Tata Motors Launches First Ever EV Offering in Hatchback Segment - the Tiago.ev

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has launched its latest EV – the Tiago.ev. It will be India’s first electric hatchback.

Tiago.ev is based on the Ziptron technology – Tata Motors’ in-house developed high voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather conditions.

The new model is offered in multiple combinations of battery packs and charging options including a 24kWh battery pack, delivering a Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) range of 315km for longer daily driving needs and a 19.2kWh battery pack for short and frequent trips, delivering an estimated MIDC range of 250km. 

The ZConnect app will offer 45 connected car features which include Remote AC ON/OFF with temperature setting, Remote geo fencing & car location tracking, Smart watch connectivity, Remote vehicle health diagnostics, Real-time charge status, Dynamic charger locator, and Driving Style analytics amongst others.

It will also feature an 8-speaker Harman Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple Car Play connectivity.

Bookings for the Tiago.ev will start on October 10, 2022, with deliveries scheduled to commence from January 2023.

Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. says:“Having pioneered the EV market in India, we have successfully led its growth and penetration over the last couple of years.  We believe ‘now’ is the right time to fast forward the ongoing revolution towards the future of mobility by introducing vehicles that will encourage rapid adoption of EVs. With the launch of the Tiago.ev, India’s first electric hatchback, the nation can take a giant leap forward in the quest for safe, clean and green mobility. It is an ideal fun hatch which offers premium, safety and technology features, eco-friendly footprint, spirited performance, all made even more desirable with the added advantage of a low cost of ownership."

Her adds: "It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. It comes with two options of battery packs and four different charging solutions, enabling customers to choose the combination that best serves their mobility needs. With its thrilling, yet easy to drive experience amidst a luxurious ambience, the Tiago.ev is likely to become the favourite car of every family member."

Tata Motors is working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance and Croma, to contribute to the faster adoption of EVs in India through its EV ecosystem called the ‘Tata uniEVerse’.