Tata Tiago EV Launched In India; Becomes India's Most Affordable EV

Tata Motors India has launched the Tiago EV with prices starting at INR 8.49 Lakh and going up to INR 11.79 Lakh for the first 10,000 customers. The Tiago EV is currently India's most affordable EV.

Tiago EV, Tata's first electric hatchback, offers a peak output of 55 kW and an instant full torque delivery of 114 Nm. The electric hatchback can accelerate from 0 to 60 Kmph in just 5.7 seconds and it also comes with two driving modes – City and Sport along with four levels of regen settings in each of the drive modes.

The Tiago EV is offered in multiple combinations of IP67-rated battery packs (water and dust resistant) and charging options including a 24kWh battery pack, delivering a Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) range of 315km for longer daily driving needs and a 19.2kWh battery pack for short and frequent trips, delivering an estimated MIDC range of 250km. The battery and motor also come with 8 years or 160,000 kms warranty. The production of the 24kWh battery pack variants has been prioritized based on insights to match customer expectations at the time of delivery.

Moreover, the Tiago EV comes with 4 different charging solutions: a 15A plug point, a standard 3.3kW AC charger, and a 7.2kW AC home fast charger which can add 35kms range with just 30min of charging, and DC fast charging which can add 110kms of range with just 30mins of charging and can charge 10%- 80% in just 57 mins.

The Tiago EV will be the first in its category to offer telematics as a standard feature on all trims. The ZConnect app will offer 45 connected car features which include Remote AC ON/OFF with temperature setting, Remote geo-fencing & car location tracking, Smartwatch connectivity, Remote vehicle health diagnostics, Real-time charge status, Dynamic charger locator, and Driving Style analytics amongst others. In addition to the above, customers will also enjoy an 8-speaker Harman Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple Car Play connectivity.

The Tiago EV is enhanced by leatherette seats, contrast roof, fully automatic climate control as standard, projector headlamps and cruise control. The electric hatchback also offers its customers rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, electric ORVMs with auto fold, push button start/stop along with a puncture repair kit to be used during emergencies. The Tiago EV is available in five colour options – Teal Blue, Daytona Grey, Pristine White, Midnight Plum and Tropical Mist.