[SRT_Dwarka]

Originally Posted by Bluengel180

Electric vehicles have instant torque. These will be much better to drive than their ICE variants.

Agreed about the drivability part, no doubts there. But even on the higher powered version, the motor delivers almost identical peak torque to the ICE, but develops lower power. Now as power is essentially torque multiplied by RPM, It logically follows that the motor spins at a lower RPM, which other things like the gear ratio etc being equal, should result in a lower top speed. It's a guesstimate that it'll be just above the 100 KMPH mark for the higher powered variant

[aim120]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

That could be a possible reason. However, if a proper sized wire is used for a 15A plug then it should not be a problem. For example, in my home, we have ensured that 15 Sockets have 4sqmm wire which can carry upto 20A easily.

So, for a 3.3 KWh charger, the proper sized wires(4 sqmm) have to be drawn from the meter. I for one would tap from existing 15A socket for the 3.3 KWh charger since I know that wire is of the required thickness and not from the meter box.

Even if you have 6sq mm wire like in my house. The fact is 16A plug will get really hot at 15A of load. My convection oven pulls 2700w or 12A and after some 20min of use, the appliance wire is luke warm but the plug contact points are hot to touch for 5 seconds or more.

A 15A plug contact points can take 17A too, but if do this the plastic in the plug and the wire sleeve near the plug contact will melt.

If you can make this plug out of ceramic like a fuse carrier you should be able to pull even 32A.

Also most AC chargers use industrial plugs, those plugs have longer contact points, even if they are rated for 16A.
In industrial plugs you get 16A, 32A, 64A etc in single phase and three phase.

These plugs are used in F1 by pratically every team in their pits, for their compressors, tire warmers etc.

[SRT_Dwarka]

Originally Posted by Nanolover

Trust me after having owned both tigor and Tiago in petrol form and now the Tigor ev, the performance and smoothness of the EV is far superior to the petrol counterparts. The instant power and jerk free drive makes city driving an absolute breeze and for quick overtakes s mode is more than powerful. All fun gets over by 120 km/h which is it's top speed though.

I do accept the smooth drive part, as far as performance is concerned I do believe it's going to be a downer. In fact I don't understand why they derated the motor so much from what was shown in the Auto expo

[Nikhil Beke]

Originally Posted by SRT_Dwarka

Agreed about the drivability part, no doubts there. It's a guesstimate that it'll be just above the 100 KMPH mark for the higher powered variant

It's quintessentially a city car, and Tata probably are going to market it as such, unabashedly (as should have been done for the Nano). Drivability is going to count more than top speeds. And I wouldn't really be comfortable in crossing 100-120 kmph even in a ICE Tiago on Indian highways.
I in fact have always believed that due to ease of driving in city traffic/parking in tight spaces, with a top-notch refined/automatic car-like feel, this is going to be more popular than tigor EV for city owners (who drive alone/with a co-passenger/kid at the most,most of the times-not much stuffed in the boot). Tata may as well charge a slight premium over Tigor EV(with some much-hyped features) and this would still outsell tigor EV. It's time minimalism wins!

[Benoit]

The pricing is good. The car is targeted for city commutes. The power is low, but people won't mind, since its close to the petrol engine figures. Only after the reviews, we can know for sure.

I hope the skipped spare wheel doesn't become a trend.

Also, like I have already mentioned, I don't believe the hyper style wheels are strong. I saw them without the wheel caps and they looked so weak. I hope the alloy wheels are provided as official accessory.

[ramotra3]

Ok, pricing is aggressive. Base model is ideal for cities like Delhi NCR. It will pull a lot of office goers which use a CNG car. Also, XT (long range) variant seems good value. If long range model can give 250km+ real world range, I will go for it.
Tropical Mist color is looking good.

[anurag.somani]

More power to Tata Motors!

IMHO, this is the perfect 2nd car in garage for urban commutes and occasional highway runs. Loaded with the right feature set; with the cool EV tag; and yet light on the pocket. The standard TaMo 8 yr/1.6 lac Km warranty thrown in for added peace of mind.

While the likes of Nexon EV and MG ZV ES are fantastic vehicles in their own right; there are many fence-sitters like me who I think would still have range-anxiety to use them as primary cars. (Also as 2nd cars; they command a significant premium to their ICE counter-part)

This is what would help likes of me take the plunge in EV space.

Also, looking forward to Citroen C3 EV launch; God bless competition!

[sahakar]

This is the EV to have for all. If I hadn't bought the Nexon EV, definitely Tiago EV would have been my first choice.

The low sticker price plus phenomenal fuel savings it's like a no brainer. I easily save 10rs a km on my Nexon EV compared to an ICE car and this would do even better as the entry cost is so low

Driving just 1000 kms a month, will probably save you 6L in 5 years. The car is as good as free in 7 years. Who's worried about inflation now

[Cresterk]

Well damn, now this is a game changer. I have major doubts about the range claims but at this price point, I don't even care as long as it can go over 100kms. This would be a perfect daily beater. Even after my bad experiences with Tata in the past, I am completely down to give this one a chance to replace my i20 as a daily driver. The 8 year battery warranty is just icing on the cake.

[oli.ferns]

Autocar's video post launch, some more information regarding the future launches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER-0...l=AutocarIndia

[clementw]

Appears to be attractive pricing even if its just introductory. Wish Tata will go for the Nano as an EV. Given its great city cred, that will help to make EVs even more common on the roads

[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by kushagra452

Would have been better had Tata priced it in the 6.5-7.5 ball park. These are merely introductory prices and Tata will in all likelihood increase the prices to ~10L. The wait for an affordable EV continues....sigh!

Was there some sarcasm in this post that I missed? You are asking for a 200+ KM range 4 Star safety tested car with all bells and whistles, to be priced same as the AltoK10 / Celerio OTR prices? I don't understand how that is even possible.

[supertinu]

Very good launch from Tata. I am really hoping that our charging infra scales up to make it convenient to own an electric car in a city at least. In a 2 car household, it is a no brainer to have a 2nd car which is EV. 10lac price point is in line with what a city hatch would cost.

Offlately in Bangalore I am noticing dedicated charging slots at malls, petrol bunks etc. Adding more locations in apt guest parkings, IT parks is required to make ownership in city practical. Otherwise for apt dwellers with basement parkings, scope to charge EV is very limited.

[JayPrashanth]

Originally Posted by Durango Dude

Great effort from Tata's, though the headliner is misleading: Rs.8.49 L comes with a smaller 19.2 kWh battery pack and has lesser 250 kms range as compared to the top of the line that costs Rs 11.79L and comes with the 24 kWh battery pack that gives a range of 315 kms.

24 kWh available from the XT trim, which is priced at Rs. 9.99 lakh. 24 kWh = 315 Kms claimed range. Just wanted to point this out.

Cheers,

Jay

[ajayc123]

Is this understanding correct that the Tiago EV will not have a spare wheel? What is the solution?

In Tata parlance, Gen-1 refers to quick conversions of the company’s existing platforms and fitting battery packs as cost effectively as possible. As Chandra puts it, "Our strategy has been to evolve with electrification, so at the start, with the low market size, we have ICE conversions to profitably deliver products at lower volumes." For example, the Tiago EV features a custom split-battery pack nestled in the fuel tank space and boot floor, but leaving no space for the spare tyre.

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...-motors-425883