Thursday, December 15, 2022
By Kamal Swami
Everest Fleet Orders 5,000 XPRES-T EVs To Tata Motors
Home-grown carmaker Tata Motors and Everest Fleet Private Limited have joined hands to encourage the use of electric vehicles for daily transportation. According to sources, both groups have signed an MoU, according to which Tata Motors will supply 5,000 XPRES-T electric vehicles to Everest Fleet Private Limited. Reports reveal that Tata Motors has already delivered 100 such cars to the fleet operator.
Addressing the occasion, Mr Ramesh Dorairajan, Senior General Manager, Network Management and EV Sales, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Ltd. said, “We are delighted to associate with Everest Fleet Private Limited for the deployment of 5000 XPRES-T EVs electric sedans in their fleet. With enhanced safety, fast charging solution, a premium interior theme, and dynamic performance at an affordable price, the XPRES-T EV has created a new benchmark in India’s EV fleet segment with a market share of more than 90%. Through such partnerships, we are successfully moving towards enhancing EV adoption in India, thereby helping the country #EvolveToElectric.”
In the words of Mr Siddharth Ladsariya, Founder, of Everest Fleet Private Limited, “Everest Fleet is a purpose-led organisation with a deep focus on sustainable mobility solutions. At Everest Fleet, we are paving the way for a better India, one kilometre at a time. Time has come to now take our 100% CNG cars' fleet towards a greener and cleaner alternative - Electric Vehicle. We are really looking forward for this EV journey together with Tata Motors as a strategic partner.”
The ‘XPRES” brand was launched by Tata Motors in 2021, especially for fleet customers. The XPRES-T electric sedan is available with options of 213 km and 165 km (ARAI certified). It is available with two battery options of 21.5 kWh and 16.5 kWh. Both batteries can charge up to 80% in 90 minutes and 110 minutes respectively. It receives an array of features like zero tail-pipe emission, dual airbags, a single-speed automatic transmission system, and ABS+EBD as standard features. The presence of black interiors with standard automatic control and electronic blue accents on its interiors and exteriors make it look different from other cars of Tata Motors.
