Tata Motors Reduces Price Of Tigor EV In India — Result Of GST Rate Cuts

Tata Motors has reduced the prices of its Tigor EV in the Indian market. The Tata Tigor EV prices in India have been reduced by Rs 80,000, due to the cut in GST rates on electric vehicles.

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

Tata Motors recently launched the Tigor EV in the market with a starting price of Rs 12.35 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). With the government announcing the reduction in GST rates on electric vehicles from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, it has allowed brands to pass on the price reduction directly to its customers.

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

The Tata Tigor EV is available in two variants: XM and XT. The old prices of the two models were Rs 12.35 lakh and Rs 12.71 lakh, respectively. However, with the reduction in GST rates, the two variants now come priced at Rs 11.58 lakh for the XM and Rs 11.98 lakh for the XT trims. All prices are ex-showroom (Delhi).

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

The Tata Tigor EV is powered by an electric motor producing 30kW (40bhp) and 105Nm of torque. It comes with a maximum range of 140km on a single charge, with a top speed of 80km/h.

Tata Motors offer the Tigor EV with standard AC charging as well as a DC fast-charger. The standard charging takes 6 hours for a full charge. The DC fast-charging, however, charges the Tigor EV up to 80 per cent in just 90 mins.

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

The company offers the Tigor EV with a three-year/1,25,000km warranty. It is available in three colour ranges as well: White, Blue & Silver. The standard Tigor model though is available in six.

In terms of features, the Tata Tigor EV carries forward most of the equipment from the standard variants. This includes all the features apart from the alloy wheels and electrically-adjustable ORVMs. The EV does come with a non-touch display with Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control and all the standard safety features mandatory on cars.

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

Tata Motors also recently confirmed the Nexon EV for the Indian market. The Tata Nexon EV is scheduled to go on sale in India sometime during the later part of 2020. However, unlike the Tigor EV the Nexon EV will be available for private customers as well — here are all the details.

Tata Tigor EV Price Cut: The Tigor EV Prices Reduced By Rs 80,000 After GST Rates Got Slashed

Thoughts On The Tata Tigor EV

The Tata Tigor EV is available only for commercial usage, including cabs and fleet operators. It is still not available for private customers, however, one can rent out the Tigor EV through the Zoomcar platform.

Article Published On: Friday, August 2, 2019, 12:24 [IST]
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