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      Ola Roadster Series Launch: When, Where, How Much

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      Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedOla Roadster X: Quick Off the Mark, Easy on the WalletOla Roadster is the latest entrant in the electric motorcycle market. And is available in three variants: Roadster, Roadster X, and Roadster Pro. Each variant brings unique features tailored to different rider preferences. Roadster series is designed to cater to various segments, from daily commuters to performance enthusiasts. And marks a significant step in Ola Electric’s goal to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India’s two-wheeler (2W) market.Roadster Variant: Pushing the Envelope, Not the PriceRoadster X peak motor output of 11 kW helps reach 0-40 kmph in 2.8 seconds. Top speed of 124 kmph and a maximum range of 200 km make it an attractive option for urban riders. Battery packs for the Roadster X come in three sizes: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh, offering flexibility in terms of range and performance. Pricing for the Roadster X starts at Rs 74,999 for the 2.5 kWh variant, Rs 84,999 for the 3.5 kWH variant, and goes up to Rs 99,999 for the 4.5 kWH battery size.Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedRoadster variant steps up performance with peak motor output of 13 kW. It accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 2.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of 126 kmph. The range extends up to 248 km. Battery pack options – 3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh, and 6 kWh. This makes the Roadster suitable for those who require a balance between city commuting and longer rides. Roadster is priced at Rs 1,04,999  for the 3.5 kWH variant, Rs 1,19,999 for the 4.5 kWh variant and Rs 1,39,999 for the 6 kWh variant.Pro Mode: Roadster Goes All In – Roadster Pro is the powerhouse of the lineup with peak motor output of 52 kW and a torque of 105 Nm. It accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 1.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 194 kmph. With a staggering range of 579 km, it targets riders looking for high performance and extended range. The battery pack for the Roadster Pro is available in 8 kWh and 16 kWh variants. Equipped with a liquid cooled motor and battery, it returns 105 Nm torque. Roadster Pro price ranges from Rs 1,99,999 to Rs 2,49,999. For its 8 kWh and 16 kWh variants.Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedTech Forward: Ola’s Digital LeapIn terms of braking systems, the Roadster series incorporates advanced safety features. Braking duties are undertaken by Combi Braking System (CBS) in Roadster X, single-channel ABS in the Roadster and two-channel switchable ABS in Roadster Pro.Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedDigital innovation is at the core of the Roadster series, with features like Ola Maps Navigation, proximity unlock, and cruise control. The series also integrates advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), traction control, and geo-fencing capabilities. The inclusion of AI-powered features such as the Krutrim Assistant, along with a smartwatch app and road trip planner merges technology with mobility.MoveOS: When Your Motorcycle Thinks AheadAll three models are equipped with Ola’s MoveOS 5, which offer a range of tech features. Riding experience is widened by various modes such as Sports, Normal, Eco, Hyper, Race, Urban, Rain, Off-road, and DIY modes, allowing riders to customise their journey based on their preferences.Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedMoveOS on Motorcycles makes available ABS & Cornering ABS, Emergency SOS, Speed Limit Alerts, Collision Alerts, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Overtake Assist for its safety suite. The Performance suite handles DIY Modes, Traction Control, E-Suspension Control, Race Mode, Turbo Boost, and Cornering Lights. There’s a 4.3-inch LCD for the Roadster X, a 6.8-inch TFT touchscreen for the Roadster, and a 10-inch TFT touchscreen for the Roadster Pro.Roadster Today, Sportster Tomorrow: Ola’s Electric EvolutionBookings/ Reservations for the Roadster X and Roadster variants open on August 15, 2024. Deliveries are expected in Q4 FY25 ( expected in January 2025). Roadster Pro will be available in Q4 FY26 ( Around Diwali of 2026). Ola Electric’s announcement of the Bharat 4680 cell and battery pack is a pivotal development. And is expected to be integrated into their electric motorcycles in Q1 FY2026. This development is poised to enhance battery adoption, aligning with Ola’s long-term vision for sustainable transportation.Ola Electric Motorcycle LaunchedAdditionally, Ola has teased new electric motorcycles—Sportster under the Roadster series. The future Sports series will be further expanding their product lineup with distinct Arrowhead and Diamondhead offerings. There’ll also be an Adventure series, and Cruiser range.  The wide range of models are anticipated to cater to diverse customer needs in a rapidly evolving electric 2W market. India’s 2W market is predominantly dominated by motorcycles. Introduction of the Roadster series could influence market dynamics, potentially driving increased adoption of electric motorcycles. More

