Tata Motors Tests Overseas Markets and Plans EV Expansion As Electric Car Sales Grow

Tata Motors testing export markets for EVs, considering launches where experiments succeed
Running EVs in some markets to assess products and strategy before deciding on rollout
Also planning EV-only dealerships in some Indian cities as domestic sales rise
Currently has over 80% share of India's small but growing electric car market
Aims for EVs to make up 25% of Tata's total car sales by 2025, on track to meet targets

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Posted 9/14/2023, 10:32:38 AM