Tata Motors has been spreading its wings in the electric mobility space in India. The Nexon EV is India’s best selling electric four-wheeler and the Tigor EV too remains popular. Joining these two electric cars will be the Tiago EV. Said to be India’s most affordable electric car, the Tiago EV will be launched tomorrow. While the company remains tight lipped about the product, here is what we know about it so far. We will also be covering the event and the walkaround video will go live on our other website, 91Wheels.
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Upcoming Tata Tiago EV
When launched, the Tata Tiago EV will be the only electric hatchback available in the country. In terms of design, it will get a closed grille, as seen on the Nexon EV and Tigor EV. There will be EV branding across the car and a different set of alloy wheels or wheel caps could be possible. Tata might also offer a new colour, exclusive to the Tiago EV.
Tata Tiago EV Specs
It is safe to assume that the this upcoming electric hatchback will use the same drivetrain that we see in the Tigor sedan EV. This means it will get a 74 bhp / 170 Nm electric motor. However, the battery pack might see a reduction to keep the price low. While the Tigor uses a 26kWh high energy density Lithium-ion battery pack , the Tiago might get a smaller unit, around the 20 kWh mark. This, along with a smaller body, will help the price come down by about Rs 1.5 lakh as compared to the Tigor EV. We do understand claimed range will drop to around 250km but for most users, this also means the Tiago EV will need a charge up every 3-4 days. When we can charge our phones daily, can’t we charge our green wheels every 3-4 days? Talking of which, using a 25kW DC fast charger, the Tiago EV will need about 65 mins for the 0% to 80% charge. The same will increase to about 8 hours when using a normal home socket.
It is important to note that the Tigor EV has a 4-star NCAP safety rating, and we can anticipate the upcoming Tiago EV to have a similar rating. The brand will be able to enter the budget EV market with the release of the Tiago EV. With the Nexon and Tigor EV, the brand already holds a considerable portion of the electric vehicle industry. The Tata Tiago EV is expected to be the most affordable electric vehicle in India with a price starting at Rs 10 lakh, ex-showroom. Will that happen? Stay tuned to this space tomorrow!
