Tata Motors launches the most affordable electric hatchback: the Tiago EV

Tata Motors has launched an electric version of its entry-level hatchback–the Tiago – in India. The Tiago.ev has been launched at a starting price of INR 8.49 lakh. The Tiago EV is based on the latest ICE-powered Tiago and it gets the brand’s Ziptron technology. The EV is offered in four variants: XE, XT XZ+, and XZ+ Tech lux. All models, except the XE, are offered in two battery packs and wide-range of charging options.

Design

The Tiago.ev inherits the design elements of its facelifted ICE-powered Tiago model. However, the EV’s front fascia features a refreshed grille with .ev badge that extends to the projector headlamps with DRLs. The EV comes with dual-coloured roof and blue highlights throughout the body. Furthermore, the electric hatchback is offered in five colours: Teal Blue, Daytona Grey, Tropical Mist, Pristine White, and Midnight Plum.

Inside, the EV comes with leather-upholstered seats and the driver’s seat is height adjustable. On the dashboard is a steering wheel with mounted control buttons and behind it is a digital instrument console that displays a speedometer and tachometer dial. For infotainment, the EV comes equipped with a 7-inch HARMAN touchscreen display that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Battery

The Tiago EV is offered in two IP67-rated battery options: a 19.2 kWh (for XE and XT) and a 24 kWh (for XT, XZ+, and XZ+ Tech lux). 

The 19.2 kWh battery, mated to a 45 kW PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors), produces a maximum torque of 110 Nm and provides a maximum range of 250 km. The EV can be charged from 10-100 % in 5.1 hours via a 3.3 kW home charger and the same amount can be charged in 2.6 hours using a 7.2kW AC charger. In addition, the battery is also compatible with a DC fast charger.

The 24 kWh battery–paired to a 55 kW PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors)–generates a maximum torque of 114 Nm and offers a maximum range of 315 km. The EV takes 6.4 hours to charge from 10-100% via a 3.3 kW home charger and requires 3.6 hours to charge the same amount using a 7.2 kW AC charger. Moreover, the battery is also compatible with a DC fast charger.

Specifications

Battery	19.2 kWh	24 kWh
Motor	45 kW PMSM	55 kW PMSM
Maximum torque	110 Nm	114 Nm
Charging time	10-100% in 5.1 hours via a 3.3 kW home charger 10-100% in 2.6 hours via a 7.2 kW AC home charger 10-80% in 57 minutes via a DC fast charger	10-100 % in 6.4 hours via a 3.3 kW home charger 10-100 % in 3.6 hours via a 7.2 kW AC home charger 10-80% in 57 minutes via a DC fast charger
Range	250 km	315 km

Driving modes	2 (Sport and City)
Boot capacity	240 L
Wheelbase	2400 mm

Features

The Tiago EV comes equipped with ZConnect technology–integrated with infotainment system and accessible via smartphones–that offers 45 connected car features such as remote AC on/off with temperature setting, remote geo fencing and car location tracking, smart watch connectivity, remote vehicle health diagnostics, real-time charge status, and dynamic charger locator, among others.

The other notable features are its driver and co-driver airbags, driving modes (Sport and City), ABS with EBD, reverse park assist, driving modes, electric adjustable ORVMs, and power windows, among others.

Tata Tiago EV price in Nepal

Tata Motors has launched the Tiago EV in India in four variants:  XE, XT XZ+, XZ+ Tech lux–at a starting price of INR 8.49 lakh and it goes up to INR 11.79 lakh. Although, there is no official news regarding the launch of the EV in Nepal, the fans can expect it to come at a starting price of Rs 30 lakh.

Tiago EV models	Battery pack/charger	Price in India	Expected price in Nepal
XE	19.2 kWh / 3.3 kW AC	INR 8.49 lakh	Starting at Rs 30 lakh
XT	19.2 kWh / 3.3 kW AC	INR 9.09 lakh
XT	24 kWh / 3.3 kW AC	INR 9.99 lakh
XZ+	24 kWh / 3.3 kW AC	INR 10.79 lakh
XZ+	24 kWh / 7.2 kW AC	INR 11.29 lakh
XZ+ Tech lux	24 kWh / 3.3 kW AC	INR 11.29 lakh
XZ+ Tech lux	24 kWh / 7.2 kW AC	INR 11.79 lakh