If you’re hunting a budget‑friendly electric city car, Tata’s new Tigor EV offers a 200‑km range for under ₹8 lakh, a sweet spot for daily commutes in any tier‑2 city.
The 20.5‑kWh battery packs 33 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque, letting the car accelerate from 0‑60 km/h in about 12.5 seconds. The boot holds 360 liters, and a single‑speed gearbox keeps things simple. The interior is spartan but functional, with a 7‑inch touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
In the same segment, the Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV sit on a 36‑kWh and 44‑kWh battery, respectively, pushing ranges of 350 km and 400 km. The Tigor’s lower range means it trades performance for affordability, but its price advantage is hard to beat when the roads are mostly city streets.
The launch comes amid a policy push that slashed import duties on EV components to 0% and offers a 4% GST on electric vehicles. Tata’s assembly line in Pune now pulls 40% of its battery cells from local suppliers, a move that keeps costs down and supports the 5–10% duty relief on battery packs. The synergy between policy and local manufacturing means the Tigor will stay price‑competitive even as other brands expand.
The Tigor went live in Delhi’s flagship showroom in March 2023 and is rolling out to Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai over the next quarter. Keep an eye on the 2024 model refresh, which is rumored to bump the battery to 25 kWh and add faster charging capability.