Envisioning a clean & green environment and accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation, Tata Motors has announced a partnership with Lithium Urban Technologies to deploy 5,000 XPres T EV pan India for employee transportation.
According to a press release from the manufacturer, the deliveries will commence in phases and be completed by next year.
Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “This MoU is a big leap towards faster adoption of EVs in the shared mobility space and we are delighted to take forward our long-term partnership with Lithium Urban Technologies, who are on the path to provide mobility solutions with a focus on sustainability and supporting India’s e-mobility mission.”
Sanjay Krishnan, Founder & CEO, Lithium Urban Technologies, said, “Our relationship with Tata Motors dates back to 2019 when we placed the first order for 500 vehicles. Targeted towards fleet owners, the XPres T was launched back in 2021. Based on the company’s compact sedan, Tigor, the EV version comes with two battery options, including 21.5 kWh and 16.5 kWh, and gets an ARAI certified range of 213km and 165km, respectively.
With 24,000 EVs delivered to date, the company claims 87% of the market share in the EV space. Additionally, to make EVs even more accessible to all, it is also working with other Tata Group companies, including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance and Croma, to contribute to the faster adoption of EVs in India through its EV ecosystem called the “Tata uniEVerse”, the release added.