Tata Motors introduces Ace EV

After 17 years of launching the Ace commercial vehicle in India, Tata Motors unveils the all-electric version of the small commercial vehicle. The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors' EVOGEN powertrain that offers an all-electric range of 154 km.

Tata Motors says that the Ace gets an advanced battery cooling system and regenerative braking system to boost the driving range. The Ace EV is powered by a 27kW (36hp) motor with 130 Nm of peak torque.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, and Tata Motors, said, “Tata Ace is India's most successful commercial vehicle ever. It has revolutionised transportation and created millions of successful entrepreneurs over the years. It will further build on this legacy by providing a technologically advanced, clean, and smart mobility solution. I am excited about the electrification of commercial vehicles.”

Tata Motors also announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading e-commerce companies and logistics service providers like Amazon, Big Basket, City Link, DOT, Flipkart, LetsTransport, MoEVing, and Yelo EV, to supply the Ace EV and it has already received orders for 39,000 units.

Tata Motors Executive Director Girish Wagh said, “The Ace mini truck was launched revolutionising the last-mile transportation in India and it is already a vehicle of choice for the last-mile e-commerce application with more than 70 percent penetration. Since its launch in 2005, Ace has been a consistent winner with strong endorsement from more than 2 million proud owners. I think it could not be more apt than the Ace EV to trigger the next zero-emission transition in India's cargo segment.”

The company will also look to build platforms in the e-cargo segment to build solutions to serve market requirements. The price of the Ace EV would be announced when deliveries start from the next quarter.