Tata Motors may launch the Indica Electric in India at the same time as it is launched in European markets. The company will start a market study for the car next year, and will launch it in 2011. Tata Motors’ MD, Mr Prakash M Telang, said that the electric Indica’s introduction in India would depend on the cost factor, as it would be an expensive vehicle. Another roadblock for the car could be that electricity is not easily available in India. Telang also said that the car would be suitable for Indian roads.
The electric Indica is being developed by Tata Motors along with a Norwegian company, and is scheduled for launch in Britain, Norway and Denmark in 2011. If the feasibility study in India shows positive results, the car’s Indian launch will coincide with its launch in European markets.
Meanwhile, the production of the Tata Nano is on track. At present, 3,000-4,000 units of the car are being produced on a monthly basis. Trial production at the Sanand plant is expected to begin by the last quarter of FY 2009-10.
