Kia has officially confirmed the Carnival Hybrid for India. The premium MPV will combine a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 73.4 PS electric motor and six-speed automatic transmission. Its launch is expected soon.

JSW Motors is preparing for a major India entry, with retail sales expected to begin in January 2027. The company plans at least four new-energy vehicles by October 2027 across PHEV, strong hybrid, range-extender and battery-electric powertrains.

Hyundai has confirmed an aggressive 26-product India launch and refresh programme through 2030. The roadmap includes an India-developed electric SUV launching in Q4 2026, new ICE SUVs, EVs and hybrids, along with major localisation and manufacturing expansion.

Electric cars raced ahead of strong hybrids in India during H1 2026, recording 1,48,023 sales against 57,885 hybrids. We analyse the top-selling EVs and hybrids, model-wise growth and why the gap is widening.

India’s strong-hybrid passenger vehicle market recorded 57,885 units in H1 2026, remaining almost unchanged from the previous year. Toyota Innova retained the top position, while the Hyryder grew 23% and the Grand Vitara declined 54%.