It’s the electric hand of Tata who has just revealed the brands first electrified sub-compact sedan, The Tata Tigor EV and for those who might be thinking that Tata recently launched the Tata Tigor EV.
Well, that was the Tata Tigor Xpress T which has been targeted for commercial buyers and features a very standard battery pack. The newly unveiled Tata Tigor EV is aimed towards private buyers and is powered by Tata’s Ziptron technology.
What powers the new 2021 Tata Tigor EV?
- As seen on the Tata Nexon the new Tigor EV uses the same advanced Ziptron powered 300V+ architecture and uses a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that produces 75hp and 170Nm of peak torque on the Tigor EV. This allows it to go from 0 to 50kph in 5.7 seconds.
- The brand also offers an IP67 rating 26kW lithium-ion battery pack. powered by the new Ziptron tech.
- With a DC fast charger the Tigor EV charges from 0-80% in less than 60 minutes.
- While the same can be achieved via regular AC charger in under 9 hours.
- The brand is also offering an 8 years/ 1,60,000km battery and motor warranty.
What’s on the feature end?
- On the feature end, the Tigor EV features a 7.0-inch touchscreen Harman branded infotainment system accompanied by 4 speakers and 4 tweeters.
- It also gets Tata’s iRA Tech with over 30 connected car features.
- Other features include automatic climate control, auto-folding ORVMs, height-adjustable driver’s seat, push start button, and height-adjustable driver’s seat.
- The new 2021 Tigor EV is expected to feature projector headlamps with LED DRL’s.
Other cosmetic changes include new alloy wheels with blue accents, multiple colour options, a new enclosed grille and Ziptron badging on the boot.
What’s in it for safety?
- Standard safety features include ABS with EDB and CSC, Hill ascent and hill descent features with dual front airbags.
