Tata Avinya is a five-seater, concept electric SUV designed by Indian automaker Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML). It was unveiled on 29 April 2022 in Mumbai.[1][2] This concept is the first model to be based on the company's "Gen 3 architecture".[1][3][4]
| Tata Avinya | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TATA.ev) |
| Production | April 2026 (Expected) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 5-seater electric SUV |
| Doors | 5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric range | 500 kilometers (claimed) |
| Plug-in charging | 500 kilometers under 30 minutes (claimed) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4300 mm (169.29 inches) |
Avinya is the first one of the new breed of electric vehicles by TEPM, which is set to be introduced in the market by 2025.[3]
Naming
editThe word Avinya, derived from the Sanskrit language, means 'innovation' and 'Beauty'. Avinya, which also has 'in' in its letters, supposedly represents its Indian roots.[1][5]
Design
editThe concept, originally inspired by a catamaran, is claimed to be based on a human-centric design and the company claims that the concept has a versatility of a SUV and the comfort of a MPV.[1]Martin Uhlarik is the head of design of this car.[6]
The concept is the first model to be based on the "Gen 3 architecture", which is the design language of the company that is entirely focused on electric vehicles.[1]The concept also focuses on incorporating sustainable materials in its interiors.[7]
Technology
editOne of the main features is increased range. The vehicles are set to offer more range than the current electric vehicles of the company.[7][1]
The company's "Gen 3 architecture" is expected to support connectivity features, advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and enhanced performance and efficiency than the current models. The upcoming models on this platform is also expected to have a better water and dust protection engineered to global standards, than the current models.[7]
Tata Avinya concept is said to support ultra-fast charging, giving a minimum claimed range of 500 kilometers under 30 minutes.[7][1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Tata AVINYA Concept - A New Paradigm of Innovation". ev.tatamotors.com. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Tata Avinya Specifications & Features, Configurations, Dimensions". CarDekho. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Unveiling the Tata AVINYA | Tata group". www.tata.com. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Avinya EV concept showcases Tata's first born electric platform". Autocar India. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ Introducing AVINYA concept EV I A New Paradigm of Innovation, retrieved 1 March 2023
- ^ Introducing AVINYA concept EV I A New Paradigm of Innovation, retrieved 1 March 2023
- ^ a b c d "Avinya EV concept showcases Tata's first born electric platform". Autocar India. Retrieved 14 September 2022.