Tata Ace EV small electric truck launched in India, gets 154 km battery range

Tata Motors has entered the small electric truck space with Ace EV and has partnered with Amazon, BigBasket, Flipkart to deliver 39,000 Ace electric trucks.

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer has launched the Ace EV – the electric version of the popular Ace truck, exactly 17 years after launching it in the Indian market. With the launhch, Tata Motors has entered the upcoming segment of small electric truck for freight delivery in the country. As per Tata Motors, the new Ace EV is the India’s most advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle (SCV). 

The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors’ EVOGEN powertrain that offers an certified range of 154 kilometres. It gets 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. 

The Tata Ace EV is powered by a 27kW (36hp) motor with 130Nm of peak torque and 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 material for e-commerce logistics.

Launching the Ace EV, 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.”

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, MoEVing and Yelo 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, 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-emission cargo mobility.”