The Tata Curvv.ev was launched in India nearly a year ago, and since then, it has managed to strengthen the newly formed segment of coupe-like SUVs. The competition has only got tougher, with the arrival of more similarly styled cars and, of course, EVs from other prominent brands. Despite that, the Curvv hasn’t faded into oblivion. It has managed to look fresh, even when pitted against newer cars, and it won’t be wrong to say that the Curvv has definitely become a familiar sight now. Nearing its first anniversary, Tata Motors has also made the surprise announcement of a lifetime warranty on the Curvv.ev’s battery, making the deal even more lucrative. But the question still remains how it holds up now, and we try to answer that during our recent rendezvous.
The Curvv.ev’s youthful design has been a talking point, and a year hence, nothing changes. It still looks quite good; the unconventional coupe-SUV body style gets all the attention, and the Curvv.ev quite nonchalantly makes a swift exit away from the peering eyes of the paparazzi. It’s a bit like a mini Lamborghini Urus, and that’s no bad thing. The sporty appearance comes thanks to its sloping roofline, the way it ‘flows’ into the LED taillights, and the muscular, flared wheel arches. The LED bar at the rear is complemented by one at the front, the grille is closed (as you must’ve seen on other modern EVs), and the overall resulting stance is of a car that looks quite all right. My only concern is that the supplied wheels look undersized and don’t fill wheel wells, giving the car a slightly top-heavy look from certain angles.
Design drive
Tata cabins have consistently improved both in terms of design and build, and the Curvv.ev is no different as it borrows a lot from its siblings. The front seats offer good comfort, generous bolstering, and a variety of adjustability (six-way electric adjust for the driver; manual adjustment for the passenger seat). The rear seat space and comfort aren’t bad, either, despite the sloping roofline. The cabin feels wide enough to seat three abreast, both lumbar and back support are quite appreciable, and the legroom — or headroom for that matter — isn’t a problem, either. Now, you might think that this must hurt the boot space, but that isn’t the case, either. With a wide aperture, accessing the large 500-litre boot isn’t a challenge, and with the ability to partially or fully fold down the 60:40 bench, carrying larger items becomes possible, too.
Entertainment Unplugged: Stay entertained with Tata Arcade and a vibrant 12.3-inch touchscreen — even when you’re parked.
| Photo Credit: Ishaan Jaiswal
In the entertainment department, the Curvv.ev gets a 12.3-inch large touchscreen infotainment system, which not just supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but also comes loaded with Tata Arcade — a collection of entertainment applications to ensure boredom doesn’t kill the vibe while the car’s parked or charging. It includes popular platforms like Netflix, YouTube and Hotstar. It’s not just the software that Tata has focussed on, the hardware is quite there, too: in addition to the nice touchscreen system, there’s also a JBL surround system. A 10.25-inch driver display is a part of the package, and further populates the features list along with an air purifier, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.
Tata has been a step ahead of nearly all its rivals when it comes to safety, and the Curvv.ev doesn’t deviate from that position. It has disc brakes on all four wheels, six airbags, Level 2 ADAS features (like adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind spot detection, and autonomous emergency braking), and a resulting 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Electric elegance
Under its stylish bodywork is an electric powerhouse. You can choose between two battery packs: a 45kWh and a 55kWh. We tested the latter; it powers an electric motor which makes 166 bhp and 21.92 kg-m. Those are decent power figures, but let’s not forget that EVs tend to be heavy, so how do these numbers stack up on the tarmac? Quite well, actually. The Curvv.ev feels brisk, but the power delivery is surprisingly linear, which should ensure that new drivers aren’t overwhelmed by the sudden surge of power. That’s not to say the Curvv.ev isn’t quick; the 0-100 km/h time of 8.6 seconds is respectable, to say the least.
You get three driving modes to choose from (namely Eco, City, and Sport), and depending on the one you choose, the Curvv’s throttle response and energy management vary. On the whole, the car feels responsive at all speeds, but its urban usability is worth appreciating; its instant torque makes finding a way out of traffic a little less dreadful than it usually is. Being an electric vehicle, the Curvv.ev benefits from a low centre of gravity, which lends it a balanced and composed feel, in both city and highway conditions. Sweeping corners at triple-digit speeds? No problem. The ride quality is worth noting, too. Speed breakers and potholes don’t give the Curvv.ev a hard time, and it travels over bad sections quite gracefully.
For the larger battery variant that we had, the claimed ARAI-certified range is 585 km on a full charge. Realistically, though, we found that getting anywhere between 400 km and 460 km is possible. Of course, all this depends on how one drives, the overall load, and even things like of AC, in addition to the driving environment. It’s a solid figure, nevertheless, especially for a car in this segment. When you run out of charge, the Curvv.ev won’t take too long to get you back on the road, either. A 70 kW DC fast charger can top the battery up (from 10 to 80 per cent) in just 40 minutes. If you’re lucky and find a 120-kW charger (like we did), the charging time can be brought down to just 25 minutes. For standard charging, you can expect the car to be fully charged using an 11 kW AC home charger in about 7-9 hours.
Verdict
The Tata Curvv.ev has exhibited how it hasn’t lost any charge (metaphorically) over the last 11 months it has been on sale. Despite growing competition, the car holds its own, and still offers the rather likeable combination of SUV and coupe design, surprisingly high levels of practicality, and respectable all-electric performance. We would have to see a bit more finesse in the cabin ergonomics and maybe slightly larger wheels.
On the whole, it has nearly everything you can ask for in an EV: a pocket-friendly price (for what it is), a decent real-world range, comfortable ride quality, and a silhouette that you won’t get bored of. It’s priced between ₹17 lakh and ₹21.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and for the well-rounded package the Curvv.ev is, that’s certainly a fair bit of car for the money.
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Published on July 11, 2025
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