Tata Motors showcased the Tata Starbus 4/12m Low Entry Electric Bus, the model with Tata’s first full-electric drivetrain, at the Auto Expo 2020. The electric bus’s range and battery capacity are both scalable as per requirements.
The 4/12m Low Entry gets a 250 kWh battery pack and the motor makes a maximum power of 245 kW (328.55 hp). The bus has a top speed of up to 75 km/h and can return a range of more than 200 km on a single charge. Tata has equipped the bus with fast charging and can be charged to full capacity in two to three hours.
Tata Starbus 4/12m Low Entry Specification:
| Floor Height (mm) | 400 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 3,350 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 2,600 |
| No. Doors | 2 Nos (one in front & one on the wheelbase) |
| Seating Capacity | 35+ Driver + Wheel chair & options as per request |
| Brakes | Disc Brake in the front & Drum brake at the rear with EBS (Optional) |
| Air suspension | Air suspension in the front & rear (optional feature of ECAS) |
| Steering | Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & Telescopic feature (Optional) |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Max. Speed | 70-75 kmph |
| Acceleration | > 0.8 m/s2 |
| Grade-ability | Min 17% @ Rated GVW |
| Range | > 200 km & scalable as per requirements. |
| HV SYSTEM | |
| Motor | Integrated Motor Generator; Max Power – 245 KW |
| Battery | Lithium-ion ( ~ 250 KWH and Scalable as per the range requirements) |
| Fast Charging | Yes (2 to 3 hours for full charge) |
Tata Electric Bus USPs from the Press Release:
- Full-electric drivetrain with zero emissions for clean air
- Fatigue-free driving without a clutch and gear shifting
- Roomy interiors which can be customised as per the application and regulations
- High safety and security with Intelligent Transport System (ITS)
- New generation telematics for efficient and user-friendly vehicle maintenance and tracking
- Passenger information system with destination boards and audio announcements
- Stylised interior and exterior with LED headlamps, plush interior lighting
- Utility provisions like charging ports, Wi-Fi hotspot for on-the-go connectivity
- Regenerative braking for high efficiency
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