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      Tork Motors Riding A Rough Patch – Wind Up Possible

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      Tork Kratos X Electric MotorcycleWithdrawal of subsidies and unavailability of new funding have presented significant challenges for Tork MotorsWhile the electric two-wheeler segment continues to register robust growth, some startups are staring at an uncertain future. A relevant example is Pune-based EV startup, Tork Motors. The company currently offers only a single product – Kratos R electric motorcycle.Dealers file police complaintAccording to the dealers, dispatches from Tork Motors have stopped since December 2023. Now that more than 7 months have passed, the dealers have collectively filed a police case. They were promised fresh dispatches by the end of June, but there was no further update. Dealers have reported that the company has been unresponsive and most customers have cancelled their bookings. It is reported that the manufacturing unit located at Chakan has been inoperative since last year.Tork Electric Motorcycle Owners ProtestAssistant Police Inspector of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kiran Pathare, has said that an investigation is currently in process based on the dealers’ complaint. However, more details were not provided, as the matter is confidential. Pathare said that action will be taken by next week.No salary for 7 monthsAs per reports, employees of Tork Motors have not received salaries for the last seven months. Tork Motors recently sent emails to its employees, serving a ‘Notice of Role Dissolution and Employment Termination’. The email mentions that the company has carried out an in-depth assessment of the existing organizational structure and future plans. Based on that, the company feels the need to dissolve certain roles within the organization.Updated Kratos R Electric motorcycleTork Motors has officially declared employee termination, from July 31, 2024. The company says that this move will help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organization. The employees will be served relieving letters soon.Bharat Forge writes off investmentOne of the key reasons for Tork Motors’ troubles is the inability to secure fresh investments. It was reported last month that Tork could get around Rs 50 crore via a fresh funding round. However, the deal was reportedly cancelled at the last moment.In the latest development, Bharat Forge has written off its investment in Tork Motors. This was revealed during the media interview about the company’s Q1 earnings. Bharat Forge, via its wholly owned subsidiary Kalyani Forge, owns 64.29% equity stake in Tork Motors. Bharat Forge has been investing in Tork Motors over the last 4-5 years. However, with the reduction in FAME subsidy, Tork Motors’ profitability was adversely impacted.Bharat Forge says that it is only an investor in Tork Motors and does not manage the company. If there are doubts about the company’s future, it will be better to accept that and move on. Bharat Forge has stated that there are no plans to make fresh investments available to Tork Motors. They are working with Tork to ensure an orderly wind up.Customer woesMost Tork customers have positive things to say about their electric motorcycle. However, due to the uncertainties, Tork customers are worried about availability of service and spare parts in the future. As the dealerships may be shut down, users may not be able to get their warranty claims processed.Tork Motors is not the only EV company facing such issues. Earlier this month, dealers of Hero Electric had protested at the company’s headquarters. Such developments indicate that the electric two-wheeler industry may be heading towards the consolidation stage. More

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      Ola Electric Bike Side Profile Teased – Global Debut Tomorrow, August 15th

