Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability

blackwasp · 3rd October 2022, 11:15

According to a media report, Tata Motors is planning to introduce four-wheel drive technology in its future electric SUVs. Models positioned above the Nexon could be considered for this upgrade.

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Currently, there is no four-wheel drive option offered on any of the Tata models. Compared to a traditional AWD/4X4, electric motors allow easier implementation of providing power to all four wheels of a car. Each wheel or axle can be powered by individual motors eliminating the need for a central driveshaft or a gearbox.

Tata Motors aims to have 10 electric vehicles on sale by 2025. This will include existing electric versions of models like the Tiago, Tigor and Nexon as well as all-new models.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

Source: Economic Times

K_Drive · 3rd October 2022, 11:30

Welcome back Tata Sierra! Martin Uhlarik did give some hinds on Sierra in one of his recent interview. Vivek Srivatsa also suggested to keep the hope on this. An electric 4x4 SUV under 4.3m will be perfect for Sierra nameplate. Fingers crossed!

swunkjyn · 3rd October 2022, 16:36

Most likely this will be not a proper 4WD but like Ford or Land Rover vehicles with Terrain Management System or Response. But this will be a good move and will put competition to Mahindra and Toyota.

Cresterk · 3rd October 2022, 16:43

Looks like an electric Harrier/Safari is in the cards after all.

GTO · 3rd October 2022, 16:54

Will be far simpler to implement than the hardware of a traditional 4x4 system (in a petrol / diesel car) for sure. Depending on how manufacturers offer AWD / 4x4 on electric cars, it's either an additional motor on the rear axle, or a motor for each of the 4 wheels. I think Tata will go the AWD route with a motor on each axle.

DicKy · 3rd October 2022, 17:01

Good. That is the only way the Sierra would be getting AWD at all, since Tata is a slacker when it comes to drivetrains.

v_safari · 3rd October 2022, 17:02

Waiting eagerly for this.
An AWD new gen electric SUV from TATA.
And considering the developments in ev tech, these SUVs should have good range (600 - 700km +) too with fast charging.
Fingers Crossed.

3rd October 2022, 11:15	#1
blackwasp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 2,974 Thanked: 26,325 Times View My Garage	Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability According to a media report, Tata Motors is planning to introduce four-wheel drive technology in its future electric SUVs. Models positioned above the Nexon could be considered for this upgrade. Currently, there is no four-wheel drive option offered on any of the Tata models. Compared to a traditional AWD/4X4, electric motors allow easier implementation of providing power to all four wheels of a car. Each wheel or axle can be powered by individual motors eliminating the need for a central driveshaft or a gearbox. Tata Motors aims to have 10 electric vehicles on sale by 2025. This will include existing electric versions of models like the Tiago, Tigor and Nexon as well as all-new models. Link to Team-BHP News Article Source: Economic Times Last edited by Aditya : 3rd October 2022 at 11:24.
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K_Drive BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: BLR - PKD Posts: 160 Thanked: 813 Times	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Welcome back Tata Sierra! Martin Uhlarik did give some hinds on Sierra in one of his recent interview. Vivek Srivatsa also suggested to keep the hope on this. An electric 4x4 SUV under 4.3m will be perfect for Sierra nameplate. Fingers crossed!
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swunkjyn BHPian Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Nahan (HP) Posts: 294 Thanked: 401 Times	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Most likely this will be not a proper 4WD but like Ford or Land Rover vehicles with Terrain Management System or Response. But this will be a good move and will put competition to Mahindra and Toyota.
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Cresterk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kerala Posts: 1,585 Thanked: 5,391 Times	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Looks like an electric Harrier/Safari is in the cards after all.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,620 Times View My Garage	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Will be far simpler to implement than the hardware of a traditional 4x4 system (in a petrol / diesel car) for sure. Depending on how manufacturers offer AWD / 4x4 on electric cars, it's either an additional motor on the rear axle, or a motor for each of the 4 wheels. I think Tata will go the AWD route with a motor on each axle.
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DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 3,823 Thanked: 11,770 Times	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Good. That is the only way the Sierra would be getting AWD at all, since Tata is a slacker when it comes to drivetrains.
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v_safari BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 200 Times	Re: Future Tata electric SUVs could get 4x4 capability Waiting eagerly for this. An AWD new gen electric SUV from TATA. And considering the developments in ev tech, these SUVs should have good range (600 - 700km +) too with fast charging. Fingers Crossed.
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