Tata Motors said that it has started deliveries of the new zero-emission Ace EV four-wheel small commercial vehicle (CV) for last-mile deliveries in India with the first fleet supplied to major e-commerce, courier, and FMCG companies, and their logistics service providers.

The recipients of the Ace EV vehicles include Delhivery, Amazon, DHL (Express & Supply Chain), Flipkart, FedEx, MoEVing, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Trent Limited, and Safexpress, said the Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Unveiled in May 2022, Ace EV is said to have undergone stringent real-world market trials. The electric small commercial vehicle comes with a five-year maintenance package.

Included in its supporting ecosystem are the development and deployment of charging infrastructure, installation of exclusive electric vehicle support centers for maximizing the uptime of the fleet, deployment of Tata Fleet Edge fleet management solution, support of Tata UniEVerse eco-system and partnerships with major Indian financiers to get funding.

Girish Wagh — Tata Motors Executive Director said: “The introduction of the Ace EVs on Indian roads marks a big step forward in the journey towards zero-emission cargo mobility.

“The holistic solution co-created with our partners effectively caters to a variety of intra-city distribution needs and delivers a superior value proposition to all stakeholders. We are grateful for the trust and support of our customers. Their encouraging response to Ace EV inspires us to accelerate our endeavour of sustainable mobility and support the nation’s net-zero aspirations.”

The Ace EV is equipped with Tata Motors’ EVOGEN powertrain that provides a range of 154kms. It is driven by a 27kW (36hp) motor with a peak torque of 130Nm for ensuring the highest cargo volume of 208 ft³ and a 22% grade-ability.

Recently, Tata Motors announced that it sold 91,704 commercial vehicles in India during Q3FY23.

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