Tata Avinya
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}}
{{Short description|Indian electric concept SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Tata Avinya
| manufacturer = Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TATA.ev)
| class = 5-seater electric SUV
| electric_range = 500 kilometers (claimed)
| charging = 500 kilometers under 30 minutes (claimed)
| length = 4300 mm (169.29 inches)
| production = April 2026 (Expected)
| doors = 5
}}
Tata Avinya is a five-seater, concept electric SUV designed by Indian automaker Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML). It was unveiled on 29 April 2022 in Mumbai.{{Cite web |title=Tata AVINYA Concept - A New Paradigm of Innovation |url=https://ev.tatamotors.com/Avinya/ |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=ev.tatamotors.com}}{{Cite web |title=Tata Avinya Specifications & Features, Configurations, Dimensions |url=https://www.cardekho.com/tata/avinya/specs |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=CarDekho |language=en}} This concept is the first model to be based on the company's "Gen 3 architecture".{{Cite web |title=Unveiling the Tata AVINYA {{!}} Tata group |url=https://www.tata.com/newsroom/business/tata-motors-avinya |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=www.tata.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Avinya EV concept showcases Tata's first born electric platform |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-avinya-concept-unveiled-424305 |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Autocar India}}
Avinya is the first one of the new breed of electric vehicles by TEPM, which is set to be introduced in the market by 2025.
Naming
The word Avinya, derived from the Sanskrit language, means 'innovation' and 'Beauty'. Avinya, which also has 'in' in its letters, supposedly represents its Indian roots.{{Citation |title=Introducing AVINYA concept EV I A New Paradigm of Innovation |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USs37vVVOKs&t=342s |language=en |access-date=2023-03-01}}
Design
The concept, originally inspired by a catamaran, is claimed to be based on a human-centric design and the company claims that the concept has a versatility of a SUV and the comfort of a MPV.Martin Uhlarik is the head of design of this car.{{Citation |title=Introducing AVINYA concept EV I A New Paradigm of Innovation |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USs37vVVOKs&t=491s |language=en |access-date=2023-03-01}}
The concept is the first model to be based on the "Gen 3 architecture", which is the design language of the company that is entirely focused on electric vehicles.The concept also focuses on incorporating sustainable materials in its interiors.{{Cite web |title=Avinya EV concept showcases Tata's first born electric platform |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-avinya-concept-unveiled-424305 |access-date=2022-09-14 |website=Autocar India}}
Technology
One of the main features is increased range. The vehicles are set to offer more range than the current electric vehicles of the company.
The company's "Gen 3 architecture" is expected to support connectivity features, advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and enhanced performance and efficiency than the current models. The upcoming models on this platform is also expected to have a better water and dust protection engineered to global standards, than the current models.
Tata Avinya concept is said to support ultra-fast charging, giving a minimum claimed range of 500 kilometers under 30 minutes.