Arriving with a distinctive look and a claimed range of up to 585km, the Curvv EV has feature-rich interior. Let us see whether it meets expectations.With established companies like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos controlling the midsize SUV market, the all-new Tata Curvv represents the manufacturer's maiden venture into this space. The Curvv EV is the first to be introduced, even as the ICE variant has been shown and will shortly be on sale. There are two variants available, 45 and 55, which indicate the battery life. Here's our impression after driving the range-topping Curvv EV 55 Empowered model.

Design and dimensions of Tata Curved EV review

One of the main areas of discussion about the Curvy is its look. Although the futuristic appearance of the concept at the Auto Expo last year captivated us, we were dubious about how many components would make it to the final model. Tata has hammered it out of the park because the Curvv EV resembles it as fresh off the exhibition floor.

Like the Nexon EV and Punch EV, the front end has the traditional Tata style with a thin LED light bar crossing the width at top, a closed-off grille housing the charging port beneath the Tata logo, and a sleek, chrome-trimmed lower airdam. There is a mock skid plate and all the lights are LEDs. The headlamps cluster mostly on the outside of the sculpted bumper. The Curvv's light bar doubles as a charge status indicator and provides welcome/goodbye animations, same as the other two electric SUVs. On our test drive, though, the DRLs momentarily ceased operating. Larger than the Nexon EV in all except height, the Curvv EV is 4,310mm in length, 1,810mm in height, and 1,637 mm in width. Its wheelbase is 2,560mm. The Curvv EV's length, height, and wheelbase are 13mm, 12mm and 25mm smaller accordingly than the MG ZS EV. The 18-inch wheels are the biggest in the sector; ground clearance is a sizable 186mm with the 55kWh models (190mm for 45kWh). Tata also lists a water wading capacity of 450mm and a 50:50 front-to- back weight distribution.

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Review of Tata Curvv EV: characteristics and inside design

Enter the interior and you will see that the Nexon EV shares much of the dashboard. Its essential form is the same: two huge displays on top and a gloss-black HVAC panel lower down. The four-spoke steering wheel, which the new Safari/Harrier shares, and the textured dash trim piece set apart things. Using ivory and light gray upholstery in this top-spec, Tata Though it may be difficult to maintain clean, empowered variants are aesthetically pleasing and increase the sense of space within. Particularly cozy are the front seats, which have soft cushioning and great support. Besides, the front passenger seat provides height adjustment and both seats have ventilation; the driver's seat is electrically adjustable.

Though like the Nexon EV, the Curvv EV lacks appropriate cupholders up front. This is a downer. Positioned front of the gear lever, the hard-to-reach USB and 12V ports have limited storage beneath the armrest. Though beautiful, the steering wheel is not as pleasant to grasp. The horn pad in the middle isn't nicely polished, with a sharp edge on top; it's slanted slightly away from you; the rim is a little too thick for my taste. Still, for this price range the general fit and finish as well as material quality are good.

Review of Tata Curuv EV: performance and powertrain

The front-mounted, permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the Curvv EV distributes power just to the front wheels. Though both versions have the same 215Nm torque output, the 55 generates more 167hp than the 45's 150hp. The package consists in three drive modes: Eco, City, and Sport; they are under center console rotary knob control.

The Curvv EV feels most dynamic in Sport mode as predicted. Unlike other driving modes which limit it to around 70 percent, throttle response is instantaneous and will provide you the complete reserve of torque. In Sport, the top speed is likewise a greater 160kph than in Eco and City. Tata claims a 0-100kph time of 8.6sec, but our first testing came back with a time of 9.6sec—not up to our typical criteria.

Review of Tata Curvu EV: battery, range and charging

As was already noted, you have two battery packs to pick from: 45kWh and 55kWh. We got to see the 55, which on the MIDC cycle claims a range of 585 kilometers. Covering 241km on our journey, the battery dropped from 100 percent to 33 percent with an efficiency of 6.54km/kWh. This corresponds with a real world range of around 359km. Though we did also drive it in Sport mode and on city streets for a little, most of our jogging was done in Eco mode and on the highway. The actual range is very remarkable and will even make some intra-city trips possible.

Fast charging marks still another development over the Nexon EV. The Curuv EV can fast charge at up to 70kW whereas the Nexon only accepts up to 50kW. With a DC fast charger for the 55 versions, it can therefore go from 10 to 80 percent in just forty minutes. All Curved EV models come included with a 7.2kW AC charger, which will charge the battery from 10 to 100 percent in over 8 hours for the 55 and 6.5 hours for the 45. One may charge it using a conventional 15A wall connection as well.

Review of Tata Curved EV: ride and handling

Ride and handling are virtues of the Curvv EV, as they are with all Tatas. It is set up on the stiffer side, hence low speeds may cause it to seem bumpy. Even on the roughest of roads, though, it feels robust and controlled as speeds rise. Though you can hear the suspension working over sharp bumps, bump absorption is first-rate.

Review of Tata Curvv EV: conclusion and price

The Curved EV range's prices go from Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom). By contrast, the Nexon EV series costs ex-showroom between Rs 14.49 lakh and Rs 19.29 lakh. You get a bigger SUV with more trunk room, more range, more performance, and more amenities for the more money. By a great amount, the Curvv EV also undercuts its main competitor, the MG ZS EV, which runs between Rs 18.98 lakh and Rs 25.44 lakh. Notable among petrol and diesel midsize SUVs (Creta N line and Seltos X line), on-road price of the Curvv EV is at par. The Curvy EV also boasts a 3-year/1,25,000km guarantee on the car and an 8-year/1,60,000km warranty on the battery and engine.