Tata Motors expands Magenta Mobility's Ace EV fleet to 350 units
has expanded the fleet of Ace EVs deployed with
Magenta Mobility
, delivering 20 additional units and taking the total number of vehicles to 350. This delivery is part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 to deploy 500 electric small commercial vehicles.
Currently operating in 10 cities, Magenta Mobility's Tata
Ace EV fleet
has collectively logged around 50 lakh kilometres, contributing to an estimated reduction of 2,500 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions. The vehicles are used in sectors including e-commerce, parcel and courier, FMCG, FMCD, and dairy.
Maxson Lewis
, Founder and CEO, Magenta Mobility, said, 'The Tata
Ace EV
has consistently delivered operational excellence, high uptime, robust range, and driver-friendly performance. With 350 vehicles already integrated into our fleet and 150 more on the way, we are strengthening our green logistics footprint across India. Tata Motors' reliable service ecosystem and proven technology make them a key partner in our journey to scale up across 16 cities and decarbonize mobility.'
Pinaki Haldar
, Vice President and Business Head – SCVPU, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, added, '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.'
Ace EV adoption grows
The Tata Ace EV has a certified range of 161 km and a payload capacity of 1,000 kg. It features Tata Motors' Fleet Edge connected platform, regenerative braking, and a battery cooling system. With over 8,000 units sold and more than 6 crore kilometres driven nationwide, the vehicle is supported by a network of more than 200 EV service centres.
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