2021 Tata Tigor EV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 11.99 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the new Tigor EV in India with ex-showroom prices starting at Rs. 11.99 lakh for the base XE varaint and going up to Rs. 12.99 lakh for the range-topping XZ+ (O) variant. The Tata Tigor EV is now on sale in four varaints- XE, XM, XZ+ and XZ+ (O). The new Tata Tigor EV has adopted the brand's ZipTron powertrain shared with the Nexon EV and will be the second Tata EV powered by the new technology.

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The Tata Tigor EV gets a 26 kWh battery pack.

So the new electric subcompact sedan gets a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery with a new Permanent Magnet Synchronous electric motor churning out 55 kW or 74 bhp and 170 Nm of peak torque. The lithium-ion battery gets IP67 certification and an eight-year warranty. Then, the Tata Tigor EV is fairly quick doing the 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.7 seconds. As far as charging is concerned, the EV can be charged up to 80 per cent in less than 60 minutes using a fast charger and takes 8.5 hours to achieve the same by using a home charger. Tata Motors is claiming an ARAI certified range of 306 km for the Tigor EV and it also comes with an 8-year or 1.6 lakh km battery and motor warranty.

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The Tigor EV takes under 60 minutes to charge from 0 to 80% by using a fast charger.

It is based on the Tata Tigor facelift with similar styling elements. Up front, it comes with a new glossy black applique replacing the grille and a tri-arrow pattern with a blue slat underlining. It also sports an EV badge and then there are projector headlights, new horizontal fog lamps with integrated LED DRLs, new alloy wheels with more blue accents and revised taillamps among others.

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The Tata Tigio EV gets more blue accents have been used and there is a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

On the inside, the overall layout is similar to the petrol powered Tigor, but there are blue accents proclaiming its EV status. The cabin also comes equipped with creature comforts like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Harmon-sourced 4-speakers sound system, a multi-functional steering wheel and seats are draped in comparatively premium upholstery. Tata is also offering the iRA connected car tech along with 30+ features including remote commands, intrusion alert, remote cooling, charging status, time to full charge and remote diagnostics. In terms of safety, the EV packs all the necessary safety bits like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, options rear parking camera and seat belt reminder among others. Then, the Tigor EV has also bagged an impressive 4-Star crash test rating at Global NCAP.