The future of transportation is electric, and the automobile sector has been working hard to reach that goal. From Tesla to the Taycan, we’ve seen a variety of all-electric vehicles from a number of manufacturers. What they all have in common is that top-tier to upper-midrange budget category that has already been flooded with EVs. While the bracket’s pool of consumers is small in comparison to other brackets, the pool of consumers in mid-tier and lower-tier categories has remained relatively stagnant. Today, we’re taking a look at one such car. The Tigor EV from TATA, which comes in at an affordable price point of a normal daily hatchback but with the goals of appealing to that huge audience who would otherwise be given access to a mid-level hatchback or sedan, has its thoughts set on attracting those individuals.
Exterior
The Tigor EV is identical to the ICE model, with the sole exception of blue accents that indicate it runs on electricity. The Tigor EV comes in this distinctive and stunning electric blue that the ICE twin lacks. The car features a bright glossy black panel with the Tata logo in the middle. It has a blue EV badge on the right, and a tri-arrow design etched on either side of it. You may also get curved headlamps with projectors, and they feature a blue sheen as well. You’ll find a grille for the air-dam covered in tri-arrow cutout below, as well as fog lamps with blue housing and integrated LED DRLs right next to it.
There are no significant changes over here to distinguish the Tigor EV from the Tigor ICE. If you remove the blue paint, the only difference between them is that the electric vehicle badging underneath the outside rearview mirror and 15-inch alloy wheels with blue highlights.
The rear of the Tata Tigor EV, on the other hand, doesn’t make much of a statement. There’s a shark fin antenna, a spoiler mounted on the roof, and reworked tailights. It also has a large strip of chrome around the boot lid to finish it off.
Interior
The inside design is quite similar to that of the ordinary Tigor. However, in order to distinguish the Tigor EV from its ICE-based counterpart, it adds blue accents on the inside. The air vents and around the instrument cluster are decorated with blue accents.
The blue and black Tri-arrow pattern with blue stitching is found on the fabric seats. Finding a decent driving position isn’t difficult, but people over 6 feet tall might find it to be quite snug. The rear seats are relaxing and keep you in securely, but we do not recommend putting three adults back there for extended trips. Children and tiny people will be fine, though.
The Tigor EV is equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This includes 4 speakers and 4 tweeters, a multi-function steering wheel, automatic climate control, a digital instrument cluster, and other features. The screen hidden in the A/C control panel was something that kept catching our attention… or so we thought. It’s not a screen, although it does have a large black piano surface that would’ve been much better if it were a display.
The Tigor EV’s passenger space is well-designed, with a decent amount of under the A/C control panel space to store your phone and other items. All doors include big bottles and file cabinets. The Tigor EV’s passenger space is well-designed, with a decent amount of A/C control panel space to store your phone. All doors include big bottles and file cabinets. The GTS offers a well-sized center console with armrest and big glovebox, as well as a vent pass through for cooling. Last but not least, you get a decent-sized boot with a spare tire.
Performance
The Tigor EZ is powered by a 26kWh Lithium-ion battery pack and features Tata’s Ziptron high-voltage architecture. It also has a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 75hp and 170Nm. The Ziptron Tigor EV produces a maximum power output of 150bhp and a peak torque of 250Nm. The 0-60kph time is 5.7 seconds. The Ziptron Tigor EV has an estimated ARAI range of 306 kilometers and can be charged rapidly and fully in under 60 minutes.
The Tigor EV surprised us on our journey. Despite the fact that the battery is tiny and the power figure appears modest, this automobile has a lot of punch. The steering is nimble and simple to manage. The vehicle performs well on both good as well as poor roads. Braking energy regeneration is built-in, although it isn’t as effective as in other EVs. The regeneration level cannot be altered, and the motor has a limited ability to regenerate.
We can without a doubt state that the Tigor EV has enough performance credentials for your daily city commute. The default Drive mode is ideal only if you’re keeping up with city traffic. If you want to speed up or pass, you’ll have to use Sport mode, which may be switched via the knob. Furthermore, the change gear on the Tigor EV isn’t the most tactile we’ve seen. It works normally but don’t turn it three steps to the right from Sports and expect it to Reverse. You gotta give it a minute.
Finally, the Tigor EV has a bargain basement price tag and world-class performance. It is one of those automobiles making electric vehicle (EV) adoption more accessible to a wider range of individuals. The masses are drawn to large, pricey, and premium electric vehicles like the Tata Tigor EV, which serve as pillars of that electric future that the auto industry is envisioning. And for this reason, we think the Tata Tigor EV is a fantastic choice.