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      Ola Electric Bike Side ProfileWhen launched, Ola electric bike is likely to gain dominance in electric motorcycle segment, rivalling offerings from Oben, Revolt and TorkAfter dominating the electric scooter market, Ola Electric is trying to replicate similar success in electric motorcycle space. The company has been teasing the production version of its upcoming electric motorcycle. The recent teaser shows Ola electric bike side profile and establishes its silhouette.Ola Electric Bike Side Profile TeasedOwing to its aggressive pricing strategy, Ola has managed to establish itself as a leader of electric scooter segment. The company’s S1 range of electric scooters have been pretty popular in India, leading the sales charts for a very long time. Now, the company intends to extend its success to electric motorcycle realm too.Ola Electric had showcased as many as four electric motorcycle concepts some time ago. One of them was a Roadster concept which is likely to have spawned a production version. Not long ago, Ola’s design patents filed in India were leaked, showing multiple street naked genre of motorcycles.The design patents looked like they were multiple variants of the motorcycle with varied equipment levels and stylistic elements. There is a good probability of Ola launching multiple versions of its motorcycle. A similar approach was observed with Ola’s S1 range of electric scooters too.Ola Cyber Racer Top VariantFrom the side, Ola electric bike takes the shape of a muscular street naked motorcycle. Ola has teased the bike’s battery and some of its electrical components before. We can see a large battery positioned where an engine would be placed in a conventional motorcycle. We can see a few circuitry and other control boards in the previous teaser too.There is a mid-mounted motor that is driving the rear wheels via a chain drive. From the recent teaser, we can see a glimpse of its componentry. It gets RSU telescopic front suspension at the front and a mono-shock setup at the rear. There is disc brake at both ends and there seems to be 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends.What to expect?Considering that it is from Ola Electric, we might get a plethora of features and gimmicks to make a strong mark for itself in the budding electric motorcycle space. A 7-inch touchscreen instrument screen with Ola Maps, music control and more. There might be an on-board speaker to play music as well.Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedRange from a single charge might be around 180 km, around a similar ballpark as S1 Pro Gen II. From the past teasers, Ola electric bike looks like it is a commuter style product with performance of a 150cc motorcycle. It gets dual LED projector headlights, as seen in previous teaser and other elements. Price could be around Rs 1.5 lakh (effective Ex-sh). More info will be revealed tomorrow. More

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      What Sets TVS iQube Celebration Edition Apart – Dual-Tone Distinction

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      Zero FXE EV Spied In India – What’s Cooking, Hero MotoCorp?

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      MG Windsor EV India Debut Date September 11th – What To Expect?

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      MG Windsor EV Launch DateWhen launched, MG Windsor EV will have a unique crossover hatchback design language with a lot of importance given on comfort and premiumnessBanking on their past success with EVs in India, MG Motor is poised to take the game further. The company is launching their third EV soon and it will be a unique Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) for the Indian market. MG Motor has just announced the debut date for this upcoming CUV which is set to happen on September 11th.MG Windsor EV Debut DateMarketed as a CUV, MG is launching their third electric car in Indian market. Initially there were speculations of it being called Excelor EV, but MG Motor confirmed the name of their upcoming CUV to be Windsor EV. Which is named after a British aircraft, like most other MG car naming strategy in India.MG Windsor EV will be a rebadged version of Wuling Cloud EV, which has been on sale in a few nations outside India. Where design is concerned, MG is standing out by offering a crossover hatchback style vehicle in a sea of SUV-style offerings. So, it stands out from the competition.Speaking of competition, Windsor EV from MG Motor will rival the C-segment electric offerings (around 4.3m in length). Some of these include Mahindra XUV400 and just launched Tata Curvv EV along with upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV.MG Cloud Crossover Utility VehicleMG Windsor EV measures 4,295 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,652 mm in height. It packs a 2,700 mm long wheelbase too. It has a quirky design with a lot of glass area. This will ensure a roomier and airy experience for passengers. Exterior design highlights include flush door handles, LED lighting all around, 18-inch alloys and others.What to expect?On the inside, we can get a 15.6-inch infotainment screen and a 8.8-inch instrument screen, electronic parking brake, auto climate control, soft touch plastics, bubble-style Italian leatherette seats, 135-degree reclining rear bench, electrically operated front seats, up to 1,707L boot space, 256 colour ambient lighting, and a lot more.Where safety is concerned, MG Windsor EV will get 4 airbags, auto hold function in electronic parking brake, pedestrian sound warning, TPMS, robust ADAS suite including adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera, parking sensors and others.MG Cloud CUV InteriorPowertrains-wise, we should expect a battery pack around 50 kWh in capacity and a claimed range of around 500 km on a single charge. Internationally, Wuling Cloud EV comes with a 134 bhp and 200 Nm electric motor driving the front wheels and we might get something similar. More

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      2024 Jawa 42 Launch Price Now Starts From Rs 1.73 L – Rs 17K Less Than Before

