Tata Motors has announced that its upcoming premium EV, Avinya, will share its underpinnings with electric models from JLR. It will be based on the British automaker\u2019s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), which will be shared with the next-generation Velar, Evoque and Discover Sport.<\/p>\n
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd and Jaguar Land Rover have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the licensing of JLR\u2019s EMA platform. Tata\u2019s born-electric range will not only adopt JLR\u2019s electric motors and battery packs but will also benefit from the brand\u2019s manufacturing know-how.<\/p>\n
According to P B Balaji, Group CFO of Tata Motors, the Avinya will not be the only car to use the EMA architecture. It is likely to spawn a range of EVs, with the former positioned as an alternative to JLR\u2019s premium offerings.<\/p>\n
Balaji added that the collaboration would also reduce the development time, advance Tata Motors into advanced electrical and electronic architecture and prepare the brand for future autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n
JLR\u2019s EMA platform will have Level 2+ autonomous capabilities, an integrated propulsion system, battery management and a charging system. It will support over-the-air updates and ultrafast charging.<\/p>\n
The first EMA-based models are expected to roll out of JLR\u2019s Halewood factory in the UK in late 2024. To keep costs down, the Avinya will use a localized version of this platform.<\/p>\n