Tata Motors Starbus EV 9m
Electric bus (9m) · 4W · Launched 2023
₹1.20 Crore
Ex-showroom India
Range
200 km
Battery
180 kWh
Top speed
70 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
200 bhp
Seats
30
Available colors
Overview
Compact Tata Starbus EV for narrow city streets. 200 km range, 30 seats — suited for Tier 2/3 city routes.
Best for
Smaller cities wanting to start e-bus fleet with lower investment
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Tata commercial vehicle trust
- Compact for narrow roads
- Lower cost than 12m variant
- Tata dealer network for service
−Cons
- 200 km range — less than 12m
- 30 seats — lower capacity
- ₹1.20 Crore still expensive
- Competition from Olectra K7
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.
Same thermal management concerns as 12m variant
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
- 1Good starter bus for Tier 2/3 city transport corporations
- 2Depot charging infrastructure capex is a major component of TCO
- 3Compare GCC (Gross Cost Contract) vs outright purchase per state policy
- 4Battery warranty under STU operations differs from private fleet
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 180 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 200 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | DC fast charge (depot CCS2, 100-150 kW typical) |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 200 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 11000 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 30 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Tata Motors Starbus EV 9m. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹4.80 Lakh(4%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.29 Cr |
Mumbai | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹13.20 Lakh(11%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.38 Cr |
Bengaluru | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹9.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.34 Cr |
Hyderabad | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹10.80 Lakh(9%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.35 Cr |
Chennai | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹9.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.34 Cr |
Pune | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹12.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.36 Cr |
Ahmedabad | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹7.20 Lakh(6%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.32 Cr |
Kolkata | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹6.00 Lakh(5%) | ₹4.20 Lakh | ₹1.30 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 9m scores 7.2/10 overall. Best suited for: Smaller cities wanting to start e-bus fleet with lower investment. Key strength: tata commercial vehicle trust. Main consideration: 200 km range — less than 12m.
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