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O Tata Tiago It’s a very family car because over the years we’ve seen various iterations of it, from petrol to diesel, CNG, JTP and now EV. We had a diesel Tiago in our fleet from 2016 to 2018, but living with an EV was something I really wanted to try.
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The Tiago EV is a compact car that is a lot of fun to drive. My daily commute includes a lot of heavy traffic and some empty roads too, and I found this car to be a lot of fun to drive around. It is very easy to drive and most importantly, it felt very comfortable. It is quiet, has a safe feel and really is a great first EV.
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I don’t have a charging outlet installed in my house yet, so I’ve been relying on external chargers, and luckily there are a few fast chargers near my house and also near our office. I received the vehicle with about 50% battery SOC and immediately took it for a fast charge which brought the battery to 90% in about 35-40 minutes.
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I wanted to experiment with different driving styles and regen levels to get the most range out of the car over the next month. With regen level set to 3 and 90% city driving, I was able to get a maximum range of 180 km on a full charge. With regen level 3 and a mix of city + highway driving, the range dropped to 150-160 km, while on a full highway drive, the range dropped to 120 km.
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Regeneration level 3 works really well and is super effective when you’re driving around town. The Tiago EV also has a Sport mode that really boosts performance, but at the cost of faster range depletion. The fast acceleration is addictive, but the car’s tires don’t do it justice and I honestly prefer to use this mode only for quick overtaking if necessary.
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The running cost per kilometre of an EV is very efficient, but for longer journeys, you need to plan a bit more, keeping in mind the various charging stations on your route. At a few charging stations in Mumbai, I faced technical issues with the software and hardware and once the charging gun got stuck in the Tiago and refused to come out. In such a scenario, you need to flip a small switch located near the left rear suspension assembly.
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The Tiago has a good set of features. The headlights are more than adequate and even the sound system is fabulous. The faux leather upholstery is also very good and for a hatchback in this segment, I would say Tata has done well with the features. I am not a big fan of the stylish steel wheel covers. In this price range, I would have preferred some nice alloys.
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The boot isn’t huge, but on the few occasions when the Tiago EV was our support vehicle on filming, it did the job well. Mumbai’s roads are generally pretty rough this year, and the Tiago’s suspension is well-tuned to handle the abuse, although there are a few sharp bumps that can be felt in the cabin. I like the car’s cornering feel and the weight of the steering.
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Fortunately, it has been a very smooth experience with Tiago and, touchwood, I hope it continues like this in the coming months. The rest of the team will use the car now and upcoming reports will focus on different experiences. Until then, I’d love to exchange notes with other Tiago EV owners in the comments below!
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