If you’ve been following the Indian electric vehicle space, you probably know that Tata Motors has been quietly working on something far more ambitious than its usual lineup. The Tata Avinya has been the subject of a lot of curiosity, and now a freshly surfaced design patent has given us our clearest look yet at what the cabin of this upcoming EV might actually look like.
Spoiler: it looks nothing like any Tata you’ve seen before.
A Dashboard That Feels Genuinely Different
The patent images reveal a dashboard that is strikingly clean and horizontal. There are no cluttered layers, no rows of physical buttons, and none of the usual visual noise you find in most cars. A large floating touchscreen takes center stage and is expected to manage everything from infotainment to climate controls. Behind the wheel, a slim digital instrument cluster blends right into the dashboard, giving the interior a surprisingly open and airy feel.
This is clearly a deliberate choice. Tata wants the Avinya to feel like a step into a different world the moment you open the door.
That Steering Wheel Is Making a Statement
One detail that immediately stands out is the two-spoke steering wheel. Instead of the familiar Tata logo at the center, it carries the word “AVINYA” in bold lettering. That is not a small design decision — it signals that Avinya is being positioned as its own premium identity, separate from the rest of the Tata lineup.
The wheel is expected to feature touch-sensitive controls, and the patent also shows redesigned stalks, with one likely functioning as the gear selector.
Competing With the Best, Not Just the Rest
Looking at these patent images, it becomes obvious that Tata is not benchmarking the Avinya against the Nexon EV or the Curvv. The horizontal dashboard layout, the integrated displays, and the minimal control philosophy are far closer to what you would expect from a premium global EV than from a mass-market Indian offering.
The cabin is expected to use soft-touch surfaces and premium finishes throughout. Tata’s intent appears to be building something that feels genuinely luxurious, not just tech-forward.
What Powers It?
Beyond the interior, the Avinya is expected to be built on an advanced EV platform developed with technical inputs from Jaguar Land Rover. This platform is expected to support a long driving range, ultra-fast charging, multiple battery options, Level 2+ ADAS, and advanced connected car features. These are not small promises, and if Tata delivers even most of them, the Avinya will be a serious proposition.
When Can You Expect It?
Tata is expected to roll out the Avinya in phases, with the first production model likely arriving after the Sierra EV launch. The dashboard patent filing suggests that development is moving along at a steady pace, though an official launch date has not yet been announced.
Given how far along the design appears to be, it is reasonable to expect more concrete announcements in the near future.
To Sum It Up
What this patent tells us is that Tata Motors is genuinely swinging for the fences with Avinya. From the minimalist cabin to the AVINYA-branded steering wheel, every element points toward a vehicle designed to compete at a level Indian manufacturers have rarely attempted. If the production model stays true to this vision, the Tata Avinya could easily become the most sophisticated electric vehicle ever built in India.
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Rajababu Kushwaha is the Founder and Editor of AutoCrest. He covers the latest car news, reviews, comparisons, EV updates, and buying guides for Indian car buyers.