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      2024 Jawa 42 LaunchedWith Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycles in its crosshair, 2024 Jawa 42 launched, offer unmatched price to performance ratio in neo retro genreJawa Yezdi Motorcycles has sharpened their product offensive against Royal Enfield. The company has been updating its portfolio to compete at the highest level against increasing competition. In that trend, 2024 Jawa 42 has been launched at a revised price and a ton of mechanical updates. Let’s take a look.2024 Jawa 42 Launch PriceMahindra-owned Classic Legends has launched their new 2024 Jawa 42 neo-retro motorcycle. The base pricing is very attractive, starting from Rs 1.73 lakh and goes all the way to Rs 1.98 lakh (Ex-sh). There are a as many as 14 colours offered with 2024 Jawa 42. Among these, 6 colours are new for 2024 model.2024 Jawa 42 ColoursThe new colours are Vega White, Voyager Red, Asteroid Grey, Odyssey Black, Nebula Blue, and Celestial Copper Matte. These colours join the existing colour palette of pre-update Jawa 42. Jawa is positioning their new roadster as ‘most revered neo classic machine’ on sale in India.For the 2024 model, Classic Legends seems to have worked on mechanical aspects to improve the bike’s overall performance and other attributes. Primary highlight is price to performance and that is where 2024 Jawa 42 seems to have a clear advantage over 350cc Royal Enfield offerings.2024 Jawa 42Jawa is claiming as many as 42+ significant upgrades with their new 2024 Jawa 42. These upgrades are said to be driven by customer feedback. 2024 Jawa 42 comes equipped with a new 294cc J-Panther single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This engine has been re-worked with a few new internals to improve upon NVH and achieve smoother gear shifts.This engine features gear-based throttle mapping that should ensure optimized spread of performance across the gears. Performance metrics include 27.32 bhp of peak power and 26.84 Nm of peak torque. There is a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Jawa also claims increased ground clearance, a more comfort-oriented seat and re-tuned suspension.2024 Jawa 42 SpecsStatement from Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles“The 2024 Jawa 42 is a testament to holistic approach to motorcycle engineering,” says Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles. “We’ve left no stone unturned in our quest for ‘price-performance’perfection. From upgrading materials to refining our manufacturing processes, we’ve pushed boundaries at every step.We believe in the philosophy of price-performance engineering, and the result is a motorcycle that doesn’t just meet expectations—it redefines them. The authentic neo-classic 2024 Jawa 42 is a trinity of edgy performance, gorgeous design, and precision engineering.”2024 Jawa 42Also read – 2024 Yezdi Adventure launched More

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      Tata Curvv EV First Drive Review – Style Quotient, Redefined!

