Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Chinese EV SUV Testing for Tata's Avinya
Tata Motors is developing its upcoming Avinya range of electric vehicles using a platform shared with Chinese automaker Exeed.
A camouflaged prototype that was thought to be Tata's Avinya was actually Exeed's Sterra ET SUV.
This SUV comes in all-electric and hybrid versions, with impressive ranges.
Tata is adapting the platform to better suit the Indian market.
The Sterra ET is already sold in some international markets and uses the same platform as Tata's Avinya.
A camouflaged prototype believed to be Tata's Avinya was revealed to be Exeed's Sterra ET SUV.
The Sterra ET is offered in all-electric and range-extender hybrid versions.
The all-electric version has a range of up to 760km, while the hybrid version can go up to 1,518km.
Tata Motors is using the same Chery-JLR E0X platform for its Avinya range but is adapting it for the Indian market.
The Sterra ET is already sold in some international markets and uses the same platform as Tata's Avinya.
- Who
- Tata Motors and Exeed
- What
- Testing of Exeed Sterra ET for Tata's Avinya
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To develop Tata's Avinya EVs using the Chery-JLR E0X platform
Tata Motors' Perspective
Exeed's Perspective
Platform Usage
Tata Motors' Perspective
Tata Motors is adapting the Chery-JLR E0X platform to suit Indian market requirements, focusing on electronic systems and software.
Exeed's Perspective
Exeed is utilizing the same platform for its Sterra ET SUV, offering both all-electric and range-extender hybrid powertrain options.
- Vehicle Model
- Exeed Sterra ET
- Platform
- Chery-JLR E0X
- Length
- Nearly 5 metres
- Powertrain Options
- All-electric and range-extender hybrid
- Electric Range (All-Electric)
- Up to 760km (CLTC cycle)
- Electric Range (Range-Extender)
- Up to 1,518km (CLTC cycle)
- Tata's Platform
- Freelander EV platform (E0X)