Trending Electric Vehicles in India featuring V2L and V2V technology

Electric cars are getting increasingly popular in the Indian passenger vehicle segment. Looking at the statistics of previous years, there is a spike in the demand for electric vehicles in the country. This is due to the less running costs, zero carbon emissions, and low maintenance cost as compared to traditional ICE cars. 

The growth of electric vehicles has also led to advancements in electric mobility by the introduction of various technologies such as (Vehicle to Load) V2L and (Vehicle To Vehicle) V2V. The next generation electric cars are loaded with these advanced technologies, in order to make the transportation efficient and reliable. 

Vehicle To Load (V2L) Technology

The V2L technology is basically using the EV’s battery as a power source to charge other electrical appliances and gadgets by using its remaining power as a charging source. Thus with the help of this technology, users can charge their electrical appliances by using the car’s battery. 

Vehicle To Vehicle (V2V) Technology

The V2V technology is basically using the EV’s battery as a power source to charge other electric vehicle’s batteries using the EV’s battery’s remaining power as a main source of energy. The V2V technology is quite useful for charging other electric cars on the go through the primary car’s battery, thus very important at places where there are no charging stations. 

There are various cars which are loaded with V2V and V2L technologies. Tata Motors has a 85% market share in the Indian EV Automotive industry and is leading the market with a variety of electric cars to choose from, irrespective of the different budget and preferences of the consumers. 

JSW MG Motors also offers cars with similar technologies. Let’s discuss the list of vehicles coming with V2V and V2L technology. 

Tata Nexon EV

The Tata Nexon stands out as India's first electric vehicle sold in the country. This car has become a big revenue source for the manufacturers in a limited time span. Available in multiple powertrain options like petrol, diesel and electric, This car comes equipped with the V2L and V2V tech. 

Tata Punch EV

After Nexon, The Punch EV is the most popular electric hatchback and has played an important role for Tata to grab the majority of the market share. One of the best selling cars, The Tata Punch comes with a variety of features and is equipped with advanced technologies like V2V and V2L. 

Tata Curvv EV

Ranked third among Tata models, the Curvv EV is equipped with V2V, V2L, and ADAS technology. The Curvv EV is developed like an electric coupe SUV shape and is the most futuristic car in the Indian Electric Passenger Segment. 

MG Windsor Pro

The MG Windsor stands out as one of the most popular electric vehicles in India. The manufacturer has sold more than 20,000 Windsor EV in a span of six months, which is a record number of sales for any EV in India.

Looking at the popularity, MG Motors have recently introduced a Windsor Pro variant with a bigger 51.2 kWh battery pack and advanced features such as ADAS, V2V, and V2L technology.