Tata Curvv EV launched at Rs 17.49 lakh

Tata Motors has officially joined the mid-size SUV market with the Curvv EV. The Curvv EV is available for Rs 17.49 lakh ex-showroom. Bookings for the electric SUV will begin on August 12. The Curvv EV is set to compete with the MG ZS EV.

Tata Curvv EV: Battery specs and range

Tata Motors has announced two battery pack options for the Curvv EV: standard and long range. The former is powered by a 45-kWh battery, whereas the highest model has a 55-kWh one. According to ARAI, the 45-kWh-powered coupe SUV would have a driving range of 502 kilometers on a single charge, while the 55-kWh battery will provide a range of 585 kilometers. Tata Motors announced that based on its internal tests known as C75, the 45 kWh and 55 kWh batteries should return a driving range of 330 km to 350 km and 400 km to 425 km respectively.

The Curvv is built on Tata Motors’ ATLAS design, and both Curvv EV models are powered by a single 167 horsepower motor on the front axle. According to Tata Motors, the Curvv EV accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 160 kmph.

Tata Motors claims that a 70-kW charger can charge 10 to 80 percent of the battery for up to 40 minutes. If the battery is charged for only 15 minutes, it has a range of up to 150 kilometers. The Curvv EV, like the Punch EV, supports both vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging.

Tata Curvv EV: Interiors and Features

The Curvv EV’s cabin comes in a dual-tone white and grey. The dashboard design is similar to the Nexon EV, with a 12.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with a navigation map display, a new gear shift, a 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof, a premium 320 Watts 9-speaker JBL sound system, and front ventilated seats. It also includes a two-step rear seat recline for added comfort, 45W Type C charging connections in the front and back, and a cooled glove box.

The Curvv EV is loaded with safety features, including an electric parking brake with auto hold, Level 2 ADAS, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, an electronic stability program, front parking sensors, all four disc brakes, a blind spot monitor, and more.

Tata Curvv EV: Exteriors

The new coupe SUV features complete LED illumination, including a linked LED DRL. It features 18-inch alloy wheels, sleek door handles, and a sloping roofline. It features a ground clearance of 190 mm, a water wading capacity of 450 liters, and a boot space of 500 litres plus a frunk. It is the first SUV in its segment to feature a motorized tailgate with gesture control.

Tata Curvv EV: Price

Tata Motors has launched the Curvv EV at an introductory price of Rs 17.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The Curvv EV comes in five variants: 45 kWh in Creative, Accomplished, and Accomplished+ S trims, and 55 kWh in Accomplished, Accomplished+ S, Empowered+, and Empowered+ A. The Curvv EV competes with the MG ZS EV, which begins at Rs 18.98 lakh to Rs 25.44 lakh, ex-showroom.

Source:FE