Tata Motors Starbus EV 12m
Electric bus · 4W · Launched 2023
₹1.50 Crore
Ex-showroom India
Range
250 km
Battery
250 kWh
Top speed
70 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
245 bhp
Seats
35
Available colors
Overview
Tata Starbus EV — India's most deployed electric city bus. Operating in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru under FAME-II subsidies. 250+ km range.
Best for
State transport corporations and municipal bus operators under government EV mandates
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Most deployed e-bus in India
- Tata Motors commercial vehicle heritage
- FAME-II subsidized — municipalities love it
- 250 km range covers most city routes
−Cons
- ₹1.5 Crore — needs government subsidy
- 250 km range limits to urban routes
- 14.5 ton — heavy on roads
- Charging infrastructure needed at depots
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Tata Motors in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Battery thermal management in Delhi summers
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Pantograph charger availability at bus depots
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge throughput depends on depot infrastructure upgrade
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery thermal management ducts need cleaning every 25K km
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Ride quality changes with passenger load — needs suspension recalibration
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying considerations
- 1Government procurement only — not available to private buyers
- 2Compare with Olectra and BYD e-buses
- 3Depot charging infrastructure capex is a major component of TCO
- 4Compare GCC (Gross Cost Contract) vs outright purchase per state policy
- 5Battery warranty under STU operations differs from private fleet
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 250 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 250 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 90 min (DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 245 bhp |
| Torque | 2500 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 14500 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 35 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Tata Motors Starbus EV 12m. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹6.00 Lakh(4%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.61 Cr |
Mumbai | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹16.50 Lakh(11%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.72 Cr |
Bengaluru | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹12.00 Lakh(8%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.67 Cr |
Hyderabad | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹13.50 Lakh(9%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.69 Cr |
Chennai | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹12.00 Lakh(8%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.67 Cr |
Pune | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹15.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.70 Cr |
Ahmedabad | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹9.00 Lakh(6%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.64 Cr |
Kolkata | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹7.50 Lakh(5%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.63 Cr |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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The Tata Motors Starbus EV 12m scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: State transport corporations and municipal bus operators under government EV mandates. Key strength: most deployed e-bus in india. Main consideration: ₹1.5 crore — needs government subsidy.
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