Tata Curvv EV

The Tata Curvv EV is a compact SUV that seats five people. Its main USP is its unique SUV-coupe styling, marking Tata’s first foray into the compact SUV segment. It has many similarities with the Nexon EV but is longer and equipped with a larger battery pack as well. As of July 2025, Tata has also provided the Curvv EV with a 15-year (from the first date of registration) high-voltage battery warranty.

The Tata Curvv EV rivals the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra BE 6 and even the Tata Nexon EV. I have spent time with the Curvv EV in a variety of conditions and have even driven it from a full charge to a complete 0 percent charge level to see what range it can manage and what failsafes it has built in. I’ve come to like the Curvv EV but also recognise that this package has room for improvement. Here’s a detailed review.

The Curvv is quite impressive when it comes to design. It may not appeal to everyone, but it will certainly attract attention on the road. From the side, the sloping roofline and the high boot line immediately catch the eye. Tata has managed to get the proportions right, giving the Curvv a sporty SUV-like appearance that doesn’t look over the top. The large 18-inch wheels fill the wheel wells nicely, while the contrasting black panels on the lower half of the doors and surrounding the wheel wells reduce visual bulk and add balance to the overall profile.

What also adds a touch of sophistication are the flush door handles with illumination. Unfortunately, they are not the most practical. They do not pop out electrically nor are they spring-loaded. So, opening the door is a two-step process, which can be an annoyance when carrying bags or luggage. From the rear, the sloping roofline provides the car with an aerodynamic and distinctive look. The connected LED tail lamps blend in beautifully with the rear design language.

From the front, the Curvv looks almost identical to the Nexon, which might disappoint some people. However, the Curvv still appears premium, featuring a full LED lighting system. This includes LED DRLs with welcome and goodbye animation, LED projector headlights, and LED fog lamps. Additionally, the charging port has been relocated from the rear fender to the nose of the car, similar to the Tata Punch EV. This is a welcome change as it is easier to park and access the charger.

The 2026 Tata Curvv EV Series X is available in five colour options: Empowered Oxide, Pure Grey, Pritine White, Virtual Sunrise and Nitro Crimson.

Just like the front exterior design, the interior of the Curvv, especially the dashboard, is almost identical to the Nexon. There is a new pattern on the panel of the crash pad, mimicking the design pattern found on the front bumper, which is a nice touch. However, apart from that, everything remains the same. One area where we were expecting Tata to improve compared to Nexon was the overall quality. Unfortunately, the plastic graining remains the same, and there are still many hard plastics, particularly lower down, as well as on the door pads. In a car that sits a segment higher than the Nexon, this should have been better. The design, though, looks modern with the large 12.3-inch touchscreen taking center stage. You also get a mix of feather touch and physical toggle switches for the air conditioning controls, which look nice as well.

Front Seats

The front seats of the Curvv are comfortable. The driver's seat features a 6-way power adjustment, making it easy to find the right driving position. However, due to the pedal position, you have to set the seat a bit farther back in the Curvv, and since the steering wheel lacks reach adjustment, it always feels slightly out of reach for the driver.

There’s adequate space and seat support here for users of an average height but tall drivers will find the driving position slightly awkward.

Rear Seats

Despite the Curvv's larger size, the rear seat experience hasn't significantly improved compared to the Nexon. There is more knee room in comparison, of course, and users of an average height will be comfortable. The sloping roofline, despite Tata’s efforts to enhance headroom, still makes the rear feel cramped, especially for individuals over 5'10".

The high floor, due to the battery placement, results in a knees-up seating position with limited footroom, making the rear seat less comfortable overall. Shorter passengers won’t have an issue here, but the Curvv falls behind competitors in this regard. Although, Tata has tried to improve comfort by adding a footrest underneath the front seats and have also repalced the regular headrests with the winged-type headrests.

Ingress and egress aren’t that convenient either as you have to raise your feet a fair bit while stepping out and bend and tuck yourself into the seat while getting in. This can be especially cumbersome for the elderly.

Storage Options

Oddly, there are no cupholders in the centre console unless you get a variant that doesn’t have a wireless phone charger. Even then, they’re shaped awkwardly and aren’t the most easy to use. The door pockets can hold a 1-litre bottle with ease along with some sundry items. The glove box is well-sized and has a compartment for a tablet and some other segments as well.

There’s some storage space under the front armrest, and the rear armrest gets two cupholders. 

Charging Options

There’s one 45W type-C charge port each, at the front and rear. You get a 12V charger outlet and a type-A USB port up front, along with a wireless phone charger.

Features

When it comes to features, the Tata Curvv is very well equipped. The 10.25-inch driver's display is fantastic and shows loads of information in a clear format. You can also customise it with three different layouts. You get a well-placed blind view monitor feed in the driver's display too.

The 12.3-inch infotainment system is easy to use with large icons and you get wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto as well. This is easily one of the best infotainment systems in the segment and feels easy and intuitive to use.

Its 9-speaker JBL sound system has good sound quality and you will particularly enjoy bass-heavy music on this system. Again, this is segment-leading. Other features include passive keyless entry with push-button start, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, leatherette upholstery, front seat ventilation, a powered driver’s seat and air purifier with AQI display. The rear passengers get rear AC vents, passive ventilated seats and sun shades for blocking the sun and prying eyes as standard features.

Standard safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors and a rear camera. Higher variants add front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor and ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-view monitor, blind sport monitor, rear collision alert, and safe-exit warning. The Curvv EV has a 5/5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP.

The Curvv offers segment-best 500 litres of boot space. Its large size and notchback opening make it easy to load large bags, and the well-shaped square storage area adds to its practicality. For additional luggage, the 60:40 split-folding rear seats offer versatility. This is the first car in its segment to feature a powered tailgate, with a kick sensor at that.

