Indian auto manufacturer has published a real range of its popular lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). The comprehensive range test details from the range test provide insight into the real-world range against the claimed range of several Tata EVs such as Nexon EV, Tiago EV, Punch EV, etc.
The test followed India’s (MIDC) Ministry of Road, Transport and Highway directive that requires auto manufacturers to carry out a range of tests of their vehicles and publish the report.
The MIDC test consists of mainly two criteria- Urban Cycle (P1) and Extra Urban (P2) while the C75 gives an average range of tests. Previously, EVs’ range test only followed the P1 model. However, considering the growing number of EVs plying the roads, the Indian government has implemented the P1+P2 range test. That is why, Tata has carried out its MIDC range test of its EVs and published the results.
The result displays a real-world range of popular Tata cars– Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV, and Tiago EV. As these cars are also available in Nepal, especially the Punch EV has become massively popular, the range test helps customers learn how much mileage the car gives which may be crucial to confirm the performance before they buy.
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How was the test carried out?
The test was performed in three different modalities employing variations in speed, air conditioner, load, temperature, and simulation focus and usage. Likewise, for the Urban test (Part 1), the vehicles in tests were ridden at an average speed of 19 kmph to a maximum of 50 kmph, and 31 kmph and 90 kmph in Urban + Extra Urban, respectively.
For the C75 range test, the average speed of 40 km or a maximum speed of 120 km was employed. The table below highlights other criteria the test followed.
Tata says that 75% of users will get the range the test generated.
Tata EV real-world range from the test
As per the range test, the Curvv EV 55 kWh variant clocked 585 km in the Urban test (MIDC Part 1) while it delivered 502 in Urban + Extra Urban (MIDC Part 1+ Part 2). Likewise, the C75 test delivered 400-425 km on one single full charge.
Likewise, the Nexon EV 40.5 kWh variant generated 465 km in Urban, 390 km in Urban + Extra Urban, and 290-310 km in C75 range tests, respectively.
The new hot cake Punch EV which just launched in Nepal at the NADA Auto Show 2024 delivered a respectable 521km in Urban range test with a 35 kWh model. The compact SUV generated 365 km in Urban + Extra Urban and ranged between 370-290 km in C75 modality.
Another popular lineup Tiago EV 24 kWh model clocked 315 km in Urban, 275 km in Urban + Extra Urban, and 190-210 Km in C75 range tests, respectively.
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What does the test mean?
The MIDC range test gives a peek view into Tata’s popular EV lineups. Important to note that there is not a vast difference between the claimed range of the models and the results that came through the tests. The tests were carried out in urban traffic and extremely traffic-congested areas, so the real-world tests were highlighted.
Therefore, the tests should give Tata more credibility and trust from their expectant buyers. Tata cars are also popular in Nepal and its EV lineups such as Punch EV and Tiago are already hits. The test could solidify buyers’ judgment on these EVs and other concerned Tata lineups.
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