Tigor EV, The smallest sedan from Tata has become India's most cheap electric vehicle.

Electric vehicles are finally reaching the mainstream market. You don't have to spend more than Rs 20 lakh to get your hands on one that you can use every day. This transformation is being led by Tata. The Nexon EV has become India's electric vehicle poster boy.

The Tigor EV is the sequel to this drama, and it is now the most cheap electric four-wheeler available in India for individual usage. Is it enough to persuade you to join the electric train? Or are there any major stumbling blocks in your way?

Features

• Over The Air software updates for telematics unit
• Safest electric sedan in India with 4-star GNCAP rating
• IP67 certified battery, motor and power electronics components
• AIS 048 (Nail penetration), crush test, overcharge protection, shock protection, short circuit protection, as per global standard for safety and reliability
• 8 years / 1.6 lakh km* warranty on battery and motor
• Built on the Ziptron EV platform, that has been driven and proven over 35 mn.^ km in diverse Indian conditions
• Tata Motors ZConnect app powered by iRA offers 30+ connected car features
• Key features include remote commands, vehicle health monitoring, safety and security, driving and trip analytics, and location-based services
• Seamless Charging Experience
• Free home charging installation*
• 24x7 emergency charging support (in 5 cities)

As a true embodiment of the electric evolution, the new Tata Motors electric car – Tigor EV houses a supremely ample 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This IP67 certified (Ingress Protection against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water) battery has been driven and proved over 35 mn.^ km in order to brave any terrain and any weather. Feel the power of Ziptron technology surge through the Tata Tigor EV as you turn on the ignition. 

Pure, pristine power propels Tata Motors’ latest electric sedan at a peak output of 74.7 PS and a torque of 170 Nm for an excellent driving range. Expect nothing less from our Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.It’s only fair to complement this battery capacity with a high-performing motor controller that is integrated with Ziptron technology to fire up this electric sedan. Complete with its liquid cooled architecture for a powerful performance and durability over a wide range of operating temperatures.

Performance

Powering the Tigor EV is a 26kWh battery pack. The new ‘Ziptron’ powertrain means there’s a permanent synchronous motor (75PS/170Nm) powering the wheels and not an old school 3-phase AC induction motor that does duty on the Xpres-T (Tigor EV for the taxi market). 

In a little over an hour, you may charge up to 80% of the Tigor EV's battery, as is the case with other modern EVs. This necessitates a 25kW DC fast charger, which can be found at public charging stations in cities and along national highways, as well as certain Tata dealerships and even some gasoline and diesel pumps.

To charge the Tigor EV at home with a conventional 15A outlet, you'll have to wait roughly 10 hours to get the battery from 0% to 100%. To ensure battery life and performance, Tata suggests charging the battery to 100 percent at least once a week rather than relying solely on rapid charging. It's comforting to know that the battery pack comes with an 8-year/160,000-kilometer manufacturing warranty.

Safety

The Tigor EV gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and corner stability control as standard. It also is the first electric vehicle to be crash-tested by the Global NCAP, where it secured a respectable 4 stars for both adult and child occupant safety.

This budget electric car in India boasts of a liquid cooled, IP67 certified (Ingress Protection against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water) and AIS-048 safety standard compliant battery pack that checks all boxes for protection against nail penetration, crush, overcharge, and short circuits. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures while simultaneously being waterproof and dustproof.

Feel truly safe in our electric cars that come with Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-Distribution System and Cornering Stability Control. Stay completely in charge on the road.
 

Exterior

The Tigor EV makes a subtle statement. The rich Teal Blue colour is a dead giveaway, to be sure. However, a short glance at the Daytona Grey colour option reveals that Tata is only nudge you to notice the difference rather than screaming it in your face.

The grille has been reworked with 'tri-arrow' decoration, and the front bumper has more of the same. The matte aqua-color accents around the grille, fog lamps, and wheels, as well as the faint highlights on the bumpers, are the only design differences between an electric Tigor and its fuel counterpart. We appreciate how Tata has used chrome sparingly here, with an underline for the window line, a splash on the door handle, and a splash on the boot. Highlight elements like the halogen projector headlamps, daytime running lamps, and clear lens tail lamps have been carried over unchanged.

The wheels are a noticeable difference from the petrol Tigor. The EV must make due with 14-inch steel wheels that attempt to imitate alloy wheels. It doesn't help that the design is nearly identical to the Tiago NRG's previous iteration. The Tigor's 15-inch two-tone alloy wheels would have looked great here.

Interior

The Tigor's robust design clearly benefits the electric vehicle. If you like to make a statement, the Tigor EV does it in a variety of ways.

And for some, that may be a letdown. On an entry-level vehicle that costs less than Rs 10 lakh, the rough and scratchy plastic is tolerable. Tata might have improved the overall experience by including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leatherette seat upholstery, and door mats.

Thankfully, space and utility have not been compromised. With a height-adjustable driver's seat and steering tilt-adjust, getting into a comfortable driving posture is pretty simple. The Tigor EV, like the normal car, offers enough room for four six-footers. You can fit a third occupant in the back seat if everyone isn't as tall. Also, at this price point, rear-adjustable headrests and rear AC vents feel like foolish omissions.

  

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