The exterior of the production-spec Tata Curve EV was unveiled recently. The Curve EV is the first mass market electric SUV-coupe in India and is based on the Acti.ev, which also underpins the Tata Punch EV. Let’s see how the
Exterior of the Tata Curve EV
The front look of the Curve EV
quite similar to the Tata Nexon EV. It gets an all-LED headlight setup with connected LED DRLs and LED fog lamps with sequential turn indicators and welcome and goodbye animations. The design of the headlight housing and bumper looks similar to the Nexon EV.
From the side, the Curve EV has a coupe roofline as seen in its internal combustion engine (ICE) version. It gets flush-style door handles (a first for a Tata car) and EV-specific aerodynamically styled alloy wheels. On the sides, it also gets gloss black cladding around the wheel arches. The ORVMs (exterior rear view mirrors) have been blacked out. There is also a bulge on the lower part of the ORVMs which confirms that the Curvv EV has a 360-degree camera.
Rear
At the rear, the Tata Curvv EV gets connected LED tail lights with sequential turn indicators and welcome and goodbye animations. It also gets an integrated roof spoiler with a black finish. The rear bumper of the Curvv EV also gets a black treatment and there is a silver skid plate underneath it. Expected electric powertrain and claimed range Tata has not yet revealed the battery pack and electric motor specifications for the Curvv EV. However, we expect it to be offered with two battery pack options that offer a range of around 500 km. Just like the Nexon EV, the Curve EV will also likely come with V2L (vehicle-to-load) and V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) functionalities.
Interior
The interior of the concept model features a panoramic sunroof, two-spoke, multi-function, flat-bottom steering wheel, two large freestanding screens with one unit each for the touchscreen infotainment system and instrument console, dual-tone black and blue theme, touch controls for AC vents, rotary dials for transmission, drive modes and front armrest.
Which powertrain will be offered with the Curve EV?
Tata Motors has not revealed the specifications of the Curve EV SUV concept at the moment. The model will first come as an EV with a range of around 400-500 km, followed by its ICE counterpart.
Is the Tata Curve EV a safe car?
The Curve EV has not been tested for GNCAP or BNCAP crash test ratings.
Who are the rivals of the Tata Curve EV SUV?
At the moment, the Tata Curve EV SUV has no direct rivals, but once launched as an ICE version, the model will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
Expected Price and Rivals
The Tata Curve EV is expected to be priced starting at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the MG ZS EV and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV. It can also be considered as a premium alternative to the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV.
