Tata Motors has announced to introduce a wide range of new electric cars in the Indian market. The company is aiming to further improve its sales by capitalizing on the first mover gains in the growing EV market. Tata has announced a new EV subsidiary TPEML with an initial capital fund of 7,500 crore. The brand’s electric portfolio will have 10 cars within next five years.
The brand’s Nexon electric currently accounts for more than 60 percent of total EV sales in the country. A new report claims that Tata Motors is developing a bigger, all-electric coupe version of the Nexon. This model will also be offered with petrol and diesel engine options.
The new Tata mid-sized SUV was first conceived in 2018 to rival the Hyundai Creta. However, the project was put on back burner due to the brand’s struggling performance. The company is now selling close to 30,000 cars per month. AutoCarIndia reports that the company has decided to revive the project the plans to launch an EV version of the Nexon Coupe. The petrol and diesel engine options will be introduced at a later stage.
The new mid-sized coupe will be based on the same X1 platform that underpins the Nexon. The new model will share the body styles with the Nexon, and will share the A-pillar, windscreen and front doors. The bigger change will be made post the B-pillar. The Coupe will have longer rear doors, tapering roof, and all-new rear end with a large overhang. The new model is likely to offer more rear seat legroom and bigger boot. The wheelbase is expected to be increased around 50mm. It is likely to measure around 4.3 meters in length.
The Tata Nexon based mid-sized Coupe will first come as a pure electric vehicle. Details about the powertrain are yet to be revealed; however, it is likely to get a larger 40kWh battery pack with range over 400kms. The new model will enjoy the tax benefits offered on all electric vehicles, a flat 5 percent GST.
The new Tata Coupe SUV is likely to be powered by a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is currently under development. Expected to produce up to 160bhp of power, this 4-cylinder turbo engine is also likely to power the Safari and the Harrier. The diesel version of the Coupe SUV will receive the 110bhp, 1.5L engine that powers the Nexon. This engine will be tuned to meet the tougher emission norms in 2023.
The concept version of the new Tata Coupe was planned to be unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo, which has been cancelled due to Covid pandemic. It is expected that the new mid-sized Coupe won’t be introduced in our market before 2023.
Source – autocarindia
