Tata Motors officially unveiled the Tata Tigor EV on Tuesday at prices ranging from 11.99 lakh to 13.14 lakh (in front of the showroom). The Tigor EV has been around for a long time and is mostly used by vehicle drivers, but the updated 2021 Tigor EV is for those looking for an affordable vehicle with a reasonable battery life range. The Tigor EV is currently the first electric vehicle tested by Global NCAP and has a 4-star safety rating.

Appearance

The stylish new Tigor EV is based on the standard Tigor facelift introduced earlier last year. It is very similar to the ICE version with a few key differences. The largest is a glossy black bezel with electrical blue accents, which replaces the traditional grille. The Tigor EV also has blue headlights and stylish new design 14-inch steel alloy wheels.

Compared to the X-Pres T, the new Tigor EV also features a redesigned fog lamp housing with projection headlights and LED daytime running lights integrated into the front bumper. The Tigor EV is available in two colour options: signature turquoise blue and day grey.

Interior and equipment

The interior layout is very similar to the standard Tigor. However, Tata has also added blue accents to the Tigor EV’s interior to make it stand out from its gasoline sibling. The gearbox was also replaced with a test drive selection disc. Leads the Tiger EV team with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system,

Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, iRA-connected automotive technology, 4 speakers and 4 tweeters, automatic weather control, and a digital instrument cluster. For safety reasons, the Tigor EV is equipped with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, and a seat belt warning system. Tata has received 4 stars in the global NCAP rankings for Tigor EV.

Battery and Performance Details

The Tigor EV is equipped with a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery with an IP67 rating and an electric motor. The electric drive produces 73.75 hp. and 170 Nm of torque. Electric vehicle owners also receive an 8-year battery and 160,000 km warranty.

Electric vehicles use Ziptron technology to improve vehicle performance. The new Tigor EV accelerates from 0-60 km / h in 5.7 seconds. There are also two control modes: “Driving” and “Sports”.

Safety Features

The Tigor EV received a four-star safety rating in NCAP global crash tests through 2021. It also has dual airbags, ABS with EBD, cornering stability control, lift control, swing control, and other safety features.

Specs and Features of Tigor EV

Electric Drivetrain
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Electric motor power (kW/PS)	55 kW (74.7 PS)
Electric motor torque (Nm)	170 Nm
Drive modes	Multi-drive modes (Drive \| Sports)
Battery pack	26 kWh High energy density Lithium-ion battery pack
Thermal management system	Liquid-cooled
Ingress protection for motor and battery pack	IP 67
Acceleration 0-60 km/h (sec)	5.7
Max restart Gradeability	29.0%
Emission	Zero tailpipe emission
Transmission
Transmission	Single-speed transmission for the automatic like drive
Dimensions & Weight
Length x Width x Height (mm)	3993 x 1677 x 1532
Wheelbase (mm)	2450
Ground clearance (mm) – unladen	172
Boot space (litre)	316
Kerb weight (kg)	1235
Tyre Specs	175/65 R14 with Low rolling resistance tyres
Steering
Steering	Electrically power-assisted
Turning circle radius (m)	5.1
Brakes
Front, Rear	Disc, Drum
Suspension
Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear suspension	Twist beam with dual path strut
Charging
Charging standard	CCS2
Estimated regular charging time(SOC 0%-80% from any 15A plug point)	8 hours 45 minutes
Estimated fast charging time(SOC 0%-80% from any 25 kW DC charger)	65 minutes
Warranty
Battery pack and motor warranty	8 Year/ 1,60,000 km
Vehicle warranty	3 Year/ 1,25,000 km