Indian automotive giant Tata Motors has bagged a contract with the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), who ordered 65 EVs. KSEB’s order comprises 60 Tigor EVs and 5 Nexon EVs as part of its competitive pan India tender. This contract also falls in line with the state’s vision of ‘Go Green/Carbon Neutral’ by 2030, raising environmental awareness. The handover ceremony took place at Kanakakkunnu Palace, Trivandrum, in the presence of several important dignitaries from the state and KSEB.
Tata Motors has been playing an active leading role in proactively driving the adoption of electric mobility across the country. The automaker currently commands a market share of 85% (YTF FY22) and has sold over 15,000 EVs to date. In an effort to make EVs even more accessible, Tata Motors is closely working with other Tata Group companies. These include Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance, and Croma, which contribute towards the adoption of EVs.
Tata Motors launched the Tigor EV in India back in 2021, which scored a brilliant 4-star G-NCAP safety rating. Considered as one of the safest subcompact sedans in India, the Tigor EV symbolises Technology, Comfort, and Safety. Tata Motors has equipped the Tigor EV with a 26-kWh high energy density Lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric motor. Therefore, the Tigor EV produces 55 kW of power and 170 Nm of torque with an ARAI-claimed range of 306 Km.
These performance numbers also allow the Tigor EV to accelerate from 0-60 kph in a brilliant 5.7 seconds. Tata Motors currently offers an 8-year/1,60,000 Km battery and motor warranty on the Tigor EV. Meanwhile, the Nexon EV is the brand’s first-ever EV that delivers an ARAI-certified range of 312 Km per charge. This electric SUV gets a larger 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that sends power to the permanent-magnet AC motor.
This allows the motor to produce 129 PS of peak power and an instant 245 Nm of torque. These performance numbers enable the SUV to accelerate from 0-100 kph in a brisk 9.9 seconds. Tata Motors also offers the same battery and motor warranty on the Nexon EV and offers top-notch connectivity features. With almost 35 connected car features, the app offers remote commands, vehicle health monitoring, safety/security, and driving/trip analytics.
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