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      Tata Curvv EV First Drive ReviewJust-launched Tata Curvv EV directly takes on MG ZS EV and Mahindra XUV400 along with upcoming Maruti eVX and Hyundai Creta EVThe time is between 2010 and 2014. That is when I lived in Belagavi (then Belgaum), Karnataka. People across my home owned a BMW X6, world’s first Coupe SUV. Initially, I thought the Coupe SUV genre was hideous. But I saw that X6 for the next three years and it grew on me so much that I now adore Coupe SUVs.During that time, Coupe SUV genre was limited to only luxury cars and I never imagined that it would somehow hit the mainstream market. Fast forwarding to August 2024, Tata Motors has made Coupe SUV genre mainstream with Curvv and Curvv EV and even I can afford one today. What a time to be alive, eh? After briefly driving Tata Curvv EV in Udaipur, Rajasthan, here’s what we think about it.Tata Curvv EV – DesignTata Curvv EV First Drive Review – Striking Exterior!One look at Tata Curvv EV in person is enough to make the majority of people fall in love with it. Of course, there will be people who may find coupe SUV genre weird. If you ask me, I loved the design, owing to my affinity to Coupe SUVs. As we drove the Curvv EV around Udaipur, it grabbed a lot of eyeballs. In many instances, smitten bystanders approached us and enquired about this gorgeous machine.Fusing Harrier and Safari inspired exterior design with Curvv has worked wonders. The slim connected LED DRLs, LED projector headlights with LED cornering fog lights, the electrically operated front charging flap, 18-inch alloy wheels with aero inserts, connected LED tail lights, stylish roof spoiler, a panoramic sunroof and other exterior design highlights look nice. PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE is obviously the sloping coupe roofline.Tata Curvv EV – Sloping Coupe RooflineTata Curvv EV doors shut on top of the door sills. My Renault Captur has the same design and I appreciate it when a carmaker takes the extra effort. None of the current C-Segment compact SUVs have this feature. Another extra effort by Tata Motors is painting the plastic body cladding. Every single rival gets unpainted body cladding and they turn into a hideous whitish-gray shade in no time when standing under the sun. While cladding on Curvv and Curvv EV will remain black as they get gloss black paint.Other exterior design highlights on Curvv EV include flush door handles with welcome light and an electrically operated tailgate with gesture controls. Both are segment first features. Tata provided Rushlane with the new Virtual Sunrise colour and Black contrasting roof. Other colour offered to media was Pure Grey, which looks a lot like Nardo Grey offered on a few premium cars.Tata Curvv EV – Sloping Coupe RooflineMostly similar interiors as Nexon EVWhile Tata does a great job of masking the Nexon EV’s exteriors with Curvv EV, the same can’t be said about Curvv EV’s interiors. Except for a few features like 4-spoke steering wheel from Harrier and Safari, panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and more extensive ambient lighting, there is nothing new with Curvv EV over a Nexon EV. Space at the front and rear is almost identical to that of Nexon’s too.There is a larger boot with Tata Curvv EV with 500L of space that can be expanded to 973L by folding the 60:40 split rear seats. There is also a 11.6L frunk (front trunk) which is perfect to stowe away the portable charger. All in all, one can surmise Curvv is a Nexon with a larger boot, when it comes to interior updates and passenger space on offer. That might not be a bad thing if you don’t care a lot about rear seat occupants and features and space revolving around their comfort.Tata Curvv EV – InteriorsWe say this because the two-step recline function for rear seats is very minimal and barely makes a difference in overall comfort. Curvv EV offers similar knee room for rear passengers as Nexon and Tata Motors skipped rear sun shades as well. There are only two headrests in 2nd row and it would be a squeeze to fit three adults abreast. Even at the front, interior cabin width is not enough and full-size adults will graze their shoulders and elbows.The leatherette cladding on dashboard was not padded, while elbow pads on all four doors, were. This is a weird omission, in my opinion. How much can a sheet of foam cost and how much more time would it take in the assembly line? My 2010 Tata Indica Vista has around 60% more soft-touch plastics than the Curvv. There is no dual-zone climate control on Curvv EV. But that is perfectly fine given that the rivals’ implementation of dual-zone climate control makes less sense, anyway.Tata Curvv EV – InteriorsFeatures and equipmentAt 12.3-inches, Curvv EV’s free-standing infotainment screen is largest-in-segment (on paper), and it is slick to use and comes with a plethora of features. It gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, iRA connected features, Arcade.ev apps including music streaming (Spotify) and video streaming (Amazon Prime) and a lot more. The 10.2-inch instrument screen is top-tier too, offering multiple layouts, music info, full-screen navigation, ADAS system monitoring and many other attributes.Tata Curvv EV SpecsBoth front seats are ventilated with three fan levels. The steering wheel from Harrier and Safari lends an upmarket appeal and feels nice to grip. Illuminated