Thanks to the tardiness of the British authorities, the Tata Indica Vista EV is having to put up with battles even before its introduction in the U.K. In Europe however, things are just the opposite.
Tata Motors plans to begin selling the Indica Vista EV next year in Spain during the month of August, and prices will start at 24,000 Euros.
The lithium ion batteries and electric motor on the Vista EV extend a maximum power of 75 hp. It is coupled to an automatic transmission that helps it reach a top speed of 110kph. The Vista’s acceleration is not in the space shuttle territory, but a time period of 9 sec for 0-50 kph is adequate within city limits.
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This is interesting. A word of advise to the British Authorities – Tata walked out of Singur in West Bengal (after setting up a few thousand crore infrastructure for rolling out the Nano) since politics prevailed over the ownership of a part of that plant. Tata Motors is not the type that would stick around and settle for any compromises.
Back in April this year, Tata Motors was sanctioned to receive a loan of 10m pounds from the UK government. The loans would be used up to install a production line that would roll out the Indica Vista EV for domestic consumption.
A few days back, Tata was told it would take 8 more weeks before the business department of the UK govt looks into the case and comes to a decision of handing over the money or not.
Tata isn’t liking any of this
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Through the first two weeks of next month, the attention will roll towards Tata. No, it won’t be for the Nano, but for the promising Indica Vista EV concept which it plans to explore European colonies with, in the next few years.
The Indica Vista EV was displayed at the Geneva show earlier in the year while the Indica EV gathered crowds at the Barcelona show.
The Midlands Motor Show takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, and the Vista EV will be displayed along with cars like a Smart EV and Mitsubishi iMIEV.
Over 40 manufacturers will display their innovations and concepts at the show which the British consider as their biggest auto show of 2009 since the British Motor Show was scrapped this year citing the unfavourable economic conditions.
Visit www.midlandsmotorshow.co.uk to be familiar with the show. If you are in or around Coventry, you could take a look at this year’s exhibits by buying your tickets online.
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Surprise surprise! We are very impressed with the European version of the Nano dubbed the Tata Nano Europa, and we already knew this car was going to be on display; the electric version of the Indica Vista was also expected, as it will take part in an electric demonstration program in Norway, but the Tata Prima luxury sedan, which will meet a production line in the future, is the rabbit in Tata’s hat at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
