The Tata Nano could appear in Europe as an electric model only, after the Indian company conducted further market analysis on the possible future of the Nano on the old continent. In fact, the choice makes a lot of sense. While the Nano Europa is planned for a 2012 debut at less than 6,000 euros, an electric version could make this a real city car for European centres getting stricter about pollution and emissions.

Originally, an electric Tata Nano was not planned but a recent interview with CEO Carl Peter Forster hinted that one could be developed. It would make the Nano quite unique, and we believe could even make it a significant long-term prospect in its own country of India if the right infrastructure could be developed. The only downside is that an electric version could cost double the 6,000 euros for the standard version, making it decidedly less appealing in Europe.

However, if an electric city car is your choice of vehicle, competitor options such as the Citroen C-Zero or Peugeot iOn have pricing around the 30,000 euros mark. It’s still a Tata Nano, though…. Despite our European cynicism, if the Nano electric goes ahead it could be produced in the same production facilities as the Smart EV, indicating a possible future joint-venture. It seems the Indians are getting very good at collaborating and we could soon see an intelligent choice from Tata entering the European market. Something to look out for in the future.

Source | Autointernationaal

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