Tata Indica Vista Electric Vehicle SKD kits to be shipped to Norway

Tata Indica Vista EV (Electric Vehicle) which runs on lithium-ion batteries becomes India's second electric car export to the world - the first has been REVA G-Wiz

According to the Tata communique, the Indica Vista EV is capable of carrying four individuals, is much peppier than its petrol and diesel counterparts and is going to have a maximum speed of 151 km/hour, acceleration of 0-60 kmph in under 10 seconds, maximum power of 55 kw at 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque.

While Tata Motors discussions with the British government about the Vista EV launch has not made much progress for reasons of confirmatory UK government support, the Norway government has been instrumental in allowing Tatas to set up an assenmbling plant in their country. Sicne the project has reached its completiopn, Tata Motors is soon going to export semi-knocked down kits of the electric version of Indica Vista. According to media reports India’s largest vehiclemaker has earmarked Rs. 160 crore for the electric car project in Norway andplans to scale it up later for other Scandinavian markets.

It may be recalled that Tata Motors, on 3rd March 09, has displayed the electric version of Indica Vista, christened as Indica Vista EV, at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. The Indica Vista EV has been designed and developed by Tata Motors' UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre.

Tata Motors’ electric vehicles will be produced in association with Miljo Grenland / Innovasjon, Norway. Tata Motors’ UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre plc, has a 70 per cent stake in Miljo.