Thar EV Rival Spotted: JSW's Chery iCar V23 Challenges Before Launch

• Chery iCar V23, an electric mid-size SUV, was spotted testing in India; set to launch under JSW Motors, directly challenging the Mahindra Thar EV.
• JSW Motors' first EV is expected by late 2026/early 2027; local manufacturing aims to keep pricing affordable for the Indian market.
• Features a rugged, boxy lifestyle off-roader design (4220x1915x1845mm), inspired by Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, and G-Wagen.
• Cabin includes a 15.4-inch touchscreen, L2 ADAS, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, 6 airbags, and electric ventilated front seats.
• Offers RWD (59.93 kWh, 401 km range) and AWD (81.76 kWh, 501-510 km range) variants; AWD accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.