Tata Motors Tigor EV (Gen 1)
Electric sedan · 4W · Launched 2019
₹11.99 Lakh (discontinued)
Ex-showroom India
Range
213 km
Battery
21.5 kWh
Top speed
80 km/h
Charge
8.5 hr
Power
40 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
First-generation Tigor EV — Tata's earliest passenger electric car. Limited 213 km range and 80 km/h top speed. Replaced by Ziptron-powered Gen 2.
Best for
Used EV bargain hunters wanting the cheapest Tata EV in second-hand market
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Historic — among first Indian EVs for consumers
- Cheap in used market (₹4-7L)
- Sedan body with proper boot
- Tata service support still available
−Cons
- 213 km range — very limited
- 80 km/h top speed — not for highways
- AC induction motor — less efficient than PMSM
- Feels dated by 2025 standards
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 degradation significant on 2019-2020 units
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Motor less efficient than newer PMSM variants
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Infotainment is very basic
Reported in earlier models — Tata Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying considerations
- 1Only as a used EV purchase at ₹4-7L
- 2Check battery health carefully — SoH below 70% means expensive replacement
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 21.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 213 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8.5 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm |
| Motor type | AC induction |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1200 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 316 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Tata Motors Tigor EV (Gen 1). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹47,960(4%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.04 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹1.32 Lakh(11%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.88 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹95,920(8%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.52 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹1.08 Lakh(9%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.64 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹95,920(8%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.52 Lakh |
Pune | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹1.20 Lakh(10%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.76 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹71,940(6%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.28 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹11.99 Lakh | ₹59,950(5%) | ₹41,965 | ₹13.16 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
Tata Motors Tigor EV (Gen 1)
₹11.99 Lakh (discontinued)
Bottom line
The Tata Motors Tigor EV (Gen 1) scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Used EV bargain hunters wanting the cheapest Tata EV in second-hand market. Key strength: historic — among first indian evs for consumers. Main consideration: 213 km range — very limited.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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