The Tata Tiago EV has been launched in India and is priced from Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it the most affordable four-wheeler EV in the country. Tata's first electric hatchback sits below the Tigor EV in the brand's line-up and will be available in four trims – XE, XT, XZ+ and XZ+ Tech. Bookings for the Tata Tiago EV hatchback will open from October 1 and deliveries will begin in January.
- Tiago EV is Tata's first electric hatchback
- Most affordable electric car currently on sale
- Design based on Tiago facelift
The Tiago EV is Rs 3.1 lakh more than the internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered Tiago. Here is a break-up of the prices of the Tiago EV:
| Tata Tiago EV price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Charging capacity | Price |
| XE 19.2kWh | 3.3kWh AC | Rs 8.49 lakh |
| XT 19.2kWh | 3.3kWh AC | Rs 9.09 lakh |
| XT 24kWh | 3.3kWh AC | Rs 9.99 lakh |
| XZ+ 24kWh | 3.3kWh AC | Rs 10.79 lakh |
| XZ+ Tech Lux 24kWh | 3.3kWh AC | Rs 11.29 lakh |
| XZ+ 24kWh | 7.2kWh AC | Rs 11.29 lakh |
| XZ+ Tech Lux 24kWh | 7.2kWh AC | Rs 11.79 lakh |
Tata Tiago EV: powertrain and charging
The Tiago EV is powered by Tata’s Ziptron high-voltage architecture that uses a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. Tata claims the Tiago EV can achieve a 0 to 60kph time of 5.7 seconds.
Its 24kWh lithium-ion battery pack and electric motor have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Additonally, it also has a 19.2kWh battery that has an estimated MIDC range of 250km. The Tiago EV is also capable of fast charging and can be topped up from 10 to 80 percent in just 57 minutes using a DC fast charger. Tata is offering an 8year/ 1,60,000km warranty on the battery and motor.
The Taigo EV has an MIDC-rated range of 315km, which is 9km more than the Tigor EV’s range of 306km (ARAI certified).
Tata Tiago EV: exterior design
In terms of design, the Tiago EV is similar to the ICE-powered Tiago, which received a facelift in 2020. However, to differentiate it as an EV, it sports electric blue accents around the body and blue highlights inside the headlamps.
Tata Tiago EV: interior and features
The cabin is nearly identical to the ICE Tiago. However, Tata has given the Tiago EV blue accents on the interior, like the Tigor EV, to differentiate it from the petrol-powered version. The gear lever has also been replaced with a rotary dial for the drive mode selector and features a Sports mode.
In terms of equipment, the Tiago EV gets automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, push button start/stop, and cruise control. For safety, the electric hatchback gets ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera and seat belt reminder. It also gets multi-mode regen braking that was first introduced with the Nexon EV Max.
Tata Tiago EV: rivals
As mentioned, the Tiago EV is Tata's first electric hatchback and the most affordable four-wheeler EV on sale in India. It is priced lower than the Tata Tigor EV and currently has no direct rivals.
Also see:
Tata Nexon EV Prime, Nexon EV Max Jet Editions launched
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