State governments are placing large bets on electric cars (EV), and many government branches are adopting EVs as a source of transportation. Tata Motors, one of India's leading automakers, has won an order for 65 EVs from the Kerela State Electricity Board (KSEB). Out of these 65 Tata Motors electric cars, 60 will be Tigor EVs and 5 will be Nexon EVs. This order is part of a competitive pan-India tender launched by KSEB to support the state's objective of being "Go Green/Carbon Neutral" by 2030.
Today, Sri. K. Krishnankutty, Hon'ble Minister of Electricity, Adv. Antony Raju, Hon'ble Minister of Transport, Dr B. Ashok, IAS, Chairman, KSEB, and other Senior Government Officials attended a handover ceremony at Kanakakkkunu Palace in Trivandrum.
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Tata Motors is proactively driving the adoption of electric mobility in the country, with a commanding market share of 85 per cent (YTD FY22) and over 15,000 Tata Motors electric cars on the road to date. Tata Motors is collaborating closely with other Tata Group firms, including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance, and Croma, to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India through its EV ecosystem known as the "Tata uniEVerse."
Tata Tigor and Nexon EV
Tata Tigor EV is currently the most affordable EV in the Indian market. The EV also has a four-star G-NCAP certification, making it the safest electric sedan in India. It has a 26-kWh high energy density Lithium-ion battery pack, which produces a peak power output of 55 kW, peak torque of 170 Nm, and a 0-60 kmph time of 5.7 seconds, resulting in a zippy and entertaining drive for all occupants. The Tigor EV has an ARAI-certified range of 306 kilometres. Tata's Ziptron technology provides great performance via an energy-efficient motor that provides flat torque from the start, resulting in a 'zippy' driving experience.
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The Nexon EV, on the other hand, is fitted with a powerful and high-efficiency 129 PS permanent-magnet AC motor, which is driven by a large 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery. The EV has an ARAI-certified range of 312 kilometres. The EV also includes industry-leading dust and waterproof battery pack that satisfies IP67 requirements. Furthermore, it has 35 connected capabilities based on Mobile Apps, ranging from remote instructions to vehicle monitoring to driving behaviour analytics, navigation, and remote diagnostics.
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