Tata Tigor.ev
The Tata Tigor.ev is a compact electric sedan priced from Rs 12,49,000 to Rs 13,75,000 (ex-showroom), built for buyers who want a proper boot, an EV badge and a familiar three-box shape without stretching into premium-hatch or crossover pricing. It runs a single 26 kWh battery paired with a 55 kW motor across all four variants, rated at 315 km on the ARAI cycle; Tata has not published, and no independent agency has tested, a real-world range figure for this car, so treat 315 km as a lab-certified ceiling rather than a daily-use number. It suits someone who wants a no-fuss second car for office commutes and errands, not a family doing long weekend drives on a single charge.
Is the Tata Tigor.ev right for you?
Best for
- Buyers who want a sedan boot instead of a hatchback body for the same EV money
- Daily city and short-intercity commuting where a real-world range in the 200-230 km band (a typical discount off the 315 km ARAI figure) is more than enough
- First-time EV owners who value a simple, well-proven single-battery, single-motor line-up over a long list of variants to compare
- Home charging via a regular AC point where an overnight session comfortably tops the car up, even if it takes close to 9-10 hours
Think twice if
- Anyone who needs a fast home charge - the 3.3 kW AC charger takes roughly 9.4 hours for a full charge, so it is an overnight-only routine, not a top-up-in-an-hour one
- Buyers cross-shopping Tata's newer acti.ev models (like Punch.ev or Curvv.ev) for the latest platform, software and features - the Tigor.ev sits on an older base and its feature set trails those cars
- Long-distance highway drivers, since 315 km is an ARAI-claimed figure with no independent real-world test on record; actual highway range at speed will read meaningfully lower
EVz Score: 3.2 / 10 Below par
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the XE variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by Tata's measured claim-vs-real record, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
3 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger
- Ex-showroom₹12,49,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹43,715
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Compare all 4 variants
| Variant | Price | Battery | Range | Charging | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE | ₹12,49,000 | 26 kWh | 315 km ARAI | 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger | 55 kW |
| XT | ₹12,99,000 | 26 kWh | 315 km ARAI | 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger | 55 kW |
| XZ+ | ₹13,49,000 | 26 kWh | 315 km ARAI | 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger | 55 kW |
| XZ+ LUX | ₹13,75,000 | 26 kWh | 315 km ARAI | 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger | 55 kW |
"real" = independently tested; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Pick a variant above to see its city on-road price and running cost.
Charging and living with it
Charging: 10-80% in ~59 min on DC fast charger; ~9.4h on 3.3 kW AC charger. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Home charging on the 3.3 kW AC charger takes about 9.4 hours for a full charge, so it suits owners who can plug in overnight; for quicker top-ups, a DC fast charger gets the pack from 10-80% in around 59 minutes.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Tata Tigor.ev XE costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Sedan boot practicality at a low EV price
- Single well-proven 26 kWh pack with 315 km ARAI
- Simple, easy-to-live-with EV
Watch-outs
- Older platform than acti.ev models
- Slower AC charging (3.3 kW) means long home charges
- Feature set trails the newer Tata EVs
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FAQ
What is the real-world range of the Tata Tigor.ev, not just the ARAI figure?
There is no independently tested real-world range published for the Tigor.ev yet. The only official number is 315 km on the ARAI cycle across all four variants, which reflects controlled lab conditions. Expect meaningfully less in real city and highway driving, as with any ARAI-rated EV.
How long does the Tata Tigor.ev take to charge?
On a DC fast charger, the 26 kWh battery goes from 10-80% in about 59 minutes. On the standard 3.3 kW AC charger you'd use at home, a full charge takes around 9.4 hours, so it works best as an overnight charge rather than a quick top-up.
Which Tigor.ev variant should I buy?
All four variants (XE, XT, XZ+, XZ+ LUX) share the same 26 kWh battery, 55 kW motor and 315 km ARAI range, so the choice comes down to features and budget rather than performance. XE at Rs 12,49,000 covers the essentials; XZ+ LUX at Rs 13,75,000 adds the most equipment for roughly Rs 1.26 lakh more.
Is the Tata Tigor.ev cheaper to run than a petrol sedan?
Running costs are typically lower with any EV because electricity per km costs a fraction of petrol, and the Tigor.ev's single 26 kWh pack keeps the ownership proposition simple. EVz does not have a verified per-km running cost figure for this model, so ask your dealer for a local electricity tariff-based estimate before deciding.
How does the Tigor.ev compare with Tata's newer EVs like the Punch.ev?
The Tigor.ev is built on an older platform than Tata's acti.ev-based models, and its feature list trails those newer cars. Its advantage is price and body style - it is a genuine sedan with boot space at a lower starting price than most newer Tata EVs, which lean towards hatchback and SUV shapes.
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