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Electric city bus (12m) · 4W · Launched 2021
₹2.70-3.30 Crore
Ex-showroom India
Range
250 km
Battery
300 kWh
Top speed
80 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
200 bhp
Seats
42
Tata Motors' Starbus EV 12-metre electric bus for city transport. Strong adoption from STUs with existing Tata fleets.
Best for
STUs already running Tata diesel buses (parts + service compatibility)
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Full troubleshooting guide
Diagnose Tata Starbus EV 12m Faults in Minutes — A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step fixes for the 3 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: 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.
12V DC-DC converter reseating
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Reverse gear 2-3 sec engagement
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
HVAC roof unit bearing wear
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 300 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 250 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | DC fast charge (depot CCS2, 100-150 kW typical) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 200 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 42 seats |
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 | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹10.80 Lakh(4%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹2.90 Cr |
Mumbai | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹29.70 Lakh(11%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹3.09 Cr |
Bengaluru | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹21.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹3.01 Cr |
Hyderabad | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹24.30 Lakh(9%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹3.04 Cr |
Chennai | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹21.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹3.01 Cr |
Pune | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹27.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹3.07 Cr |
Ahmedabad | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹16.20 Lakh(6%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹2.96 Cr |
Kolkata | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹13.50 Lakh(5%) | ₹9.45 Lakh | ₹2.93 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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Tata Motors Starbus EV 12m
₹2.70-3.30 Crore
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The Tata Motors Starbus EV 12m scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: STUs already running Tata diesel buses (parts + service compatibility). Key strength: tata service network — biggest in india. Main consideration: dc-dc converter weakness causes display blanking.
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