Tata Tiago EV

Customers will be able to pick between two battery packs for the Tiago EV. The 19.2kWh battery, also known as the middle range variant by Tata, produces 60bhp and 110Nm of torque. Tata also claims a 0-60kmph time of 6.2 seconds and an electric driving range of 250 kilometers.

Meanwhile, there's a long-range version with a 24kWh battery that generates 74bhp and 114Nm of peak torque and a claimed range of 315 kilometers on a single charge for buyers looking for a more powerful alternative.

The Tata Tiago EV supports both standard and fast charging. The XZ+ and XZ+ Tech Lux models come with a 7.2kWh AC fast charger that can charge the battery from 10% to 100% in 2.6 hours (19.2kWh battery) and 3.6 hours (3.6kWh battery) (24kWh battery). A 15amp and 3.3kW wall box charger are also available, with the latter being standard in XE and XT models. Tata is extending an 8-year/1.6-lakh-kilometer warranty on the battery pack and electric motor to increase buyer confidence in this EV.

To begin, the Tiago EV has the same overall style and profile as the conventional Tiago. The EV-specific components, such as the blanked-off grille with the trademark tri-arrow pattern and a blue stripe that runs across the width of the bonnet, serve to indicate its electric nature. Lower down, the pattern is more evident on the bumper, and the fog lamp housing, along with the daytime running lights, gets a sleek blue outline.

Over to the side, there has been no change in dimensions, and everything appears to be the same, save for the new 14-inch dual-finish wheels, which have a completely new style and look pleasant and modern. However, these are steel wheels with fancy-looking wheel caps rather than alloys. The roof, ORVMs, and even the door handles are finished in gloss black for a striking contrast.

The only changes to the rear are the new 'Tiago.EV' badging in the center and the tailgate can now be operated electrically with the press of a button. The boot space is roughly the same as in the normal Tiago, at 240 liters. However, unlike the Tigor EV, which comes with a spare wheel, the Tiago EV only comes with a puncture kit, and the portable charger pouch takes up some of the storage space.

The electric hatchback is available in Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Midnight Plum, Teal Blue, and the new Tropical Mist.

Inside, the overall layout and design remain the same as the basic Tiago. However, there are minor alterations that include its EV aesthetic, such as blue accents around the air conditioning vents and inside the digital instrument cluster. The second modification is this gear dial, which substitutes the traditional gear lever and frees up some room in the center console area.

The City and Sport drive modes, as well as the three-level multi-mode re-gen functions accessible via dashboard buttons, are the most significant updates. A softer interior concept is also available, with cream-colored leatherette seating and a tri-arrow that cools quite well.

The top-tier XZ+ Tech Lux trim includes:

• Projector headlamps.
• A leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel.
• A seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, and a cooled glovebox
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Over 45 connected car features

The Tiago EV comes with a rear parking camera, ABS with EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a puncture repair kit, and an impact-sensing auto door unlock function.

Tata has definitely came out all guns blazing with this model. The Tiago EV is the most affordable EV in the Indian market today and will definitely rake in good numbers. We also suggest you to go forward with the bookings as might be later of the price will increase. At the time of writing this review, Tata is the market leader in the EV segment and with Tiago EV in the market, every one who was skeptical whether to shift to EVs can give that shift a try. Go for it.