Tata Motors has unveiled its fifth electric vehicle, the Curvv EV, in the Indian market, with prices ranging from Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh. This new model competes directly with the MG ZS EV, which is priced between Rs 18.98 lakh and Rs 25.44 lakh.
Battery Options and Performance
The Tata Curvv EV is available with two battery options: a 45kWh unit and a 55kWh unit. The 55kWh version features a front-mounted motor producing 167hp, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 8.6 seconds. The top variant, Empowered+ A, includes features such as a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats.
Pricing Details
Here are the prices for different variants:
| Variant | 45kWh | 55kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Creative | 17.49 | – |
| Accomplished | 18.49 | 19.25 |
| Accomplished+ S | 19.29 | 19.99 |
| Empowered+ | – | 21.25 |
| Empowered+ A | – | 21.99 |
Range and Charging
The 45kWh battery offers an MIDC range of 502 km, while the 55kWh battery provides a range of 585 km on a single charge. Under Tata’s C75 standard, which is closer to real-world driving conditions, the 55kWh model is expected to achieve a range of 400-425 km, and the 45kWh model 330-350 km. In comparison, the MG ZS EV’s 50.3kWh battery has an ARAI-rated range of 461 km.
The 55kWh variants are equipped with a 167hp motor, while the 45kWh variants have a 150hp motor, both delivering 215Nm of torque. The Curvv EV can charge up to 150 km in just 15 minutes and can reach 10-80 percent charge in 40 minutes using a 70kW charger. The car also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging.
Design and Features
The Curvv EV boasts a balanced 50:50 weight distribution, a ground clearance of 190mm, and a water wading depth of 450mm. Its interior features a distinctive white and grey dual-tone color scheme, a 12.3-inch floating infotainment touchscreen, touch-based climate control, and trapezoidal AC vents.
Top-spec models come with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a rotary drive selector, wireless charging pad, and a frunk, with a boot space of 500 litres. Luxury features include leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, a two-step rear seat recline, cooled glove box, front and rear 45W Type-C charging ports, connected car tech, the Arcade.ev app suite, a panoramic sunroof, and a powered tailgate with gesture control. The 320W 9-speaker JBL sound system is available in the top variants.
Safety and Exterior
Safety features in the Curvv EV include six airbags, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill-start and descent assist, ESP, driver drowsiness alert, blind spot monitor, and Level 2 ADAS. The vehicle also emits a sound alert up to 20 kph to warn pedestrians.
Externally, the Curvv EV is distinguished by a closed-off grille, nose-mounted charger, and aero-optimized 18-inch alloy wheels. Both the front and rear LED lights feature a welcoming signature. Tata’s official line of accessories, Tata.ev Originals, allows for customization of the Curvv EV.
Market Competition
Currently, the Curvv EV’s main competitor is the MG ZS EV. However, its pricing also places it in competition with the Nexon EV (Rs 14.49-19.49 lakh) and the Mahindra XUV400 (Rs 15.49-17.69 lakh).
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