Tata Altroz EV is believed to be the first hatchback electric vehicle (EV) from Tata Motors. It is expected to pack in best-in-class premium features for a hatchback, which will help the company garner more customer base than it already has with Nexon Prime, Nexon Max, and Tigor EV. The Tata Altroz EV launch in India is long overdue as its first-ever glimpse was shown back in 2019 at the Geneva Motor show where a prototype version was presented. Since then the anticipation has been building up and the car may soon see the light of the day. With that being said, here’s a quick look at everything we know so far, including Tata Altroz EV price, features, launch date, and more.
Tata Altroz EV price in India
Since Tata Altroz EV is said to be a premium hatchback electric four-wheeler, the pricing could be on the higher side. The car will boast of cutting-edge technologies, high-capacity batteries and sophisticated internal parts along with various app-based control features. That said, Altroz EV will be positioned above its petrol and diesel counterparts therefore we can expect the EV to come with a starting price of around Rs 10 lakh in most cities. Additionally, the on-road price may be further reduced through various subsidies on electric vehicles provided by central and state governments.
Tata Altroz EV key features
- Motor Power: 95 kW
- Range: 250-300 km
- Top speed: 0-100 kmph (in 10 seconds)
- Battery capacity: 30.2 kWh
- Charging time: 8-9 hrs (full charge)
Tata Altroz EV specifications
TATA Altros EV near-production specifications were officially revealed at the 2020 Auto Expo. Here are all the details:
Range and powertrain
The TATA Altroz EV is claimed to deliver a range of 250-300 km on a single charge, which is similar to that of the Nexon EV. Moreover, it is also believed that the Altroz EV will share the rest of the powertrain with the higher-priced Nexon EV. The car is said to come with 245 Nm torque and 129 hp horsepower. What’s more, the Altroz EV will utilise Tata’s signature battery technology called Ziptron, which ensures a maximum range and incorporates liquid cooling for covering long distances per charge.
Battery
Coming to the battery capacity, the Altroz EV is expected to be powered by a 30.2kWh lithium-ion pack. The pack could be charged from 0 to 100 percent in about 8 to 9 hours using the box wall charger that comes along with the car. It will also feature a fast charging option, which can charge the battery pack to eighty percent in 60 minutes.
Additional features
The Altroz EV will feature a large-sized 7-inch touch screen display on the front to control various settings of the car and will also act as an entertainment medium to enjoy movies and videos on the go. Apart from that, the EV may also come with a mobile app to remotely access various features of the car and to also get a glimpse of various stats such as the remaining battery, nearby charging stations and most importantly to lock and unlock the car.
Body and dimensions
- Length: 3988 mm
- Height: 1505 mm
- Width: 1754 mm
- Wheelbase: 2501 mm
Tata Altroz EV design
Tata Altroz EV colours
One of the confirmed colours of the Altroz EV is blue, which the company showcased during the car’s announcement at the Auto Expo 2020. More colours are expected to be revealed during the car’s official launch sometime later this year.
Tata Altroz EV service and maintenance
Owners of the Tata Altroz EV can take their vehicles to authorised Tata workshops and service centres for regular maintenance or in case of any damage that is to be fixed. Tata Electric has a widespread channel of official workshops throughout India for the ease of its customers.
Tata Altroz EV charging infrastructure
Tata Motors currently has around 355 public chargers installed throughout the country in various towns and cities and plans to increase this number to 700 by the end of this fiscal year. Altroz EV owners along with users of other EVs in Tata’s portfolio can quickly charge their vehicles in any of these charging outlets making it one of the most widespread charging infrastructures as compared to other manufacturers. On the other hand, Tata also provides easy installation of home charging solutions.
Tata Altroz EV news
TATA Altroz EV will reportedly launch later this year (June 29th)
The much-awaited Altroz EV is expected to arrive later this year. As per rumours, the electric vehicle will launch in India in November and will have an identical design language to the ICE-variant of the car while the powertrain will be similar to other EVs in Tata’s portfolio such as the Nexon EV. The car was recently spied testing on the Indian roads. Its rear look similar to the TATA Altroz ICE variant, and the missing tailpipe suggests that the car in question is TATA Altroz EV.
