Medilytix Bureau : The Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company Tata Motors on Wednesday launched an EV variant of its popular hatchback, the Tata Tiago, named Tiago.ev. This has made the Tiago the first premium hatchback to be offered as an EV in India.
Adding a new feather to its four-wheeler fanbase, the Tata Tiago EV has joined Tata’s electric fleet, comprising Nexon EV, Tigor EV, Nexon EV Max, and Nexon EV Prime.
The Mumbai-based auto major made the announcement on World EV Day earlier this month.
Bookings for the Tiago.ev will start on October 10, 2022, with special introductory prices starting at INR 8.49 lakh (All India-Ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 customers (of which 2000 will be reserved for the current owners of Nexon EV and Tigor EV).
Specifications
Tiago.ev offers multiple combinations of IP67 rated battery packs (water and dust resistant) and charging options, including a 24kWh battery pack.
It can deliver a Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) range of 315km for longer daily driving needs and a 19.2kWh battery pack for short and frequent trips, delivering an estimated MIDC range of 250km.
The battery and motor also come with an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty. The production of the 24kWh battery pack variants has been prioritised based on insights to match customer expectations at the time of delivery.
It also comes with easy charging options and four different charging solutions:
- A 15A plug point for hassle-free-anywhere, anytime-charging
- A typical 3.3kW AC charger
- A 7.2kW AC home fast charger that can add 35km of range in just 30 minutes. It also aids full charging of the vehicle (from 10%-100%) in 3 hours and 36 mins.
- DC fast charging, which can add 110km of range with just 30 mins of charging and can charge 10%-80% in just 57 mins.
The newly launched EV will be the first in its category to offer telematics as a standard feature on all trims. The ZConnect app will offer 45 connected car features, which include Remote AC on/off with temperature setting, remote geo fencing & car location tracking, smart watch connectivity, remote vehicle health diagnostics, real-time charge status, dynamic charger locator, and driving style analytics.In addition, customers will also enjoy an eight-speaker Harman Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple Car Play connectivity.
“Having pioneered the EV market in India, we have successfully led its growth and penetration over the last couple of years. We believe ‘now’ is the right time to fast forward the ongoing revolution towards the future of mobility by introducing vehicles that will encourage rapid adoption of EVs. “With the launch of the Tiago.ev, India’s first electric hatchback, the nation can take a giant leap forward in the quest for safe, clean, and green mobility,” said Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director.