EV-IDENTLY ADEQUATE

The all-electric version of Tata’s compact sedan is a compelling budget EV

- Rivan RS

Tata has just introduced the most affordable all-electric car in the Indian market. With the Tigor EV, Tata targets the same buyers as it does with the Nexon EV, though on a tighter budget. It’s for those that have compact-SUV or midsize-sedan money, and are looking to have the moral high ground when talking about their mode of transport. While its ₹11.99 lakh, ex-showroom, India, starting price is ₹2 lakh lower than the Nexon EV’s, it’s not exactly cheap. In fact, the Tigor EV range starts over ₹4 lakh higher than the top-spec petrol-powered Tigor with the AMT gearbox, which is not an insignificant amount. Not to mention that the top-of-the-line XZ+ Dual Tone variant you see here costs ₹13.14 lakh. So what do you get for the premium?

From the front, you’ll be able to tell the Tigor EV apart from its petrol counterpart with ease. Tata’s ‘humanity line’ grille element gets a proper makeover, there are blue highlights around the fog light clusters, and a prominent EV badge beside the Tata logo on the grille. You also get an EV badge on the front fender and the new alloy wheels with appropriate blue highlights. Speaking of the wheels, these 14-inch rims do look a bit small. Around the back, a few badges and a blue highlight on the rear bumper denote this is the all-electric model. The Teal Blue colour is exclusive to the EV version, though there’s a Daytona Grey colour option available, too.