Tata could upgrade the Nano’s existing platform to support its electric powertrain.

According to media reports, there are rumours suggesting that Tata Motors could be planning to bring back the Nano in an electric avatar.

As per the rumour mill, Tata could upgrade the Nano’s existing platform to support its electric powertrain. It is said that major changes could be made to the car’s suspension and tyres.

Reports also suggest that if the plans to put the Nano EV into production reach fruition, Tata could restart its talks with the Tamil Nadu government regarding the acquisition of Ford’s Maraimalainagar plant.

Tata Motors plans to roll out 10 new models in the next 5 years. The carmaker showcased the Curvv and Avinya concepts earlier this year and also launched its most affordable EV offering, the Tiago EV.

Source: TOI

It is an app-free mobility service managed by ex-servicemen.

Motherpod Innovations Pvt. Ltd. has launched India's first ex-servicemen managed all-electric cab service called SainikPod Sit & Go in Bangalore.

SainikPod Sit & Go is an app-free mobility service aimed at those who find app-based ride-hailing services cumbersome and time-consuming.

The service uses all-electric Nanos built by Electra EV. The cars are equipped with a rooftop indicator. All one needs to do is flag down a car with a green rooftop indicator. To start the ride, the passenger has to give a missed call to a number provided in the vehicle.

SainikPod Sit & Go claims to offer a safer riding experience for passengers, healthier and pollution-free rides and follows stringent sanitisation protocols.

The cars are fitted with an acrylic partition, Smart Meter to help track the vehicle, a Panic Button and Speed Governor.

Motherpod plans to set up a network of charging stations for its fleet of electric Nano cabs. Currently, the cars can travel up to 120 km on a single charge.

The Jayem Neo electric car could have a maximum range of 203 km.

The all-electric version of the Tata Nano has been spotted completely undisguised. Re-branded as the Jayem Neo, the electric car has been spotted more than 3 years after it was first announced.

Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotive had partnered with Tata Motors to develop the electric version of the Nano. As you can see, they have retained the body shell and except for the Neo badges and the dual-tone alloy wheels, the car looks exactly like the Nano.

The interior has also been carried over from the petrol version. It has a digital instrument cluster mounted in the centre and a new design 3-spoke steering wheel.

According to the window sticker, the Nano EV is powered by a 17.7 kWh battery pack that gives it an ARAI certified range of 203 km on a single charge. The car can reach a top speed of 85 km/h.

Source: Smiley Tamilan Tech

The Tata Nano-based Jayem Neo electric vehicle (EV) has been spotted in Hyderabad sporting Ola Cabs livery. The car appears to be one of the 400 units that will be incorporated into the cab aggregator's fleet. Ola may be planning to roll out these EVs in Hyderabad, initially.

As per the spy images, the Neo gets a black bonnet garnish with the Jayem logo in the centre. It has smoked headlights along with black ORVMs and door handles. The Neo is based on the latest generation Nano and comes with a tail gate. The Tata logo at the rear has also been replaced with a Jayem logo, while the Neo badge has a similar font to that of the original Nano. The tail lights have been carried over unchanged and so are the front and rear bumpers, which feature a black mesh design. The 9-spoke alloy wheels are identical to those seen on the Nano, except for the Jayem logo in the centre.

The Jayem Neo is powered by a 48V electric powertrain, which develops 23 BHP. The cars are assembled at Jayem's facility in Coimbatore. Tata Motors supplies the Nano bodyshell, while Electra EV supplies the electric powertrain. It is the same company which provides powertrains for the Tigor EV and Tiago EV.

Source: Autocar India

A test mule of the Tata Nano electric was spotted in September 2017 near Coimbatore. Now, according to a media report, the Nano-based electric vehicle (EV) will be launched on November 28, 2017 as the Jayem Neo.

Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives is reportedly going to manufacture and market the Nano-based EV. Tata Motors will supply body shells of the Nano, which will then be fitted with electric powertrains sourced from Electra EV. The cars will carry Jayem branding instead of Tata.

The report suggests that the first batch of 400 cars will be delivered to Ola Cabs. Apart from fleet operators, the company also has plans to sell a more powerful version of the EV to private buyers. 

The Jayem Neo is expected to be powered by a 48-volt, 23 BHP electric motor. The car will reportedly have a maximum range of 200 km on a single charge. With air-conditioning and four people on-board, the range is expected to be reduced to 140 km. 

The Jayem Neo is reported to weigh close to 800 kg. In comparison, the Nano GenX weighs between 695 kg and 765 kg depending upon the variant. 

Jayem Automotives is yet to make an official announcement regarding the Neo.

Source: Autocar India

Tata Motors is believed to be working on an all-electric version of the Nano. According to a media report, the Nano EV is expected to be launched later this year.

It has been reported that the Nano EV will be launched for the taxi segment initially, where it will rival the Mahindra e2o Plus. While the final specifications of the Nano EV are yet to be announced, the Nano EV concept displayed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show used a super-polymer lithium battery which was claimed to offer a range of 160 km.

R&D for future electric powertrains has been taking place at the Tata Motors European Technical Centre in the UK. This is where the Bolt EV was developed and more recently, the Tiago-based EV. The latter is reportedly powered by an 85-kW electric motor which delivers 200 Nm of torque and has a maximum range of around 100 km per charge. 

Tata Motors recently bagged a government contract to supply all-electric Tigor sedans. These will be built at Tata's Sanand facility and will be delivered in phases over the next 12 months.

Source: Autocar