Tata launches Nano EV in Geneva.

Tata Motors launched the electric version of the Tata Nano at the Geneva Motor Show held earlier this month. The company claims the car will have a range of up to 160km and a 0-60kph time of under 10 seconds.

The car uses super polymer lithium ion batteries, as in the Indica Vista EV, which provide superior energy density to conventional batteries. The compact electric motor and battery pack have been neatly packaged without compromising on the car's functionality. The Nano EV is aimed primarily at the European market. According to Ravi Kant, vice-chairman, Tata Motors, “Electrification will be an integral part of our initiative to launch environment-friendly vehicles. The Indica Vista EV will be introduced in select European countries, beginning this year. We will progressively introduce electric vehicles in all relevant markets.”

Tata also displayed the Vista EV, the Aria, a mid-range Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) premiered in January in India and first shown as a concept at the 75th Geneva Motor Show, and the Indigo Manza, the recently launched high-quality saloon.