Tata Ace EV- Tata Motors launches a new electric commercial vehicle.
Tata Ace EV offers a range of 154 km and has a payload capacity of 600kg.
The largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, Tata Motors, launched a new electric commercial vehicle- Ace EV. Tata Ace was the most successful commercial vehicle of Tata Motors.
Tata Motors believes the launch of the Tata Ace EV is a significant leap forward in its drive toward promoting sustainable mobility.
Tata Ace EV specs and features
The new Tata Ace EV comes with an EVOGEN powertrain. The 21.3kWh Li-Ion battery will provide a range of 154km. The cargo volume of this electric-commercial vehicle is 208 cubic feet, and the payload capacity is 600kg.
This ECV also has a fast-charging mode which will take 105 min to charge it from 10% to 80%. The normal charging time is 6-7 hours.
It offers features like telematics (Fleet Edge), liquid cooling system for the battery, aerodynamics, a lightweight load body, and regenerative braking. It has a gradeability of 22 degrees, a wheelbase of 2100mm, and a ground clearance of 160mm.
The 27kW (36hp) motor produces a peak torque of 130Nm. The Ace EV’s container is made of lightweight, durable materials to perfectly suit the requirements of e-commerce logistics.
Partnership with e-commerce and logistic companies.
Tata Motors also announced the signing of strategic MoU with leading e-commerce companies and logistics service providers – Amazon, BigBasket, City Link, DOT, Flipkart, LetsTransport, MoEVing, and Yelo EV. Tata will deliver 39,000 units of the Ace EV to these companies. Tata Motors will also set up dedicated Electric Vehicle Support Centres for maximum fleet uptime and deploy Tata Fleet Edge – the next-gen optimal fleet management solution.
Official Statements.
Launching the Ace EV, Mr. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, and Tata Motors, said, “E-mobility is an idea whose time has come. At Tata Motors, we are moving with speed and scale to lead this change – in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and Jaguar Land Rover. I am delighted today that with the launch of the Ace EV, we are entering a new era of e-cargo mobility. Tata Ace is India’s most successful commercial vehicle ever. It has revolutionised transportation and created millions of successful entrepreneurs over the years. It will further build on this legacy by providing a technologically advanced, clean, and smart mobility solution. I am excited about the electrification of commercial vehicles.”
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “The introduction of the Ace EV marks a major milestone in our journey to deliver zero-emission cargo mobility in India. Building on our experience and success with electric buses, we have designed use-case-specific EV solutions for intra-city distribution. These solutions effectively cater to the application needs and deliver a superior value proposition to all stakeholders. We are much encouraged by the support and response received from our e-commerce customers, with whom we begin this journey of zero-emission cargo mobility.”
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