Tata Curvv EV becomes fastest EV to drive from Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Details

The Tata Curvv EV has successfully entered the India Book of Records by covering the ‘Fastest’ Kashmir to Kanyakumari drive by an EV. The Coupe EV completed the drive of 3,800 kilometres in 76 hours and 35 minutes. In addition to covering the fastest 3,800 km across the length of India, the Curvv EV has also set 20 national records. Our Editor, Arpit Mahendra, was among the select drivers who took part in this thrilling journey, driving from Srinagar to Rohtak alongside a team from Tata Motors and Evo India. This adventure tested both the drivers and the machines across diverse terrains, showcasing the vehicle’s endurance and performance in real-world conditions.

The Curvv EV took 16 charging stops, with the average time to charge coming down from 28 hours to 17 hours, which not only demonstrated advancements in battery technology but also showcased India’s widespread public charging network, the majority of which now supports faster charging speeds along the highways. The Curvv EV was flagged off from Srinagar by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at 4:00 AM on February 25, 2025. It navigated through varying terrains and weather conditions before arriving in Kanyakumari at 8:35 AM on February 28, 2025, where it was received by MP Thiru. Vijay Vasanth.

India’s EV charging infrastructure has seen remarkable progress since the last record run, significantly improving route efficiency for electric vehicles. During the Nexon. Ev’s record drive in 2023, the most optimal route—considering available charging stations—spanned 4,004 km. However, for the Curvv.ev’s recent run, this distance was reduced to 3,823 km, thanks to fewer deviations required to locate charging stations. With 18,000 chargers currently, India’s charging infrastructure has improved by 227 per cent compared to drive in 2023 and 85 per cent of national highways across India have a fast charger every 50 kilometres.

The Curvv EV is available in two battery pack options - a 45 kWh with a 502 km range and 55 kWh with 585 km (both claimed). In real-world conditions, these provide an estimated range of up to 350 km and 425 km, respectively. The EV also features a 1.2C charging rate, allowing it to achieve a range of 150 km in just 15 minutes of charging. Both battery packs come paired with a single PMSM electric motor which puts out 167 hp of power with the ability to sprint from 0-100 kph in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 160 kph. (claimed).