Tata Motors shared details of the company’s EV concept EVision that it showcased in the recent Geneva International Motor Show.
The EVision concept sedan showcased by the company is based on the Land Rover Discovery platform with a range of 300 kilometers per charge.
The new battery packs are cylindrical, liquid-cooled and allow for a larger range from a smaller space. This can develop an attractive battery-powered electric for the Indian market with a range of over 300km. If the battery development goes as planned it would be possible for Tata motors to even offer a range of 400km.
Tata Motors showcased its existing hatchback Tiago and sedan Tigor at this year’s Auto Expo India in electric avatars. The company is believed to working on several other models for its EV basket, which includes some borrowings from the Land Rover platform as well which it had acquired a few years back.
Launching a variety of electric hatchbacks and sedans would help the company get an edge over the likes of Tesla and Nissan which have shown interest introducing their products in India, as well as Hyundai which will introduce the Kona next year.
Mahindra Electric has tied up with LG Chem to set up battery pack manufacturing facilities in India. LG Chem supplies battery packs to several automakers, including Nissan and Hyundai.