Tata Motors will be adding two EVs to its line-up – one of them sitting in the fiercely competitive midsize SUV segment – and also launch the Altroz facelift.
Tata Punch EV
The Punch EV will be similar to its petrol-powered counterpart on the inside, the EV’s cabin may feature the larger 10.25-inch touchscreen and steering with the illuminated logo as seen on the new Nexon. Although Tata has yet to reveal technical specs for the battery and motors, the company could offer multiple options to appeal to a wider audience.
Tata Curvv EV
Tata’s SUV-coupe, the Curvv, is scheduled to arrive mid-next year, and it’ll launch as an EV first. Details of this powertrain have not yet been revealed, but Tata has said it’ll come with a range of about 400-500km on a single charge, and have a dual-motor set up simulating all-wheel drive. A petrol version of the Curvv will arrive soon after, and it’ll be powered Tata’s new 1.2-litre TGDi turbocharged mill, which is said to produce 125hp and 225Nm of peak torque. Expect manual and automatic gearbox options for the Curvv petrol.
Tata Harrier EV
The Tata Harrier EV is expected to be the brand’s sixth all-electric model, and the first EV to be based on the Harrier’s Omega architecture – it has been heavily re-engineered so that the Land Rover-derived platform can be electrified. We expect the Harrier EV to get a 60kWh battery pack that’ll power two motors – one on each axle to simulate AWD – and have a range of about 400-500km. Other than minor changes to distinguish it as the EV, the all-electric Harrier will look similar to the recently launched Harrier facelift. The list of features should also be the same as the facelift – ADAS tech, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof.
Tata Altroz facelift
Tata’s premium hatchback is set to get its first major update next year. Competition like the Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno have taken the game forward, and now it’s Tata’s turn to refresh the Altroz. Along with some design changes to bring the Altroz in line with newer Tata cars, the premium hatch will also get tweaks to the interior to keep it fresh. New features expected include the larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, six airbags, wireless charging and an air purifier, all of which was seen on the Tata Altroz Racer.