Tata Motors has revealed the 2021 Tata Tigor EV that will feature the Ziptron architechture seen in the Nexon EV. While the previously launched Tigor EV was available on to the government and fleet operators, the new version will be available for private buyers. Launch is slated for August 30th 2021 and bookings are now open at select Tata dealerships for an amount of Rs. 21,000/-
The new Tigor EV features a 26 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack that powers a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor developing 75 horsepower and 170 Nm of torque. Tata Motors claims a 0 to 60 kph timing of 5.7 seconds. The battery pack and electric motor both have an IP 67 rating. Tata is offering an 8year/1,60,000 km warranty on the battery and electric motor.
The new Tigor EV is compatible with globally acceptable CCS2 charging protocol and can be fast charged as well as slow charged from any 15 A plug point. It can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in one hour using a fast charger, while home charging will take 8.5 hours for the same.
On the exterior, the Tigor EV looks similar to the Tigor facelift introduced lat year. The front grille is replaced by a glossy black panel and there are blue highlights all around the car. The new design 15 inch alloy wheels also get blue accents.
The interior is also similar to the ICE powered Tigor but here too it gets blue accents all over the cabin. As far as features go, the Tigor EV gets a 7 inch HARMAN touch screen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, multi function steering wheel, auto climate control etc.
The Tigor EV gets IRA connected car tech with more than 30 connected car features like remote commands, intrusion alert, remote cooling, charging status, time to full charge and remote diagnostics.
Safety features include Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and Corner Stability Control and Hill ascent assist & Hill descent assist.
The new Tigor EV is expected to be Rs. 2 lakh more expensive than the standard Tigor and could be the most affordable mass market EV on sale in the country.