logo on steering ups the cabin ambience and the touch and toggle-buttons feel intuitive to use and control the instrument screen. There is a brand new key fob with Curvv EV that feels a lot more premium than other key fobs from Tata. It has lock, unlock, headlights and boot open functions.Tata Curvv EV – BootThere’s a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, push-button start, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, cooled glovebox, a banging audio system from JBL, front and rear armrests, height adjustable seatbelts, leatherette seat upholstery, LED lighting for the front and rear individual LED reading lights, a parcel tray on boot area, two hidden storage compartments in boot, a boot light and many other features. Doors don’t open 90-degrees wide, but the aperture was wide enough.Where safety is concerned, Tata Curvv EV comes equipped with 6 airbags as standard. Other safety features are an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, ABS, EBD, BA, TCS, ESP, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, 360-degree camera, blind spot assist, all-four disc brakes, TPMS, Level-2 ADAS suite, and a lot more. Chances of Tata Curvv EV scoring 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP is close to 100%, which can’t be said about its immediate rivals. Tata has also given Curvv EV AWAS, which plays a subtle music to warn road users and bystanders when driving under 20 km/h. We would have liked it if AWAS didn’t play when car was standing still in parking mode when power is left on. Say, to run climate control or music in traffic.Tata Curvv EV – Digital ClusterPerformance and handlingGetting the basics out of the way, Tata Curvv EV is underpinned by Acti.ev platform that we also experienced in Punch EV. The chassis integrity and dynamics is very good. While Curvv EV feels a lot closer to Nexon EV in terms of space and comfort, powertrain is a different story. Curvv EV gets two battery pack options, 45 kWh (claimed range 502 km) and 55 kWh (claimed range 585 km). For context, Tata Nexon EV gets 30 kWh and 40.5 kWh battery options.Smaller 45 kWh battery variant gets a 148 bhp and 215 Nm electric motor and a 502 km claimed range. The one we drove in Udaipur was the top-spec 55 kWh battery variant which had a 165 bhp electric motor. Interestingly, the torque still remains the same 215 Nm as lower-tier variants. Tata claims 0-100 km/h sprint of 8.6 seconds with higher-spec variants.Tata Curvv EV – Alloy WheelsHowever, we felt that there could have been more torque in higher-spec variant for more ferocious acceleration. There may be a Curvv EV Racer with more performance later on. Maybe the same reason why there is no all-black Curvv EV at launch as it will get a Dark Edition soon. In our testing, we achieved a 0-100 km/h run in under 9 seconds. Braking performance might have been slightly more progressive.[embedded content]There are three drive modes – Eco, City and Sport with meaningful difference in performance. There are four regen modes as well, 0 to L3, controlled by the paddles behind the steering wheel. Charging time has been reduced with Curvv EV and Tata claims 10-80% SOC in 40 minutes with a 70 kW DC charger. The 7.2 kW AC home charger will juice up the 55 kWh variant from 10-100% in 7.9 hours. Because of the short period we had with the car, we couldn’t put the 585 km range to test.Tata Curvv EV – Coupe SUVCurvv EV suspension has been setup to be slightly on the softer side. So, dynamically, it can’t be as sharp as, say, Punch EV, based on the same platform. But the ride quality is really great, despite Curvv EV riding on 18-inch alloys with 55-profile tyres. Tata Motors usually gets the suspension right for Indian road conditions and Curvv EV is no different. Maybe slightly taller profile tyres would have made Curvv EV more immune to Indian bad roads.ConclusionBased on the brief drive we embarked in Udaipur, we liked the Curvv EV for what it is. What it is, is a stylish coupe SUV that looks stunning and stands out from the crowd. Design and style is the primary USP of Tata Curvv EV. In that regard, Curvv EV doesn’t disappoint. If you are looking at Curvv EV as a larger Nexon with bigger boot, more performance and larger battery for a greater range, Curvv EV is perfect. Except for a few omissions, it even has a lot of equipment and features on offer, some of which are segment first. Think, a dynamic car for a nuclear family.Tata Curvv EV – Coupe SUVBut if you are expecting it to have space and comfort of a C-Segment SUV, it disappoints. Interiors don’t feel expansive enough like the rivals do. That’s because it is a lot closer to Nexon EV than it is to the upcoming Harrier EV. Also, there are a few glaring omissions with Tata Curvv EV. Even at Rs 22 lakh (Ex-sh), Curvv EV lacks telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, soft-touch dashboard, rear sun shades, all-four one-touch up/down windows, vanity lights for front passengers, a hydraulic strut for bonnet and a few more.Other than a few criticisms we have, Tata Motors has done a commendable job in bringing the Coupe SUV genre to the masses. The packaging of features and creature comforts can always be improved later. We would like to see an even more performance-oriented Curvv EV Racer in the future and probably even a dual-motor AWD version. Like we mentioned before, Curvv EV is a brilliant offering from Tata Motors for what it is. More