LtoR - Anand Kulkarni, Product Line Director - EV & ALFA Architecture - PVBU, Tata Motors and Jayadeep Desai, Plant Head – PVBU, Tata Motors Pune
Mumbai, August 18, 2020.
Tata Motors today announced a
significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) domain by rolling out the 1000th
Nexon EV from its plant in Pune. This landmark has been achieved in just over 6-months
after the commercial launch of the vehicle portraying the rapid growth in both
interest and demand for EVs. Acknowledged as the most preferred electric car in
India, the Tata Nexon EV is the best seller in its segment, helping Tata Motors
post a market share of 62% in EVs in Q1 FY21.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Shailesh
Chandra, President – Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors Ltd.said,“Acceptance of EVsis accelerating fast, and we are seeing growing interest
in it from all parts of the country. The rollout of the 1000th Nexon EV in a short time span,
despite the challenges of Covid-19, reflects the rising interest of personal
segment buyers in EVs. Tata Motors will continue to innovate and develop comprehensive
sustainable mobility solutions meeting global standards. EVs are the future and
as the industry leader, we are committed to make them desirable and a
main stream choice for the customers.”
Tata Motors has consistently catered to the
evolving needs of customers for electric cars with the introduction of best-selling
in both the fleet (Tigor EV Electric Sedan, with a range of 140 km &213 km) and personal segments (Nexon EV Electric SUV, with an anxiety-free range of 312 km on a single
charge). Designed to offer thrilling, connected drive experience with
zero emissions and at an attractive pricing, the Nexon EV has created a unique
benchmark in its category. To popularise the access and use of Nexon EV in
India, the company recently launched a novel EV Subscription
model,ideal for customers preferring ‘usership’ over ownership in the rapidly
growing era of shared economy.
Further,to
accelerate the adoption of EVs in India, Tata Motors also introduced a holistice-mobility
ecosystem “Tata uniEVerse” to closely leverage the
strengths and experience of other Tata Group companies to create a viable EV environment.
Powered by Tata uniEVerse, consumers will have access to a suite of e-mobility
offerings including charging solutions, innovative retail experiences and easy
financing options.