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Tata Tata recently launched the Tiago EV hatchback In India, the cost of owning an EV must be Rs. Under 10 lakhs. The hatchback’s compact dimensions also offer profound advantages in terms of usability in the growing urban jungle. The Tiago EV is very well designed for its class and is offered with funky color options to enhance its youthful appeal. Hence it becomes an easy choice, its strongest competitor being its own stable Tata Tigor EV sub-4M compact sedan. We’ll clear up the details to put the EV City Runabout on your next shopping list.
Tata Tiago EV vs Tata Tigor EV: Price
The Tata Tiago EV is currently the most affordable mainstream EV four-wheeler money can buy in India and starts at Rs. 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom) starting at Rs. The vehicle is offered in two battery pack options, with the base 19.2kWh battery pack model priced at Rs. 9.09 lakhs (ex-showroom). The larger 24kWh battery pack model costs Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and for the range-topping Rs. 11.79 lakh (ex-showroom). XZ+ Tech LUX variant. It is good to observe these Prices are valid for first 20,000 customers only.
The Tata Tigor EV is also priced aggressively for what it offers and starts from this The top-end XZ+ DT variant costs Rs. 12.49 lakhs and Rs. 13.64 lakhs.
Tata offers a standard 3 years / 1,25,000 km warranty and 8 years / 1,60,000 km warranty on the battery pack and motor.
Tata Tiago EV vs Tata Tigor EV
design
Tata Tiago and Tata Tigor are closely related vehicles and their similarity is very strong till the B-pillar. Where the Tiago adopts a hatchback stance, the rear of the Tigor gets what Tata calls a Sportback rear. While both look very stylish, the Tigor EV gets more storage in the trunk thanks to its longer boot section.
Both the Tiago and Tigor look smart and are distinctively different from their ICE-based counterparts, thanks to blue accent highlights, aero wheel covers and tri-arrow embellishments that indicate their electric powertrain.
The Tigor EV is 223mm longer than the Tiago EV and offers a total boot space of 315 liters compared to the Tiago EV’s 240 litres.
Specifications
The Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV are closely matched and share similar powertrain options. The new Tiago EV goes ahead with the flexibility to choose from two battery packs, a 19.2kWh and a 24kWh unit. A smaller battery pack will help power the Tiago EV 61hp max power and 110Nm max torque. The large battery pack still produces a healthy 74hp of peak power and 114Nm of peak torque.
The Tata Tigor gets a slightly larger 26kWh battery pack, which is paired with an The electric motor produces 74bhp and 170Nm of peak power and torque respectively. Given the fact that the Tiago is slightly heavier and a larger boot translates to a higher load, the difference in performance can be expected to be negligible.
Tata is yet to reveal the Tiago EV’s top speed publicly, but it could be limited to 120kmph like the larger Tigor EV. The Tigor EV’s slight torque advantage helps it claim a 0 to 60kmph time of 5.7 seconds compared to the Tiago EV’s 6.2 second sprint. However, real-world results may be closer.
Range and charging
The lighter Tiago EV is claimed to return a range of 315km under the MIDC cycle, which is slightly higher when compared to the Tigor EV’s 306km range. This comes from the Tiago EV’s 24kWh battery pack and the Tigor EV’s 26kWh battery pack. The smaller battery pack-equipped Tiago EV, which gets a 19.2kWh unit, can cover around 250km on a single charge as per standard test cycles. All three figures are adequate for daily city use.
The Tigor EV compact sedan with its large battery pack takes 8 hours 45 minutes to juice up from 0 to 80 percent via a household socket. However, use the CCS2 charger and the Tigor EV can charge up to 80 percent in just 65 minutes. The Tiago EV on the other hand gets four charging options – 15A home socket, 3.3kW AC home charger, 7.2kWh AC home charger and DC fast charger. A 7.2kW fast charger allows the Tiago EV to be fully charged in just 3 hours and 36 minutes, while a DC charger can juice it from 10 to 80 percent in just 57 minutes.
Features
The Tata Tiago EV is loaded to the gills despite having an affordable market audience. It gets multi-level regenerative braking, cruise control and sports mode. Tata White leatherette also comes with premium features like perforated seats, auto climate control, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, power windows, cooled glove box, push button start stop, rear wash wipes and defogger, fog lamps, LED DRLs, projector headlamps. There is , digital instrument cluster, Harman sourced touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 8 speaker system. Besides, Tata Motors is also offering Tata’s ZConect technology that enables remote AC control, vehicle tracking and geofencing, charging station locator, drive data analytics and more. It also gets smartwatch connectivity.
The Tigor EV compact sedan also comes with good stuff in true Tata fashion Regenerative Braking, Hill Climb and Descent Assist, pProjector headlamps with DRL, front fog lamps, automatic climate control and more. Comfort and convenience-oriented features like cooled glovebox, charging sockets, steering mounted audio controls are also available on the Tigor EV.
Both the cars offer safety features like dual airbags, 4-star GNCAP-certified body, ABS, etc. EBD, rear parking camera and sensors.
Tata Tiago EV vs Tata Tigor EV: Verdict
With the introduction of the Tiago EV, Tata has brought electric drivetrain technology to the masses. Both the new Tiago EV and Tigor EV are strong propositions for the money, especially for buyers who want to drive within city limits. Being a well-styled hatchback, the new Tiago EV offers a funkier vibe and is backed by Tata’s powerful Ziptron drivetrain and a host of features. The Tigor EV however makes more sense for buyers who regularly travel with a lot of luggage or people.
If a city-friendly EV is what you’re looking for, both the Tiago EV and the Tigor EV are excellent options.
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Source by [91 Mobiles]
Written By [Baji Infotech]