Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives to build Tata Nano-based electric cars with powertrains from Indian specialist firm Electra EV. First batch of 400 cars to be supplied to Ola Cabs.
The much-rumored Tata Nano electric, will be launched on November 28 but as the Jayem Neo. Contrary to previous reports Tata Motors will not launch an electric version of their Nano hatchback but will instead supply complete Nano body shells without the engine and transmission to Coimbatore based Jayem Automotives who will manufacture and market the EV. Jayem Automotives has a long-standing association with Tata Motors and recently entered into joint-venture (JT Special Vehicles) with the automaker to develop sporty versions of select Tata models.
The Jayem Neo will be launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jayem will source the electric powertrain from Electra EV, a specialist firm in the business of design, development and supply of electric powertrains, battery packs as well as charging infrastructure. Electra EV is a one-stop shop for providing solutions in the electrified vehicle space.
The Neo will be powered by a 48-Volt system and 17kW (23hp) which is a modest output for a car weighing around 800kg (the conventional 623cc petrol Nano weighs 636kg). However, this specification of the Neo will only be available for the fleet market and not for personal use and according to sources is ‘powerful enough to serve the purpose as a city taxi’. Sources claim an ARAI cycle range of 200km on a full charge, which drops to around 140km with four persons and air-conditioning.
The Neo will be a Jayem branded car carrying no Tata badge, however the sides will bear a ‘powered by Electra EV’ moniker.
Jayem will supply the first batch of 400 Neos to taxi aggregator Ola Cabs at launch. The Neo will not remain a fleet-only option. There are plans to launch a more powerful version of the Neo for private buyers too.
The much-rumored Tata Nano electric, will be launched on November 28 but as the Jayem Neo. Contrary to previous reports Tata Motors will not launch an electric version of their Nano hatchback but will instead supply complete Nano body shells without the engine and transmission to Coimbatore based Jayem Automotives who will manufacture and market the EV. Jayem Automotives has a long-standing association with Tata Motors and recently entered into joint-venture (JT Special Vehicles) with the automaker to develop sporty versions of select Tata models.
The Jayem Neo will be launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jayem will source the electric powertrain from Electra EV, a specialist firm in the business of design, development and supply of electric powertrains, battery packs as well as charging infrastructure. Electra EV is a one-stop shop for providing solutions in the electrified vehicle space.
The Neo will be powered by a 48-Volt system and 17kW (23hp) which is a modest output for a car weighing around 800kg (the conventional 623cc petrol Nano weighs 636kg). However, this specification of the Neo will only be available for the fleet market and not for personal use and according to sources is ‘powerful enough to serve the purpose as a city taxi’. Sources claim an ARAI cycle range of 200km on a full charge, which drops to around 140km with four persons and air-conditioning.
The Neo will be a Jayem branded car carrying no Tata badge, however the sides will bear a ‘powered by Electra EV’ moniker.
Jayem will supply the first batch of 400 Neos to taxi aggregator Ola Cabs at launch. The Neo will not remain a fleet-only option. There are plans to launch a more powerful version of the Neo for private buyers too.