India’s car market is never dull, but 2026 promises to be a truly remarkable year. From full-size SUVs to electric roadsters, luxury MPVs, plug-in hybrids to low-cost EVs, a host of Chinese-made vehicles is hitting Indian shores in numbers and variety never before seen in this industry.
Together, MG, BYD, Leapmotor and Jetour are releasing 15 new models, which will appeal to those who want to buy an EV for their budget and also those who are loyal to premium SUVs. If you’ve followed the Indian car market you know that there are several Chinese cars about to make their debut in India.
MG Motor India: Six Cars Leading the Charge
JSW MG Motor India is now the most aggressive brand of Chinese origin in India. Now the top-selling EV brand for several months, MG is aggressive with six different launches to its agenda.
MG Majestor
MG Majestor will take over the old Gloster, and bring MG firmly into the full size premium SUV segment. The four variants of the Majestor are powered by a 215.5 hp and 478.5 Nm low torque engine with twin-turbocharging diesel technology, and are available in both 4×2 and 4×4.
It comes in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations, and has a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera, ADAS Level 2 and connected LED tail lamps. The bookings started from Rs 41,000, and they will start being delivered in May 2026. Expected Price: Rs 40-46 lakh.
MG Cyberster
MG is the first company to introduce a scissor door production EV in India. The new MG Cyberster is a 2-door electric roadster based on the 1960s MGB roadster and equipped with a 77 kWh battery pack producing 505 hp and a whopping 725 Nm of torque. It has already been introduced at Rs 77.5 lakh and is only available from premium dealerships under MG Select.
MG M9 (Mifa 9)
The M9 is marketed as the first electric MPV of a President-scale and comes with a 90 kWh battery, 430 km of range and the interior is like a luxury hotel brochure. The cabin is defined by presidential second-row seats with 16-way adjustment and eight massage settings, a 64-colour ambient lighting system and dual panoramic sunroofs. The M9’s prices range between 30 and 80 per cent for a 30-minute charge using a 120kW DC fast charger. The bookings start at Rs 51 000 token.
MG Windsor EV
The MG Windsor EV is already a blockbuster with sales in excess of 50,000 units in less than 400 days and continues to be built and offered in new versions by MG. It is based on a 38kWh battery having a range from 331km to 370.5km, which is ARAI certified range, and it comes with all-inclusive price tag of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-battery) which makes it the cheapest Chinese EV in the Indian market.
MG IM6
The IM6 will be MG’s most ambitious new offering: a high-end electric SUV coupe powered by a 100 kWh battery pack. The version with rear-wheel drive has 401 hp and 802 Nm of torque, with a range of 625 km, while the all-wheel drive version delivers a mind-blowing 741 hp and 802 Nm of torque, with a range of 800 km.
The IM6 is expected to launch in August 2026 via MG Select dealerships, and will be priced at Rs 60–70 lakh, competing with the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
MG S5 EV
The S5 EV will be replacing the old ZS EV and to compete with the Hyundai Creta Electric. The S5, which is based on MG’s Modular Scalable Platform (MSP), is slightly higher than the ZS EV and has a 210 mm ground clearance, retro-style climate control buttons and a 15.4-inch touchscreen. Its AWD variant has a 510 km range to make it stand out against the competition. The launch is expected to be in late 2026/early 2027, and the pricing is speculated to be in Rs 18-25 lakh.
BYD India: Five EVs and PHEVs Change the Game
When BYD’ came into India, it took a premium-first approach and now the brand is on the move with five models competing or on the launch runways.
BYD Atto 3 (2025 Edition)
The new 2025 Atto 3 debuted this year with a new 60.48 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, ventilated front seats with all-black upholstery and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. The price is Rs 24.99 lakh (49.92 kWh Dynamic) and Rs 33.99 lakh (Superior top-rope). BYD offered a more palatable option for the first 3,000 customers, however, by offering an introductory price for its EVs.
BYD Seal (2025 Edition)
In 2025 BYD’s flagship electric sedan got a major update, with the mid-spec Premium model getting Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) and the high-spec Performance model getting the active DiSus-C adaptive suspension. The price of the base variant of the new Seal is Rs 41 lakh while the Performance AWD version will retail at Rs 53.15 lakh, making it competitive with European sedans at a much lower price tag.
BYD Sealion 6 PHEV
The plug-in hybrid sibling of the Seal sedan, the Sealion 6 was showcased during Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It’s equipped with an 18.3 kWh battery that produces 323 PS and 550 Nm with an AWD drivetrain, and a 1.5-litre petrol motor. The range with electric power is combined with petrol power, giving a claimed mileage of 1,092 km. It accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 5.9 seconds. India launch is expected to be around mid-2026 with the pricing in the range of Rs 30-40 lakh.
