- Tata has introduced the new Ace Pro, a tiny LCV truck designed for last-mile deliveries.
- The model looks like an evolution of the Tata Ace Zip, retaining its cab-over styling.
- The Ace Pro EV is joined by a Bi-Fuel version that can run on gasoline and CNG.
Tata’s presence at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo was highlighted by the debuts of the new Sierra SUV, and the sleek Avinya Concept X, but the stand included another interesting product. The Tata Ace Pro is a micro LCV designed for last-mile delivery applications, offering a choice between electric and bi-fuel powertrain options.
The cab-over styling of the new Tata Ace Pro might ring a bell to LCV enthusiasts – if there is such a niche group among us. The new model appears to be a heavily updated version of the Tata Ace Zip and Magic Iris that debuted in 2010. The Ace Zip truck was a four-wheeler alternative to Indian tricycles, but most of us remember it for its weird proportions, even more evident in the Magic Iris passenger van.
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The new Ace Pro shares the cabin structure, greenhouse, and doors with its predecessor, but the face has been redesigned. A pair of round halogen headlights with body-colored garnish are connected through a black trim piece, while the bumper houses a small intake and round indicators. The little truck rides on 12-inch steelies, and has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1,800 mm (70.9 inches).
Inside, the dashboard looks familiar, but the layout is slightly less spartan than before. A 7-inch infotainment touchscreen is mounted on top of the center console, joined by a small digital instrument cluster. The center console is also home to a few buttons and a circular knob for the gearbox. The Tata EV’s equipment also includes a few basic ADAS.
Tata Ace Pro EV
Despite the notable visual similarities with the Ace Zip, Tata claims that the Ace Pro EV rides on a new and “unique” modular architecture. A single electric motor generates 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) of torque, allowing a maximum payload of 750 kg (1,653 pounds). Furthermore, the 14.4 kWh battery pack is good for over 155 km (96 miles) of range between charges, with the help of regenerative braking.
For those after a micro LCV that can cover longer distances, Tata has also introduced the Ace Pro Bi-Fuel version. This one is fitted with a mid-mounted 694cc two-cylinder engine that can run on both CNG and gasoline, offering a combined range of 280 km (174 miles) between refueling stops. The output of the combustion engine is limited to 26 hp and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque. Still, it represents a healthy increase over the 11 hp from the 611 cc gasoline engine of the Tata Ace Zip.
Tata has yet to announce the market launch date and pricing of the Ace Pro EV and Ace Pro Bi-Fuel but is already accepting applications of interest in India.
Tata Ace Pro Bi-Fuel
