Tata Motors says it will license an electric-vehicle platform from China’s Chery to support its delayed premium EV effort under the Avinya brand. Multiple reports state that the company plans to locally build EVs using the Chery platform rather than partnering directly with Chery in production, aiming to accelerate development and manufacturing in India. The rollout is described as starting with at least two planned models. The first Avinya vehicle built on the licensed platform is expected to launch in 2027, with additional models to follow. The reporting frames the move as a response to challenges in advancing Tata’s premium electric-car plans, with Chery’s platform providing the technical basis to speed up product timelines. Overall, the sources agree on the core elements: licensing Chery’s EV architecture, using it for locally built Avinya-branded cars, and beginning sales with a first model in 2027.