Tata Curvv EV Launched in India

Tata Motors has launched its highly anticipated fifth all-electric vehicle, the Curvv EV, in India, priced between INR 17.49 lakh and INR 21.99 lakh. The Curvv was one of the most eagerly awaited electric cars of 2024, and its electric version has arrived on the market ahead of the internal combustion engine (ICE) variant.

The Curvv EV is available with two battery pack options: a 45kWh unit for the Creative, Accomplished, and Accomplished+ S variants, and a 55kWh unit for the Accomplished, Accomplished+ S, Empowered+, and Empowered+ A variants.

The 45kWh battery delivers an MIDC range of 502 km, while the 55kWh battery offers 585 km on a single charge. According to Tata's C75 standard, which is close to real-world conditions, the long-range 55kWh model is expected to achieve 400-425 km, and the 45kWh model should cover 330-350 km.

The 55kWh variants are equipped with a 167hp (125kW) electric motor on the front axle, whereas the 45kWh variants have a 150hp (110 kW) motor. Both motors produce 215Nm of torque.  Similarly, the 55kWh Curvv EV can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 160 kph. In comparison, the 45kWh model achieves 0-100 kph in 9 seconds.

Tata claims that the battery can gain up to 150 km of range in just 15 minutes of charging and reach 10-80% charge in 40 minutes with a 70kW charger. Additionally, the vehicles feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging capabilities. The Curvv EV also boasts a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution, a 190 mm ground clearance, and a 450 mm water wading depth.

In terms of design, the Curvv EV closely resembles existing Tata vehicles, particularly the new Nexon EV,  featuring connected LED DRLs, an all-LED headlight setup on the bumper, and a body-coloured, closed-off grille panel. On the side, it features aerodynamically styled alloy wheels and flush-type door handles, a first for Tata. At the rear, it gets a connected LED tail light setup.

The Curvv EV comes equipped with a range of features including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control with an air purifier, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, a 9-speaker JBL-tuned sound system with a 320W subwoofer, a 6-way powered driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats.

For safety, the Curvv EV is equipped with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a blind spot monitor, all-wheel disc brakes, hill hold assist, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and a 360-degree camera with a blind view monitor.

Additionally, the Curvv EV also comes with a suite of Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, high-beam assist, and autonomous emergency braking.