The E-Vision of the future beholds the possibility of driving a noise less, electric powered 4-wheels in India. An electric powered vehicle sounds futuristic but the possibilities of electric cars are nearer than one may think. According to a recent press release, over 4 million cars are bought in a year all over the world. Over 98 percent of these cars bought are fueled by non-renewable sources of energy such as Petrol, Diesel or Gasoline. Non-biodegradable sources of energy are the fuel reserves provided by planet earth and are only available in finite number. These non-renewable sources of energy produce harmful hazards to the environment. The internal combustion engine used in the present day cars burn these fuels and produce harmful gases as a byproduct of moving your vehicle. Electric vehicles on the other hand run of rechargeable lithium batteries and can be reused number of times without causing any harm to the environment. Critics in the autoworld see electric mobility as the future of transport all over the world and in India because of the possibilities they provide. To tap on the electric mobility vision of the future, TATA motors India is planning to add a variety of electric cars in its fleet of passenger cars in India.
TATA has been one of the key driving force in developing the electric mobility roadmap for India. Expected to be launched by the end of 2019, TATA Tigor EV is all set to kickstart the electricity mobility revolution in the country. Priced between INR 10 Lakhs and INR 12 Lakhs, TATA Tigor EV will put out maximum power of 30kW. TATA will bring the Tigor EV in India with the three-phase AC Induction Motor. A 216Ah battery is expected to drive the Tigor EV which will produce maximum voltage of 72 Volts. One of the biggest concerns regarding electric passenger cars is their charge time and range. TATA look forward to solve this with TATA Tigor EV. The Tigor will need 360 Minutes to charge its battery to full in normal conditions and 90 Minutes while charging on fast mode. Maximum speed you can achieve on the TATA Tigor EV is 100 kmph. TATA will also use power regeneration technology in all its upcoming electric vehicles where the car will convert the breaking energy to electricity and further charge the battery.
| TATA Tigor EV | Specification |
| Engine Emission | Zero |
| Power | 30 kW |
| Motor | 3-Phase AC Induction Motor |
| Power Regeneration | Yes |
| Battery Capacity (Voltage) | 216 Ah (72V) |
| Charging Time | 360 Minutes on normal charging, 90 Minutes on fast charging |
| Maximum Speed | 100 kmph |
| Range | 130 Km |
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Next TATA electric car on our list is the TATA Tiago EV. TATA has recently launched the petrol/diesel powered Tiago hatchback in India. TATA is expecting to launch the Electric powered version of the Tiago by the festive season of 2020. The mechanical specification of the TATA Tiago EV are expected to be identical to the specifications of the TATA Tigor EV. Tiago EV will be powered by the same three-phase AC (Alternating Current) Induction Motor. The battery is expected to be of 216Ah and provide maximum running range of 100 Km in one charge.
| TATA Tiago EV | Specification |
| Engine | Zero |
| Power | 135 ps |
| Motor | 3-Phase AC Induction Motor |
| Power Regeneration | Yes |
| Battery Capacity (Voltage) | 216 Ah (72V) |
| Charging Time | 360 Minutes on normal charging, 90 Minutes on fast charging |
| Maximum Speed | 135 kmph |
| Range | 100 Km |
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Third electric car on our list is the TATA E-Vision EV. This plush looking concept sedan was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. Expected to launch on Indian shores by the end of 2021, the E-Vision will be one of the first premium C-Segment electric powered sedan in the country. TATA is committed to make the electric mobility a reality in the country and has been working in the arena for many years now. TATA is working on a newer battery pack for the E-Vision and may bring a system which will last for at least 300-400 Km range and can push the car at over 200 kmph speed. The differentiating factor for the E-Vision is its unique design cues. The exteriors of the E-Vision provide a futuristic stance with fluidic lines and in-body door handles. The front of the sedan features a unique motif grille with amazing road presence and functionality.
| TATA E-Vision EV | Specification |
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| Power Regeneration | Yes |
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| Maximum Speed | 200 kmph |
| Range | 300 Km |
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Last electric powered vehicle from the house of TATA in India in our list of TATA electric car is the TATA Nexon EV. TATA very recently launched the petrol/diesel powered compact SUV ‘Nexon’ in India and plan to launch the electric version of Nexon soon. Expected to be priced between INR 10 Lakhs and INR 14 Lakhs, TATA may bring a newer powerful motor for Nexon EV in India. The range on this car is expected to be between 300 Km and 400 Km. TATA is yet to reveal the overall specifications for the Nexon EV.
| TATA Nexon EV | Specification |
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| Range | 300 Km – 400 km |
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