Are manufacturers betting big on hybrids in India |

Join us on the latest episode of the evo India podcast as we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of hybrid vehicles in India. In this engaging discussion, we explore whether manufacturers are placing their bets on hybrids over electric vehicles (EVs) and what this shift means for the Indian automotive market. We talk about cars from manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Tata. From the environmental benefits to the practicality and infrastructure considerations, we analyze why hybrids are gaining traction and whether they could be the future of sustainable mobility in India.
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[@shivamtomar2001]

Why Indian company like tata and Mahindra is not bringing hybrid cars why more focus on Electric, hybrid are better but why Indian company is not making affordable

[@drnisargchavan]

Nobody is talking about it even these podcasts guys

[@captrahulroy]

They don’t have the technology

[@octavian2667]

I think they have already invested in EVs and hybrids are more complex and so far the Japanese have an upper hand.

[@pranay220]

There is only 1 oem manufacturing Hybrids that Toyota. EVs are the ULTIMATE in efficiency. It's far easier to build a cheap EV, compared to strong hybrid. In the next few years it's going to be amply evident. Toyota is throwing money around to make hybrids more popular, using media and influencers.

[@burnttoast9890]

​@@octavian2667 hybrids are not even close to being as efficient as EVs, Tata and Mahindra are playing the long game while Toyota is making a short term bet with complicated hybrids that is break down if made by other manufacturers

[@utsavchaudhuri]

While not an enthusiast's car, the Camry isn't as bad to drive. Isn't getting the limelight it deserves in India. Hopefully the 2024 Camry (expected Dec '24?) will take it a level higher in India.

[@evoIndia]

Fingers crossed!

[@prithivirajnandakumar8538]

I feel on highways hybrids are like any other ice powered car no bump in efficiency. But in city they are very efficient. I have been driving the hycross hybrid. Small hybrid cars should be incentivised by the government only they will make the difference in city traffic

[@prakash86anish]

Since the strong hybrids can't be plugged in, it is useless to say that you can drive it in EV mode when in the parking lot or drive a few kilometers on cold start silently. Also the argument about taking it out from the garage (in EV mode - maybe not to disturb the neighbors) make little sense in the wider scheme of things as we all are not driving sports cars with roaring engines. Strong hybrids are not 'specifically' built for this purpose. They are built to assist drivers with fuel efficiency in start-stop/ heavy traffic conditions.
Car manufacturers should have instead brought in plug-in hybrids with multiple battery options in India. That would have enabled people to buy cars with the battery pack size which would be sufficient for their daily commute and charge the car at home everyday. And with plug-in hybrids, there's no worry regarding battery anxiety with weekend/long trips.
As per a survey in 2019, majority of the urban dwellers, at about 70 percent, across India traveled less than ten kilometers for work and education according to the survey. A plug-in hybrid would have been perfect for them.
Also with smaller battery pack, the cost of replacement after 8-10 years would have been drastically low compared to an EV. A good plug-in hybrid would have disrupted the Indian market.
Well, that's my opinion. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@sandippaul2193]

😊

[@octavian2667]

If the battery has been charged by the ic, you could drive the strong hybrid on ev mode in a parking lot or in traffic or even on start…..why not? Plug in hybrids are more expensive (at least for now and until technology or usage increase)

[@prakash86anish]

@@octavian2667 True but that isn't solving any problem. Mild hybrids and strong hybrids are designed to cater to fuel efficiency issue only.
There's no logical reason why hybrids should get rebate incentives from the government. EVs in that sense are superior products simply because they are more efficient machines.

[@mathaijoel]

@prakash I truly agree with you and echo on your view point.Phev is the way forward as having the single car in garage for city use and weekend getaways

[@humairaalam6664]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast. Best wishes to the team at Evo india always.

[@evoIndia]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mathaijoel]

I believe phev will be a game changer where you get the best of both the world's.I wish there will be budget phev for mass market where you get a decent ev range of 100 plus km and efficiency of a strong hybrid.

[@shehar123]

Difference between 12 volt and 48volt micro hybrid

[@adityavai]

Can you guys pls inspire the companies so that they focus more on Strong Hybrids and PHEV since downsizing and Turbo tech will never help the ecology or our wallets. Only PHEV and Strong Hybrids can truly replace the Diesel Power trains for mile munching.
We keep seeing Companies like Skoda who sell PHEV Kodiaqs abroad we never got them.

[@kidukidu4698]

This lethargic budget hybrids are actually increasing demand of diesels

[@ravichouhan6373]

👍

[@raunakajinkya90]

Title 😅

[@HemakumarJanyavula]

You guys could’ve strted this video by explaining why Hybrid, why not EVs

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@RaghavendraKumarVS]

Maruti knows there sheep.

[@Dr.SumeshkamatGoa]

Hybrids the way to go 🔥😍