Tata Ace EV 1000

The Tata Ace EV 1000 is an electric small commercial truck (e-LCV) from Tata Motors, priced from Rs 11.30 lakh (ex-showroom). It is a 4-wheel, 2,120 kg GVW goods carrier with a 1,000 kg payload, built on a chassis-with-cabin layout with a 2,100 mm wheelbase, and available in Flatbed and CLB body options for intra-city and last-mile cargo work.

Range and charging

A 21.3 kWh battery pack powers the Ace EV 1000, delivering a claimed range of 161 km on a full charge. Full charging takes around 7 hours on the supplied charger, which suits overnight depot charging for daily city delivery routes rather than opportunistic mid-shift top-ups. The standard charger is a fixed unit, not a fast charger, so route planning needs a night-time charge window.

Performance and payload

An AC induction motor produces 27 kW of power and 130 Nm of torque, good for a 60 km/h top speed and 20% gradeability. It carries a 1,000 kg payload within its 2,120 kg gross vehicle weight and 1,120 kg kerb weight, with dual-circuit hydraulic disc and drum brakes, ABS, and a clutch-free single-speed drivetrain.

Who should buy it

The Tata Ace EV 1000 suits small fleet operators and individual owners moving up to 1 tonne on predictable city routes with overnight charging. The 161 km range and 7-hour charge time are honest limits for a daily last-mile truck; operators running two shifts or long highway legs should confirm the economics with a dealer before committing.