Tata Motors says changing customer expectations and a revised product plan have delayed the electric hatchback, which was first shown in 2019.
Tata Motors has delayed the launch of the Altroz EV due to changing customer expectations and a revised product plan. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., explained the reasons in an interview with carandbike.
The company first showcased the electric hatchback at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. In January 2020, Tata Motors had confirmed that it planned to launch the Altroz EV by mid-2021. However, the launch has been delayed, and the company has not provided a confirmed arrival date in the information available.
Why Has the Tata Altroz EV Launch Been Delayed?
Speaking to carandbike on the sidelines of Tata Motors’ iCNG product launches, Chandra said the original concept needed to change over time. He explained that the company had reviewed its plans as market conditions and customer needs evolved.
Chandra said the company had initially planned to bring the electric car to market within two years of its showcase. However, changing expectations led Tata Motors to reconsider its approach and decide on a more suitable launch time.
He said the company remained committed to bringing the vehicle to the market at the right time. However, he did not announce a specific launch date in the interview.
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Tata Altroz EV Platform and Battery Details
The upcoming Altroz EV is based on Tata Motors’ Agile Light Flexible Advanced (ALFA) platform. It is also expected to use the company’s Ziptron electric powertrain technology.
Tata Motors has not yet revealed the Altroz EV’s full technical specifications. These include its battery capacity, motor output and official driving range.
The company has stated that its future electric vehicles using Ziptron technology will offer a minimum range of 250 km on a single charge. They will also use lithium-ion batteries with IP67 certification and an eight-year warranty.
These details describe the company’s stated Ziptron technology plans. The information provided does not confirm the Altroz EV’s final specifications or whether every stated feature will apply to its production version.
Tata Motors’ Electric Car Line-up
At the time covered by the source report, Tata Motors’ electric car line-up included the Nexon EV and Tigor EV. The Altroz EV was another planned addition to the company’s electric vehicle range.
The delay means buyers must wait for further information about the electric hatchback’s launch and final specifications. Tata Motors has said it intends to introduce the vehicle when the product better matches customer expectations. The company has yet to confirm the Altroz EV’s launch date, price and complete specifications in the information provided.
