Want to book an electric Tata Curvv? We bust the 4 biggest myths about electric vehicles – Car News

Bookings for the Tata Curvv EV will begin on August 12. Competitively priced, one of the biggest questions for most people who have not yet switched to electric vehicles is how cost-effective electric vehicles are. Range, battery life and safety are some of the key considerations. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, says the Tata Curvv is an “important car that will further expand the EV category and bring in a lot of new users to the EV category” as it helps dispel many common misconceptions about EVs.

Here’s a quick look at what these misconceptions are and how Srivatsa thinks Tata’s latest electric vehicle compares to its conventional combustion-engined counterparts.

We tackle the most popular myths about electric vehicles

1. Electric vehicles do not provide adequate range: Range concerns were a major concern for many who were considering switching from internal combustion engines. The concern was that it couldn’t cover long distances or difficult terrain. It addresses several fundamental issues that EV customers faced. According to Srivatsa, the Curvv has a “real-world range of over 400 kilometres. While its range as per ARAI is 585, we went further and made the C75 (standard C75 is seen as closer to the real-world value) range of 400-425 km. Our potential customers were saying that once we get an EV with a real-world range of over 400 kilometres, it will really open up the possibility for many to accept it as their main car at home.”

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2. Too few electric vehicle chargers: The availability of charging points on the road has been a concern for many car owners. Tata says it is working closely with the Tata Power group to roll out charging infrastructure. “We are now opening up our database even for private charging. Chargers or CPOs can access our database to be able to place chargers at suitable locations. We are also working with the government and oil marketing companies to expand and speed up the charging infrastructure,” Srivatsa added. He reiterated that “they are also undertaking major marketing campaigns to explain to customers why EV is better.”

3. How long do electric vehicle batteries last – replacement cost: The cost of an EV battery is one of the biggest expenses and users often wonder what happens if the battery needs replacing. Srivatsa says that typically the battery lasts longer than an EV and explains that the battery life is “2500-3000 cycles which is actually 7-10 lakh kilometres. Nobody in India drives even 1 lakh kilometres. It is obvious that the battery will last longer than a car. Moreover, the battery has a second, third use where the battery can then be used to power some appliances at home or it can power an engine in a distant farm, people are not aware of that.” He reiterated that the battery life cycles are long and the entire battery does not need to be replaced. “You can replace one or two cells and the batteries are as good as new. There are so many misconceptions and our attempt was to address them and develop the market.”

Electric vehicles are expensive:The relative cost of EVs is also a key deterrent to their adoption. Commenting on the price and size of the Tata Curvv, Srivatsa added, “People generally prefer a 4.3-metre SUV for the family and the Curvv EV is a good alternative to several mid-size ICE cars. It offers faster charging and of course we have priced it in such a way that it is lower than comparable ICE alternatives with automatic transmission. So, for us it is a very important car to further expand the EV category.”