: 15 Chinese Hybrid And Electric Cars Coming Soon To India
In the last 10 years, we have seen a rise in the number of Chinese brands entering the Indian market. They offer premium products at prices much lower than those of their competitors, and that is one of the main reasons why they have been gaining popularity in India. These Chinese car manufacturers are entering the market either directly or through joint ventures. Here, we have a list of 15 such Chinese cars that are expected to come to the Indian market soon.
MG, as part of its strategy, is planning to launch the Binguo EV, an affordable electric hatchback positioned between the Comet EV and Windsor EV. It will directly rival the likes of the Tata Tiago.ev. The Binguo EV will be offered as a practical daily driver and will come with a decent number of features, including dual 10.25-inch floating screens and more. It will support DC fast charging and will be offered with either a 31.9 kWh battery (333 km range) or a 37.9 kWh battery (410 km range). It is expected to be priced between ₹11 lakh and ₹14 lakh.
Next is the Starlight 560. It is a 7-seater SUV that is expected to challenge the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari. It will be offered in both EV and plug-in hybrid forms. The hybrid version will come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 20.5 kWh battery pack, generating around 197 bhp, delivering 100 km of pure electric range and a combined driving range of over 1,100 km. The pure-electric version will come with a 56.7 kWh battery offering a 500 km range. Like most MG models, the Starlight 560 will also come with a decent number of features, including a 12.8-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, ventilated and powered front seats, a 360-degree camera, and possibly even ADAS.
MG is also planning to introduce the iM6 luxury electric SUV-coupe in India. It will be sold as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and will be available exclusively through premium MG Select dealerships. The iM6 is expected to be launched in August 2026 and will rival the likes of the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
This means it will be priced between ₹50 lakh and ₹70 lakh. It will be offered with a 100 kWh battery pack, and internationally it is available in both RWD and AWD versions. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version generates 401 bhp and 500 Nm of torque, with a claimed range of 625 km. The AWD variant generates 741 bhp and 802 Nm of torque.
The last MG model on the list is the S5 EV, which will replace the ZS EV. This upcoming EV will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric in the segment. It is expected to be priced between ₹22 lakh and ₹28 lakh. The S5 EV will be built on the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP), and in terms of dimensions, it is larger than the outgoing ZS EV.
MG will offer premium features including a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone connectivity, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and Level 2 ADAS. It will be offered with 49 kWh and 64 kWh battery pack options. The SUV is expected to offer a claimed driving range of around 500 km and generate 167 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.
JSW Group has also shared its plans to enter India as an independent car manufacturer, and as part of its debut, it plans to introduce a range of new and interesting products to India. The company has tied up with Chinese car brand Chery for this.
The Jetour T2 is a plug-in hybrid SUV heavily inspired by the rugged styling of the Land Rover Defender. It is likely to be the first product launched under the JSW badge. It is expected to be priced at around ₹40 lakh to rival the Toyota Fortuner.
The SUV comes with a rugged-looking exterior featuring a flat bonnet, rectangular LED lights, large alloy wheels, a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, 220 mm of ground clearance, and a 700 mm water-wading capacity.
It is powered by an i-DM 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with two electric motors and a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. This setup generates a combined 221 bhp and 390 Nm of torque. A 26.7 kWh LFP battery is part of the system, offering an EV-only range of 139 km.
Another JSW vehicle that will be launched in India is the iCar V23. It will be a pure EV with a neo-retro exterior design. The EV is expected to rival the likes of the Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Harrier.ev. It is expected to launch by late 2026 or early 2027 and will likely be priced between ₹18 lakh and ₹25 lakh.
Just like the Jetour, the iCar V23 also comes with a design inspired by the Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender.
The EV comes with a 59.93 kWh battery pack producing 136 bhp and offering a claimed range of 401 km. The 81.76 kWh battery version generates 211 bhp and offers a claimed range of 510 km. It will also come with a decent number of features.
The brand will also introduce the Jaecoo J5 EV, a C-segment electric SUV measuring 4,380 mm in length with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, making it slightly larger than the Hyundai Creta Electric. The design is inspired by the Range Rover Evoque and Velar.
Inside, the premium cabin highlights a vertical 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-zone climate control, ventilated and powered front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and Level 2 ADAS.
This SUV is expected to be a premium electric offering. It has already been spotted in India and is expected to come with a 60.9 kWh battery pack that claims a range of 461 km.
Stellantis Group has tied up with Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, and together they aim to bring several models to the Indian market. The brand will utilise its existing Ranjangaon facility to assemble vehicles via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route.
The B10 is a compact electric crossover built on the LEAP 3.5 platform. This SUV will rival the likes of the BYD Atto 3 and MG S5 EV. The B10 will be offered with a 56.2 kWh battery pack yielding a range of 510 km, and a larger 67.1 kWh battery pack offering a range of 600 km.
After the B10, Leapmotor will launch the C10, a mid-size electric SUV positioned to undercut the Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6. The C10 will come with a 69.9 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of around 424 km.
In terms of features, the C10 will offer a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, electrically adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, and a premium 12-speaker audio system.
The Leapmotor T03 will be an affordable electric hatchback designed to compete with the Tata Tiago.ev. The T03 will come with a more premium exterior design and interior cabin layout than its rival. The EV will feature a 10.1-inch central touchscreen and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. It will be offered with a 37.3 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of up to 395 km.
The BYD Dolphin is an electric crossover that will rival the popular MG Windsor EV. The Dolphin will be offered with either a 44.9 kWh battery pack with a range of 340 km or a 60.4 kWh battery pack offering a range of 427 km. The EV is expected to generate around 201 bhp, offering a balance between performance and efficiency.
BYD will also launch the Atto 2 in India. It is a mid-size electric SUV powered by a 175 bhp electric motor paired with a 45.1 kWh battery pack. It will offer a claimed range of 380 km. A plug-in hybrid version of the same may also come to India.The Atto 2 will feature a premium-looking cabin similar to other BYD products, including the signature rotatable touchscreen infotainment system.
BYD may also introduce an updated version of the Atto 3 EV. The refreshed SUV will come with a 49.92 kWh battery pack offering a range of 468 km and a 60.48 kWh battery pack offering a range of 521 km. Generating a healthy 201 bhp, the updated Atto 3 will also support 80 kW DC fast charging for quicker charging times on long journeys.
Apart from EVs, BYD is also planning to enter the PHEV segment with the Sealion 6 SUV. It has been spotted testing, and its official launch is expected to happen soon.
The Sealion 6 will come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an 18.3 kWh battery pack, allowing the SUV to achieve 92 km of pure-electric driving range and a combined driving range of up to 1,100 km.
If you are wondering what an Indian brand is doing on a list of Chinese car launches, it should be noted that the Avinya represents Tata’s entry into the premium electric vehicle segment. The concept was showcased at the Auto Expo last year, and we recently learned that the SUV will use the iMAX platform from the Chery–Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) ecosystem in China.
Because the EV is based on a Chinese-developed platform, it is reasonable to include it in this list. The Avinya X will be the first crossover in the Avinya lineup and is expected to be sold through a dedicated sales network. Tata is likely to position Avinya as a separate premium brand with its own identity, distinct from Tata Motors' mainstream offerings.