Tata launched the Curvv EV in 2024 as a distinct-looking coupe-SUV in the heavily contested midsize class. In the manufacturer’s line-up, it sits between the smaller Nexon EV and larger Sierra EV, and along with its unique looks, it offers a feature-loaded and spacious cabin, a large battery pack and a powerful electric motor. If you are interested in the Curvv EV, here’s why you should consider it and a couple of reasons to think otherwise.
Reasons to buy
Offers good performance without compromising on range
The Tata Curvv EV is offered with a 55kWh battery pack and produces 167hp and 215Nm from its front-axle-mounted (FWD) electric motor. It gets three drive modes: Eco, City and Sport, which alter the throttle response. The Curvv EV is the most energetic in Sport mode, offering full torque reserve at the tap of the accelerator pedal, unlike the other two modes, where torque output is restricted to around 70 percent. Tata claims a 0-100kph time of 8.6 seconds for the Curvv, but in our real-world tests, it completed the 0-100kph sprint in 9.25 seconds in Sport mode. The fact that the Tata Curvv EV did a 0-100kph run in 11.6 seconds with the most docile Eco mode shows its quick acceleration.
However, quick acceleration does not come at the expense of efficiency, as in our real-world tests, we found that the Curvv EV’s 55kWh variant offered an economy of 6.64km/kWh, translating to a total range of 365km, which allows for intra-city travel.
Offers a lot of comfort and convenience features
Like other Tata EV offerings, the Curvv EV is loaded with features to its gills. It gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, the latter of which can be configured to show navigation. However, when using turn indicators, it shows the blind-spot monitor feed instead of the navigation. This can be avoided if the blind-spot monitor display is configured to display on the touchscreen. Both screens are crisp and have lots of menus, but it is easy to get used to them. The infotainment system comes with Tata’s Arcade.ev app suite, which includes streaming services and games that can be used when the Curvv EV is charging.
Other features include a panoramic sunroof, configurable ambient lighting, an electric tailgate with gesture control, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, a wireless phone charger with cooling vents, powered and ventilated front seats, and Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems).
It is a value-for-money offering in its class
With prices ranging from Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 19.19 lakh, the Tata Curvv EV is on par with the petrol/diesel midsize SUVs and undercuts rivals such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Sierra. At this price, it is offered with concept-car-like looks, a spacious interior, a feature-loaded cabin, a large battery and a potent electric motor, making it one of the most value-for-money offerings in its class.
Reasons to skip
Taller passengers may feel uncomfortable at the rear
The coupe-SUV design of the Curvv EV eats into rear-seat headroom, making it uncomfortable for taller passengers, especially those over 6 feet. Such passengers will also find the under-thigh support underwhelming as they sit in a knees-up position due to the battery cells placed under the floor. However, there is plenty of legroom, which will be appreciated by passengers of all sizes.
It suffers from some ergonomic issues
The Curvv EV shares much of its dashboard design with the Nexon EV and hence does not get proper cup holders for the front passengers. The cup holders are placed inside the glove box, which makes them unusable, especially on the move. The phone charging ports are placed ahead of the drive selector knob and are hard to reach. The storage space under the front centre armrest is also small. However, the fit and finish inside the cabin is decent for the Curvv EV’s price.
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