Tata Motors Launches 5 New Electric Trucks from Ultra EV to Heavy Prima Series

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : January 20, 2026

From Tata Ultra EV light trucks to Prima electric tippers, Tata Motors expands its electric truck portfolio for urban, regional, mining, and construction applications.

Tata Motors has now entered deeper into electric commercial vehicles by launching five new electric trucks. These new electric trucks range from Ultra EV light trucks to heavy Prima EV truck models. This launch of new electric trucks indicates that Tata is efforting to reduce the dependency on diesel trucks for the future. Not even mini trucks, Tata is trying to step into heavy electric truck models.

Tata truck portfolio is trying to fill this gap by offering electric models across different weight categories, from 7 tonnes to 55 tonnes, which is quite big for the Indian market.

Electric Trucks Built on I-MOEV Platform

Table of Contents

1. Electric Trucks Built on I-MOEV Platform

2. Safety Is a Big Focus This Time

3. Tata Ultra E.7T Electric Truck

4. Tata Ultra E.9T Electric Truck

5. Tata Ultra E.12T Electric Truck

6. Tata Prima E.28K LD Tipper

7. Final Words

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All these new electric trucks are developed on Tata Motors’ I-MOEV platform. This platform is made only for electric vehicles, not converted from diesel models.

Girish Wagh from Tata Motors said that India’s trucking industry is going through fast changes. Government policies, new highways and demand for safer trucks are pushing this change. According to him, these electric trucks are built to improve vehicle uptime, reduce ownership costs and help fleet owners earn better from their trucks.

Safety Is a Big Focus This Time

One important thing Tata Motors has highlighted is safety. These electric trucks follow European ECE R29-03 crash safety norms. The cabins are designed to handle frontal impact, rollover, and side impact.

Along with this, the trucks come with many India-focused safety features. Systems like adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning are added to reduce accidents. Whether it is a Tata mini truck or a heavy Prima electric truck, the cabin safety level is much better than that of older diesel trucks.

Tata Ultra E.7T Electric Truck

The Tata Ultra E.7T is manufactured for city transportation purposes. This brand-new Tata Ultra E.7T has a gross vehicle weight of 7000 kilograms and offers a loading capacity of 3.25 tonnes.

The latest Tata Ultra E.7T ha a 96 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery. This battery gives a power output of 322 HP and a high-end torque of 950 Nm. This EV Ultra truck can run upto 150 to 180 kilometres on a single charge, depending on load and driving behaviour. A 14-foot factory-fitted container is available. This electric truck can easily replace diesel pickup and small cargo trucks in urban areas.

Tata Ultra E.9T Electric Truck

The Ultra E.9T electric truck comes with 9000 kg GVW and payload between 4.5 to 5.5 tonnes. It uses the same motor with 322 HP power and 950 Nm torque, paired with an automatic gearbox.

Battery options go from 96 kWh to 147 kWh. Suspension is a parabolic spring type on both sides, which helps in load stability. With a 4x2 axle setup and tubeless tyres, this truck is suitable for regional transport.

Tata Ultra E.12T Electric Truck

The Tata Ultra E.12T is the biggest Ultra EV model. It has 12000 kg GVW and a payload of around 6 to 7 tonnes. The mileage range is around 120 to 150 km, which is enough for fixed-route logistics. The load body sizes go up to 24 feet, factory fitted with a dry container. This electric truck is good for FMCG, parcel, and warehouse-to-warehouse movement.

Tata Prima E.55S Electric Prime Mover

For heavy transport, Tata Motors introduced the Tata Prima E.55S electric prime mover. This truck has a 55,000 kg gross combination weight, so it is clearly made for heavy trailers.

It comes with a sleeper cabin, hydraulic cabin tilt, ladder-type chassis, and 4x2 axle configuration. The truck uses an advanced E-axle with auto shift. Gradeability goes up to 28%, making it useful for flyovers and highway slopes.

Tata Prima E.28K LD Tipper

The Tata Prima E.28K LD tipper is slightly lighter but still very strong. It produces 315 HP power and massive 2950 Nm torque. Battery capacity remains between 300 to 450 kWh and follows BS6 norms.

This model comes with 6x4 RWD setup, 2-stage E-gearbox transmission, and strong suspension. Front uses parabolic leaf springs and rear has bogie suspension. This electric tipper is suitable for road construction, city infrastructure, and medium mining work.

Final Words

With these new launches, Tata Motors has clearly built one of the strongest electric truck lineups in India. From Ultra EV light trucks to Prima heavy electric trucks, Tata is covering almost every segment. Compared to Mahindra truck, Ashok Leyland truck, Force trucks, and even Volvo truck, Tata’s electric push looks very aggressive.
In coming years, electric truck, electric bus, and electric pickups will increase on Indian roads. Tata Motors seems ready for that future.

Also Read: Tata Motors Expands Commercial Vehicle Line-Up with New Truck Launch

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. Which electric trucks are launched by Tata Motors?

Ans. Tata Motors has launched Tata Ultra EV trucks (E.7T, E.9T, E.12T), the Tata Prima E.55S electric prime mover, and Tata Prima E.28K electric tippers for mining and construction use.

Q2. What is the weight range of Tata electric trucks?

Ans. Tata Motors’ electric truck portfolio now covers vehicles from 7 tonnes GVW to 55 tonnes GCW, making it one of the widest electric truck ranges in India.

Q3. What is the driving range of the Tata Ultra EV electric trucks?

Ans. Tata Ultra EV electric trucks offer a driving range of around 120 km to 180 km, depending on the model, battery size, load, and operating conditions.

Q4. Are Tata electric trucks suitable for mining and construction work?

Ans. Yes, Tata Prima E.28K HD and LD electric tippers are specially designed for mining and construction applications, offering high torque, strong battery capacity, and 6x4 axle configuration.

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