How eco-friendly is Tata Curvv EV compared to petrol SUVs?

As an environmental engineer who recently switched to an EV, let me break this down technically. The eco-friendliness depends on several factors:1. Well-to-wheel emissions: Petrol SUVs emit 2.5-3 kg CO2 per liter burned, plus extraction/refining emissions2. Grid intensity: India's grid emits ~0.82 kg CO2 per kWh, so charging the Curvv's 60 kWh battery creates about 49 kg CO23. Efficiency: The Curvv should do about 6-7 km per kWh, meaning ~8 kg CO2 per 100 km vs 20+ kg for petrol SUVsThe Curvv becomes carbon competitive after about 30,000 km of driving compared to manufacturing emissions. After that, it's definitively cleaner. Plus, no local air pollution in crowded cities is a huge health benefit!

This is such an important question! The Tata Curvv EV is significantly more eco-friendly than comparable petrol SUVs, but with some important nuances. Where it wins big:- Zero tailpipe emissions: No CO2, NOx, or particulate matter while driving- Energy efficiency: EVs convert about 85% of electrical energy to motion vs 30% for ICE- Renewable potential: Can be charged using solar or other clean energyConsiderations:- Manufacturing emissions are higher due to battery production- Electricity source matters - cleaner grid means cleaner drivingOverall, even with India's current grid mix, the Curvv EV should have ~40-50% lower lifetime emissions than a similar petrol SUV. As our grid gets cleaner, this advantage grows!