JSW will be officially entering the automobile segment as an independent brand this year, separate from its existing joint venture with MG Motor. The company plans to launch rebadged versions of SUVs and new energy vehicles from the Chinese brand Chery as the foundation of this new venture. The first product from JSW is likely to be the Jetour T2, while the second is expected to be the iCar V23 electric SUV. Patent images of the EV were recently filed in India, and fresh sightings have now captured the boxy electric SUV at a charging station, offering a clearer look at the vehicle that is progressing steadily toward market readiness.
The recent images show the iCar V23 in a relatively undisguised state, confirming its distinctive upright stance, rugged proportions and lifestyle-oriented design that sets it apart from more conventional electric SUVs. Measuring roughly 4.2 metres in length with a wheelbase of around 2.7 metres, the vehicle presents a compact yet purposeful silhouette suited to both urban roads and light off-road use. Its presence at a charging station underscores the practical testing phase now underway, as engineers evaluate real-world charging behaviour and overall readiness for Indian conditions.
Internationally the iCar V23 is offered with two main powertrain configurations. A rear-wheel-drive version pairs a smaller battery pack of approximately 60 kWh with a single motor, while a dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant uses a larger battery approaching 82 kWh. Claimed ranges under various cycles fall between 360 km and just over 500 km depending on the setup, with DC fast-charging support that allows meaningful top-ups in a reasonable time. For the Indian market, reports suggest the possibility of an all-wheel-drive version that would help position the model as a more capable alternative in its segment.
JSW’s independent automotive push forms part of a broader strategy to build a multi-model portfolio through its partnership with Chery. The Jetour T2 is expected to lead the charge, likely arriving first as a plug-in hybrid, followed by electric offerings that include the iCar V23. Local assembly is planned at the company’s upcoming facility in Maharashtra, which should help with pricing competitiveness and supply-chain control. While exact launch timing and pricing remain to be confirmed, the combination of recent patent filings and these latest public sightings indicates that development is advancing on schedule.
The charging-station appearance adds another tangible data point to the growing body of evidence that JSW’s new brand is moving from planning into active preparation. As the company prepares to step into the passenger-vehicle market with its own identity, the iCar V23 stands as a clear signal of intent: a purpose-styled electric SUV that aims to blend everyday practicality with a distinctive character, ready to join India’s expanding new-energy landscape once official details are revealed.