Mumbai, 5th
May, 2022.
Tata Motors, India’s
largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today marked a significant leap
forward in its drive towards promoting sustainable mobility withthe launch of
the all-new, revolutionary Ace EV– the electric version of the ever-popular Ace,exactly
17 years afterredefiningIndia’s freight movement. The new Ace EV, India’s most
advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle (SCV), is a green
and smart transport solution ready to serve a wide variety of intra-city applications.
Launching the Ace EV, Mr. N
Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors, said, “E-mobility is an idea
whose time has come. At Tata Motors, we are moving with speed and scale to lead
this change – in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover. I
am delighted today that with the launch of the Ace EV, we are entering a new
era of e-cargo mobility. 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.”
The new Ace EV,
co-developed in rich collaboration with its users and supported by a diligently
curated ecosystem, offers a holistic solution for e-cargo mobility. In addition
to addressing the core need of timely cost-effective and efficient last-mile
deliveries, the Ace EV also serves the future commitment and aspirations of its
conscientious customers to achieve net zero carbon footprint.
Tata Motors also
announced signing of strategic Memorandum of Understanding with leading e-commerce
companies and logistics service providers – Amazon, BigBasket, City Link, DOT, Flipkart, LetsTransport,MoEVingandYelo EV. This includes delivering
39,000 units of the Ace EV; setting up dedicated Electric Vehicle Support
Centres for maximum fleet uptime; deployment of Tata Fleet Edge – the next-gen
optimal fleet management solution; and support of Tata UniEVerse, the proven
enabling eco-system of relevant Tata Group companies.
Speaking at the launch, Mr.
Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “The introduction of
the Ace EV marks a major milestone in our journey to deliver zero-emission
cargo mobility in India. Building on our experience and success with electric
buses, we have designed use-case specific EV solutions for intra-city
distribution. These solutions effectively cater to the application needs and
deliver a superior value proposition to all stakeholders. We are much
encouraged with the support and response received from our e-commerce customers,
with whom we begin this journey of zero-emissioncargo mobility.”
Tata Ace EV: Transforming logistics with a
green, future-ready solution
The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors’
EVOGEN powertrain that offers an unparalleled
certified range of154 kilometres. It delivers a safe, all-weather operation
with an advanced battery cooling system and regenerative braking system to
boost the driving range. The vehicle allows regular and fast charging capabilities for high uptime.It is powered by a 27kW
(36hp) motor with 130Nm of peak torque, to ensure highest cargo volume of 208 ft³ and
grade-ability of 22% allowing easy ascend in fully loaded conditions. The Ace
EV’s container is made of light-weight, durable materials that perfectly suit
the requirements of e-commerce logistics.