Tata Motors and EC Wheels India (an associate of Steelman Group) have partnered to deploy 1,000 XPRES T Electric sedans for cab transportation. The two companies also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy these 1,000 EVs as cabs in the Eastern States of India.
This association will help EC Wheels to expand electrification in the eastern regions of India, noted Mayank Bindal, Promoter Director, EC Wheels India. He said, 'Through this association, we aim to contribute to creating a large EV mobility ecosystem in Eastern India, thereby reducing carbon emissions into the environment.'
A majority of these new EV cabs will be deployed in West Bengal. Tata Motors launched the XPRES brand in 2019 exclusively for fleet customers, and XPRES-T EV is the first vehicle under this brand. The XPRES-T electric sedan comes with two range options – 213km and 165km (ARAI certified range under test conditions). It packs a battery of either 21.5 kWh or 16.5 kWh and can be charged from 0- 80% in 90 minutes and 110 minutes, respectively.
Ramesh Dorairajan, Senior General Manager – Network Management & EV Sales, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, added, 'With a market share of 90% in the EV fleet segment in India and the Eastern region, X-PRES T EV has created a new benchmark as it offers Enhanced safety, Fast charging solution, a Premium interior theme along with Dynamic performance at an Affordable Price.”