BYD Sealion 7
The Sealion 7 is an electric premium SUV, which is already on sale in India, and comes in the price range of Rs 49.40 lakh to Rs 54.90 lakh. The twin-motor all-wheel drive system ensures that the car can reach 100 km/h in around 4.5 seconds and has the performance to attract customers from this category.
BYD eMax 7
The eMax 7 carries an affordable price tag of Rs 26.90-29.90 lakh, filling the family transport segment as an electric MPV. It seats seven, and targets those who were considering the Toyota Innova HyCross or Kia Carnival, but prefer to opt for electric. It is based on BYD’s blade battery technology, which has safety and durability as its pillar.
Leapmotor: Three EVs Supported by Stellantis
The company, Leapmotor, is making its debut in India through a unique model: distributed and assembled by the global parent of the brand Jeep and Citroen — the company Stellantis. The assembly will be done at Ranjangaon plant which implies that the products will be available at competitive prices through CKD.
Leapmotor B10
The B10 is a smaller version of the LEAP 3.5 platform electric crossover. It will be a direct rival for the BYD Atto 3 and the MG S5 EV, and will be available in two battery versions: a 56.2 kWh battery version with a range of 510 km and a 67.1 kWh battery size with a range of 600 km. The local assembly in Ranjangaon should ensure that the price remains competitive, but the official price will be released soon.
Leapmotor C10
The C10 is Leapmotor’s flagship vehicle in India, which is a 5-door mid-size SUV in both pure electric and range extended hybrid (REEV) form. The EV variant features a 69.9 kWh battery that has a capacity of 215 hp and 320 Nm, and ranges up to 424 km for WLTP. The REEV version drives on a 1.5 litre gasoline motor and a 28.4 kWh battery that offers 970 km touring range.
The C10 has been rated as a 5-star security car globally by the NCAP. The expected price range is Rs 15–22 lakh and its launch is slated for mid to late 2026.
Leapmotor T03
The T03 is a small city EV for the first-time EV buyer. Rumored to be priced at Rs 8-12 lakh, if it comes to India, it will be one of the cheapest Chinese electric cars available in the country. It is a proven small-footprint, small interior city car which makes it a competition to the entry-level EVs of Tata and MG, globally.
Contrary to common perception, the Boxy PHEV SUV never really existed.The Boxy PHEV SUV that never was, JSW Jetour T2.
JSW Jetour T2
The Chery Jetour T2 is introduced into the market through JSW Motors and is noted for its boxy design which is reminiscent of the Defender. It is fueled by a 3DHT dedicated hybrid transmission system and a 1.5-litre engine that puts out 154 hp while running on petrol mode or 221 hp (in combined EV mode) with 390 Nm of torque.
Adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, 360 degree camera, ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and hill descent control are some of the features that come with it. Colours range from Night Black to Sun Orange, Lime Green and Misty Cyan. The price is expected to be Rs 20-25 lakh with the launch target set at October 2026.
For the Indian buyer what does this mean?
This is the largest number of launches in the past in this 15-year period. Chinese manufacturers are no longer satisfied with being niche players, as they now target the entire market, from as low as Rs 10 lakh EVs to the as high as Rs 70 lakh electric SUV coupe.
They are coming in on a piece-by-piece basis, with high-tech batteries, top-of-the-line cabins and neck-in-neck prices, and finally competing with Japanese and Korean brands, if not Europeans. Indian customers, in turn, are the best they have ever been – they have more options, more tech and more value for their rupee than ever in the country’s auto history.
FAQs
The MG Windsor EV is still the starting vehicle available at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-battery) while the Leapmotor T03 is also around the mark of Rs 8-12 lakh. The Leapmotor C10 is expected to be priced in the mid-segment at Rs 15-22 lakh.
If buyers aren’t quite ready for full electric, the BYD Sealion 6 PHEV, Leapmotor C10 REEV, Leapmotor B10, and JSW Jetour T2 are all good options for them, as they are all offered with plug-in hybrid or range-extended electric powertrain options.
Yes. JSW MG Motor India is a joint venture between JSW Group and the Chinese SAIC Motor. Most of the technology is from Chinese engineering, while JSW Group has a stake in the parent architecture, vehicle platforms.
Particularly, models such as the MG Windsor EV are built in the local factory in Halol (Gujarat). The Leapmotor B10 and C10 will be built in the Leapmotor Ranjangaon plant. Those higher-end models such as the MG Cyberster and IM6 are Completely Built Units (CBUs) from China.
Rare in India at this price point, the Jetour T2 is a plug-in hybrid SUV that is equipped with a 3DHT (three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission). It’s a tech-filled lifestyle SUV, rather than a traditional off-roader, thanks to its boxy design, 390 Nm of combined torque and ADAS suite.
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