First Impressions: Tata Tigor EV

Tata has finally unveiled the much awaited electric sedan, the Tata Tigor EV in the Nepalese market. Tata has high hopes on the Tigor EV and aims to shake the EV segment in Nepal.Although short, we were able to spend some quality time with the Tigor EV and here are our first impressions. Let's get the numbers out of the way first. The Tata Tigor EV comes in 3 variants priced at XE (Rs 29.99 Lakh), XM (Rs 31.49 Lakh), and XZ+ (Rs 32.99 Lakh).The Tigor EV is powered by 26kWh Lithium-ion battery pack and gets Tata’s Ziptron high-voltage architecture that uses a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 75hp and 170Nm. These output figures allow for a 0 to 60kph time of 5.7 seconds. The Ziptron Tigor EV has a claimed ARAI range of 306km and is capable of fast charging and can be topped up from 0 to 80 percent in just 60 minutes. To offer its customers peace of mind, Tata also offers an 8 year/1,60,000km warranty on the battery and motor.On our short drive, the Tigor EV surprised us. Although the battery is small and the power figure doesn't look like much, this car packs a good punch. There's a decent surge of power, the steering is light and easy to maneuver, the car handles itself well both on good roads and bad. We can easily say that the Tigor EV packs more than enough performance credentials for your daily urban commute.[nd_gallery images="32527,32528"]Visually, the Tigor EV looks exactly like its ICE brother with the only differentiating element being the blue accents to let you know that its powered by electricity. Other differences also include a new glossy black panel in place of the traditional grille, blue highlights inside the headlamps and on the 15-inch alloy wheels. It additionally gets projector headlamps along with revised fog lamp housing with LED DRLs integrated on the front bumper. The interior design looks very similar to the standard Tigor. However, to differentiate the Tigor EV from its ICE-based sibling, it carries over the blue accents on the inside as well.[nd_gallery images="32533,32537,32532,32540,32536"]In terms of features, the Tigor EV gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 speakers and 4 tweeters, iRA connected car tech, multi-function steering wheel, automatic climate control, digital instrument cluster, and much more.Being synonymous to safety Tata has gone to lengths to make the Tigor EV as safe as possible. The Tata Tigor EV, which is the first EV to be tested by Global NCAP, has achieved a 4-star crash rating for both adult (12.00 points out of 17.00) and child (37.24 points out of 49.00) occupant protection. In terms of safety features, the Tigor EV gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, seat belt reminder, and more.The Tigor EV currently does not have any direct rivals, but will indirectly compete against all the hatchbacks and sedans in its price segment.For a full detailed review of the Tata Tigor EV, stick with us.