The Tata Tiago EV has carved a niche in the Indian electric vehicles market quite early in the game. With its highly affordable price tag and compact design, this car is for those wishing to have eco-friendly transportation without overburdening their pocket. Tata Motors’ dedication to electric mobility is quite visible, and another example is the Tiago electric. This car further fortified the position of Tata Motors in the electric vehicle market.
Interior Design and Comfort
The interior of Tata Tiago EV has a modernly designed interior with practicality. Not forgetting comfort, the interior is spacious enough to provide excellent comfort for the passengers. The extra comfort employed by the seats in premium fabric upholstery along with great designs makes the ride comfortable for long drives. There is enough space for the heads and legs of both front and back-seat passengers, and with an adjustable driver seat, you can be sure of personalizing your driving position as well. Sleek design for the dashboard, as all controls are oriented around the driver.
Features and Technology
The Tiago EV is fairly feature-loaded and tech-savvy. In that sense, you get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Harman’s sound system with 4 speakers creates complete audio immersion. Other features include automatic climate control, power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and rear parking sensors that make the car more attractive. For safety, you also get dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear camera.
Practicability and Practicality
The Tata Tiago EV is pretty functional as far as practicality goes. One gets 240 litres of boot space, sufficient for daily usage and short trips. While the car size is pretty compact, it is ideal for driving and parking in an urban setting. You get ample storage space, such as door pockets, cup holders, and a glove box. Overall, with so much efficiency, the design of the car ensures that it gives you maximum utility without giving up any space.
Entertainment and Connectivity
The Tiago EV is actually a very advanced infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It shall soon become easy to connect your smartphone with music, calls, and navigation. Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports are available. Thus, it never lets you feel boring with your ride and entertainment. No time when the music flow will be a problem.
Driving Experience and Performance
The drive of the Tiago EV is smooth, responsive. It is available in two battery pack versions – 19.2kWh and 24kWh. The former version churns out 61bhp and 104Nm torque, while the latter variant produces 75bhp and 114Nm of torque. It is suitable for normal driving, be it city cruising or highway cruising. The suspension setup is well-proportioned, which provides even ride conditions all the time, be it on smooth or bumpy roads. There is also a regenerative braking system, which has improved the battery efficiency.
Infotainment System and Braking
The infotainment system of Tata Tiago EV is user-friendly and responsive. The 7-inch touchscreen system is pretty interactive, making navigation and multimedia easy to access. The braking system includes ABS with EBD and regenerative braking technology, which add both safety and battery efficiency.
Battery and Pricing
The Tiago EV has two battery options: 19.2kWh and 24kWh. While the car also boasts a smaller battery pack, it provides a range of 250 km, the larger battery pack ranges for 315 km. Another feature of the car is that it is fast-charging-enabled, so the car could go from 0-80% within 57 minutes of a long journey. As for the pricing, the Tata Tiago EV starts at ₹ 7.99 lakh, and the top variant goes up to ₹ 11.89 lakh.
Competitors
- Citroen EC3
- MG Comet EV
- Tata Tigor EV