"TPEM's Avinya Vehicle Series Production Set for Sanand 2 Facility"

In a significant development, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has announced that its premium pure electric vehicle platform, the Avinya series, will be produced at the newly acquired Sanand 2 facility, formerly owned by Ford Motor India. The Sanand 2 plant is expected to become operational during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24.

Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer and Head of High Voltage (HV) Programmes at TPEM, shared this exciting news with the media, highlighting the manufacturing capabilities of the Sanand 2 plant. He stated, "Our Sanand 2 plant is capable of making larger vehicles. The Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) can accommodate cars with larger dimensions, making it an ideal location for producing the Avinya series of vehicles." Kulkarni also confirmed that the timelines for the launch of the Avinya series remain unchanged, with a target around the end of 2025. TPEM operates as the electric vehicle subsidiary of Tata Motors.

This update comes on the heels of Tata Motors' recent announcement that its forthcoming premium lineup of pure electric vehicles, known as Tata Avinya, will be based on the EMA platform developed by JLR. In a strategic move, TPEM and JLR have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the licensing of JLR's EMA platform, which encompasses the electrical architecture, electric drive unit, battery pack, and manufacturing expertise. This collaboration is poised to streamline development timelines and reduce costs, with Kulkarni noting that it will accelerate the development process, requiring approximately 25 percent less time.

The Avinya architecture is designed to support a diverse range of electric vehicles in the future and was initially introduced as a concept by Tata in 2022. While specific details regarding the extent of cost reduction were not disclosed, the partnership's significance lies in its potential to expedite the introduction of the Avinya series and make it more cost-effective. This marks a significant step in Tata Motors' commitment to advancing its electric vehicle portfolio and expanding its presence in the electric mobility market.

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