Tata expands Magenta Mobility's e-cargo fleet with 20 new Ace EVs
Echoing the sentiment, Pinaki Haldar, Vice President and Business Head – SCVPU, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, 'We are proud to lead India's e-cargo transformation by delivering innovative, practical and sustainable mobility solutions. The continued trust shown by Magenta Mobility in the Ace EV is a testament to the vehicle's performance, reliability and the strength of our growing partnership. We are not just deploying electric vehicles, we are building the foundation for a cleaner, smarter logistics ecosystem across urban India. Each Ace EV delivered is a step forward in democratising zero-emission cargo transport and accelerating the nation's green mobility movement.'advertisementThe Tata Ace EV comes with a certified range of 161km and a 1,000kg payload capacity. It features regenerative braking, an advanced battery cooling system, and Tata Motors' Fleet Edge connected vehicle platform, which offers real-time vehicle and driver performance insights. The vehicle is supported by a growing network of over 200 EV service centres across the country.8,000 units of the Ace EV have been sold, and more than 6 crore kilometres have been covered nationwide.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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