Tata Motors’ fifth all-electric vehicle, the much-awaited Curvv EV, has been launched in India. With introductory prices between Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh, the Tata Curvv EV directly takes on the MG ZS EV, which is priced between Rs 18.98 lakh – Rs 25.44 lakh.
The Curvv EV gets two battery pack options: a 40.5kWh unit for the Creative, Accomplished and Accomplished+ variants, and a 55kWh one for the Accomplished, Accomplished+ S, Empowered+, and Empowered+ A variants. The former has an MIDC range of 502km, while the latter can go 585km on a single charge. Tata claims that its own C75 standard of testing (which is closer to a real world figure) will see the long range model go 400-425km on a single charge, while the 45kWh Curvv EV has a C75 range of 330-350km. For reference, the MG ZS EV’s 50.3kWh unit has an ARAI-rated 461km.
All variants get a 167hp electric motor mounted on the front axle. It is said to help the Curvv EV sprint from 0-100kph in 8.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 160kph. Tata claims that the battery can get up to 150km worth of charge in just 15 minutes, and 10-80 percent charge in 40 minutes, on a 70kW charger. The iRA app is said to have an intergated charge point and the model comes with vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle to vehicle (V2V) charging capabilities.
Tata also claims a 50:50 front to rear weight distribution, a 190mm ground clearance and 450mm water wading depth for the Curvv EV.
The Curvv and Curvv EV share the interior layout, but the all-electric version gets white and grey dual tone colours, which helps provide some differentiation from the Curvv’s red and grey finish. The dashboard is a familiar one (it’s similar to the Nexon’s), and features a 12.3-inch floating infotainment touchscreen at the centre. A touch-based climate control panel sits below the infotainment unit and the trapezoidal AC vents.
The four-spoke steering is similar to the one seen on the Harrier and gets paddle shifters to adjust regen modes, while top-spec models will get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation. The centre console features a rotary drive selector, a gear lever (unlike the knob seen on the Nexon EV), and a wireless charging pad. The Curvv EV gets a frunk, while boot space is pegged at 500 litres.
In terms of the features list, highlights on the range-topper include leatherette upholstery, ventilated six-way adjustable front seats, a two-step rear seat recline function, a cooled glove box, front and rear 45W Type-C charging ports, connected car tech, the Arcade.ev app suite, a panoramic sunroof, and a powered tail gate with gesture control. Top-spec versions also get a 320W 9-speaker JBL sound system.
Tata has also introduced its official line of accessories called Tata.ev Originals, so that buyers can personalise the exterior and interior of the Curvv EV.