Tata Tigor EV – The Electric Sedan Now with Extended Range
Tata has always been considered as the unparalleled legacy in the race of Indian automobile market, and then they entering into the game of electric vehicles makes them ever huge. The regular model of Tata Tigor had a big market in India and performed well in the segment of a mid-range compact sedan. And its sister the EV is all set to rule the automobile market in the EV segment.
Safety
Coming to its safety, it is equipped with the basic seat belt reminder alarm for the front as well as rear seats which is kind of a go-to feature for all cars these days. Then Tigor EV is also equipped with two frontal airbags, which ensures that whenever you suddenly have an impact, the head of the passengers in the car is secure.
The company also provides with Automatic Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution which ensures optimized braking distance and vehicle stability along with the corners of any kind of road. The car also comes with an Energy-Absorbing body structure which has a cocoon-like safety cell that keeps intact the people sitting in the car whenever there is an accident.
Performance
Talking about the range of this EV, this is more of a subjective kind of thing and depends upon where the car is run. The company has claimed the range to be 213 km with battery only which means the car would traverse a maximum of 213 km on a single charge. When we talk about the range of a hatchback car, this range is quite decent and for that matter, the company has also promised to extend the range of the car in its future editions.
In terms of performance, the Tata Tigor EV doesn’t feel quick. However, the electric sedan gets the job done moderately well in the city traffics. You may feel it underpowered sometimes with the power-to-weight ratio determines the sluggish performance.
Battery Capacity
Tigor EV has a battery of 21.5 Kwh (lithium-ion) which is a bit smaller, but it does its job. It takes 11.5 hrs for the car to get completely charged through a 220v supply. And the dimensions of the battery are 3,992 mm L x 1,677 mm W x 1,537 mm H
Interior
Interior is one of the things that Tata has never been the king of. But to the surprise, the company has done a fantastic job in the interior of this Tigor EV. It comes with a premium dual theme of black and grey which give it a rich look along with the premium fabric seats.
Exterior
Talking about the general physical overview of the Tigor EV, as always the Tatas haven’t compromised in the segment of the exterior. As always, the car has a beautiful and minimalistic look and feel from the outside, perfectly suited to its quoted price. The company provides a shining frontal grill which adds to the class of the front of the car along with the crystal-inspired LED tail lamps.
To make it more interesting and to stand out from all other cars, it has EV decals on the side doors which are eye-catching. And lastly, above all, it has a Plano black shark-finned antenna with LED braking light which looks simply amazing.
Specifications
Coming the small things that were left to be mentioned are:
- Infotainment system
- Driver information system
- Fast charging
- Zero-emission
- Easy home charging
- Height Adjustable Driving Seat
Safety Ratings
For an Indian car like this which provides dynamic looks as well as robust design along with performance, we would like to give 4 stars out of 5 in terms of and we think that there is a good scope of improvement in the safety segment.
Pros and Cons of the Car
Pros
- An environmentally friendly engine with an impressive performance and mileage
- A full kit of safety and comfort features leaves passengers with no worry about safety and comfort
- An elegant appearance with many signature features of an EV
Cons
- Limited color and options
- Sluggish performance
- Lack of entertainment techs for passengers
Conclusion
Indian automobile tycoons have just entered the EV market and we hope to see more of the variants of all other cars getting converted to EVs for better future and an eco-friendly environment.