With the new 2026 Series X update, the Curvv EV is now available with a single 55kWh battery option only. 

City Performance

In ECO mode, the power delivery is smooth, making driving at low speeds extremely easy, and there is enough reserve to execute quick overtakes too. There's a notable difference when you switch to City mode, where acceleration is more responsive, but the power delivery remains smooth. As a result, if you're not too concerned about conserving battery energy, this is the best mode to be in.

You also get four regen modes. At zero level, there is no regen whatsoever. We really liked the tuning in levels one and two, where the way the car decelerates feels natural, and the transition from forward momentum to when the regen kicks in is smooth, with hardly any head nod. Level 3, however, is a bit jerky, and passengers might feel sick or get nauseous in this mode. Best use this mode when you’re driving solo. The 55kWh battery should manage a real-world range of 420-430km.

Highway Performance

Where the power delivery in the Nexon remains gradual even in Sport mode, the Curvv is different. In Sport mode, the Curvv feels more eager and genuinely fast. It can be a bit jerky, but even for everyday driving, it’s absolutely usable. Highway performance is quick and getting up to or past 100kmph is no hassle even with passengers on board. Cruising is a relaxed affair and overtakes are a snappy, blind of the eye affair. The 55kWh versions should manage a range of about 400km on the highway.

Charging

Charge times for the Curvv EV are as follows:

Despite the bigger size and weight, the Curvv still drives more or less like the Nexon. We drove the car on very narrow and broken roads, and while sharp-edged potholes do catch it out on occasion, it never feels uncomfortable. It also feels stable at high speeds, and combined with the long expected range, the Curvv EV will prove to be a good long-distance car as well. Around corners, the Curvv masks its weight really well, and it always feels confident and sure-footed. It is only when you push the car really hard that you start to feel some of its weight.

With the recent Series X update, the 2026 Tata Curvv EV can be had in two variants: Accomplished X 55 and Empowered X 55.

The Empowered X 55 is also available in the Dark edition, which brings blacked-out elements in the exterior and interior.

Accomplished X 55

• Gets a full LED lighting setup with LED DRLs, LED headlights, front LED fog lights and connected LED tail lights. Sits on 17-inch alloy wheels with aero inserts.

• Premium interior with leatherette seats and leatherette steering wheel.

• Basics include auto folding ORVMs, automatic headlights, cooled glovebox, push button start/stop, keyless entry, and power windows.

• Feel-good feature highlights include panoramic sunroof, 6-way powered driver seat, rear sun shades, 8 speakers, wireless phone charger, 360-degree camera and auto AC with rear AC vents.

• 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and connected car technology make up the tech package.

• Standard safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability program, all-wheel disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system, front parking sensors, electronic parking brake with auto hold and rain sensing wipers.

Empowered X 55

• More premium exterior with LED projector headlights, sequential turn indicators, 18-inch alloy wheels and welcome and goodbye lighting sequences. 

• Offers better practicality with a frunk and 60:40 rear seat split.

• Top feature additions include ambient lighting, 6-way powered co-driver seat, powered tailgate front seat ventilation, air purifier with AQI display and 9-speaker JBL sound system.

• A bigger 12.3-inch infotainment system with Arcade.ev app suite offers better tech experience.

• Also gets 7.2kW AC fast wall box charger along with V2L and V2V charging capabilities.

• Improved safety kit with Level-2 ADAS features, auto dimming IRVM, and SOS calling.

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• With only two variants to choose from, the base Accomplished X 55 is a great entry-level variant. There is no compromise on the looks, feel, features and safety equipment. Until and unless you want all the feel-good features of the top variant, the Accomplished X 55 is the better choice in terms of value.

• For a premium of slightly more than Rs 2 lakh, the Empowered X 55 brings a thorough update with better looks, features and safety kit with Level-2 ADAS features. If you foresee yourself utilising those extra features, then this variant is one of the most feature-loaded offerings at its price.

Overall, the Tata Curvv is a likeable and unique product that will stand out due to its looks. Compared to the Nexon, it does feel like an upgrade when we talk about drive performance, range, features and boot space. But if you are expecting the Curvv to provide an experience that’s a segment above, especially when it comes to the interior or rear seat space and comfort, you might be a little disappointed. 

The rear seat experience is almost the same as the Nexon, and due to its sloping roofline, it will feel cramped for people with above-average height. The Curvv doesn’t give you that big car feel that you would expect from a car of this size. Additionally, there are many elements in the Curvv that are similar to the Nexon, such as its exterior front design and almost the entire interior design and quality. Considering you’re paying a price premium for the Curvv, there should have been some visual differentiation in these areas. Overall, the Curvv is a good product, but if it could deliver a segment-up experience in terms of quality, space, and comfort, it would feel like a more thorough upgrade over the Nexon.

Other Cars To Consider

Tata Nexon EV

Reasons to consider

• Similar features and comfort package at a lower price

• Better rear seat headroom

Reasons to ignore

• Doesn’t have the Curvv’s coupe styling

• Boot space isn’t as big

• Curvv offers a little more rear seat space

Hyundai Creta EV

Reasons to consider

• Better rear seat experience

• Better ride comfort

• Better regenerative braking calibration and smoother power delivery

Reasons to ignore

• Doesn’t have the coupe SUV styling

• Curvv’s infotainment system is better

MG Windsor EV

Reasons to consider

• Much better rear seat comfort

• More affordable

Reasons to ignore

• Styling may not appeal to SUV buyers

• Bigger battery pack option with the Curvv