Tata Curvv: The latest entry into the electric vehicles space

Undoubtedly, EVs and e-mobility will transform the whole automotive industry sooner or later. All the big or small automakers are unveiling their new electric vehicle concepts now and then leading to expanding the ocean. Today, we are going to tell you about the latest EV concept revealed in India by Tata Motors, the company which owns premium car brands like Jaguar and Land Rover. 

Meet the Tata Curvv, a stylish coupe-SUV based on the brand’s new Gen2 platform. The EV will compete in the category where ICE-powered players like the Proton X70, Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Nissan X-Trail exist. Here we bring key highlights of the concept just to give you a gist of what’s happening in the electric vehicles space all around the world. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 

Gen2 platform

As mentioned earlier, the new Tata Curvv is based on the brand’s newly-developed platform named Gen2. Basically, it is an evolution of the automaker’s existing platforms, which is better suited for EVs. It is a scalable and flexible architecture that can support different vehicle sizes and shapes as well as a variety of engine options. That means the brand will be rolling out ICE-powered vehicles based on the same platform later in the future. 

“Less-Is-More” exterior  

Apart from the new platform, the new EV concept also debuts Tata’s new “Less-Is-More” design language with minimalist touches helping it to create a standout. These comprise -

• A sleek LED DRL underneath the hood across its width Instead of the conventional grill
• A chunky bumper and skid plate offering a nice and beefy upfront stance 
• Triangular headlights on either corner of the front bumper
• No conventional door handles and outside rearview mirrors 
• Frameless door, which, however, unexpected to be on the road-ready version 
• Full-width LED strip on the rear with triangular housings on the edges of the bumper
• Rear thick cladding along the bottom edge with a vertical light strip in the middle

Aero-optimized wheels

The Tata Curvv concept EV features specially designed 20-inch wheels that are optimised for aerodynamic efficiency. The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli rubbers which are unlikely to be offered on the production car. 

Advanced interior

Just like the exterior, the Tata Curvv cabin also benefits from the “Less-Is-More'' design philosophy. Main highlights include a new-gen 2-spoke steering wheel with premium-looking toggles and the brand’s digital logo, an LED light bar running across the width of the dashboard, a panoramic touchscreen infotainment system, digital driver’s display, sporty front seats with premium upholstery,  and a panoramic glass roof.

The car has no traditional centre console; instead, it has a dainty glass-topped console with a drive mode dial mounted on it.

The EV will be equipped with cloud compatibility for telematics and support over-the-air software updates. It will also have Advanced Driver Assist Systems.

Range between 400 and 500 km

The Indian automaker claims that the production vehicle will offer a certifiable range somewhere between 400 and 500 km. As for charging, the owners will be able to charge it with both AC and DC sources. Moreover, a vehicle-to-vehicle charging system would be there along with the charging electric appliances with the help of battery power. 

Impressive? Isn’t it? Let us know what you thought about this electric SUV in the comments.

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