Punch EV is superior & not that far away in terms of pricing from the Tigor EV.

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Tata Punch.EV:

What you'll like:

• A well-rounded EV package at an affordable price tag
• Punchy 121 BHP motor is enjoyable. 300 km real-world range is adequate for most people
• Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
• Enjoyable 6-speaker Harman ICE. One of the better systems in this segment
• Sorted road manners & reassuring high speed stability
• Well-designed & practical cabin with enough space for 4 adults
• 366-liter boot is accommodating
• Loads of features such as ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, multi-mode regen, cruise control, Arcade.ev apps, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, sunroof and more
• Safety kit includes 6 airbags, disc brakes all-round, ESP, electronic parking brake, auto hold, blind spot view monitor, hill descent control, SOS calling function, etc.

What you won't:

• Fit, finish & interior quality in some areas have room for improvement
• Suspension has a firm tune (R16 variants). It is compliant & liveable, but you do feel bad roads
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
• No spare tyre, you will have to make do with a puncture repair kit! Good luck cruising on highways without a spare
• Cabin width makes 4 adults welcome, not 5
• Some missing goodies such as a split rear seat, rear A/C vents, spare wheel…
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• It's a brand-new car, so the probability of issues & niggles is high

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Tata Tiago.EV:

What you'll like:

• A well-rounded EV package at a sub-10 lakh rupee starting price. Total value-for-money
• Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
• Real-world range of ~200 km is adequate for city commutes & urban dwellers
• Peppy behaviour in "S" mode! "D" mode is rather tame though
• Selectable regenerative braking is a very welcome feature
• Sorted road manners due to the lower center of gravity & firmer suspension
• Well-designed interiors are likeable & user-friendly
• Features like the 8-speaker Harman audio system, cruise control, auto headlamps & wipers, connected car tech & more
• Solid build & construction. Tigor EV's 4-star GNCAP result is reassuring

What you won't:

• A stiff 4-lakh rupees more expensive than the Tiago Petrol AMT. You're paying for the tech & being an early adopter
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
• ~200 km range means this is strictly a city car. No long highway runs
• Stiffer suspension than the regular Tiago means you feel more of the road. Bad roads are felt
• Power tapers off after 100 km/h; top speed of just 120 km/h
• No spare tyre, you will have to make do with a puncture repair kit. We suggest buying a spare
• Some misses such as "P" mode on the shifter, alloy wheels, adjustable rear headrests, etc.
• Rear headroom is tight. Also, a rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• It's a brand-new technology, so there will be issues & niggles

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Citroen eC3:

What you'll like:

• Funky-looking electric hatchback. Crossover styling cues will appeal to the masses
• Real world range of ~200 km is good enough for city driving and urban commutes
• Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
• Sorted handling characteristics, due to the lower center of gravity
• Good-looking cabin that is practical too
• 315-litre boot is very usable and fits a 15-inch spare wheel underneath
• 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Now gets connected car tech as well
• Lots of customization options and accessories to make your car truly unique

What you won't:

• 56 BHP motor isn't very fun-to-drive. Top speed is limited to just 107 km/h
• 200 km range makes the eC3 strictly a city car. Not ideal for long-distance travelling
• No fast AC home charging even as an option. Either wait 10 hours or find a DC fast charger nearby
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
• Quality of cabin materials doesn’t feel great; cost-cutting is pretty evident in certain areas
• Missing plenty of features – adjustable regeneration, climate control, wireless charging etc.
• Cabin width makes the interiors suitable for 4 adults, not 5
• Long-term reliability & after-sales service quality are big unknowns; dealer network is tiny

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MG Comet EV:

What you'll like:

• An affordable EV that focuses on personal mobility
• Ultra-compact size, light steering and small turning radius make it perfect for crowded cities
• A well-built hatchback that doesn’t feel cheap
• Real world range should be 150 – 160 km which is enough for an urban commuter
• Adjustable drive modes and selectable regen braking are useful in various driving conditions
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
• Good-looking cabin that has adequate space for 4 people to drive around town
• Tech includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car benefits, a cool starting procedure (no button to press), digital key sharing, etc.
• Good feature list includes LED headlamps, indirect TPMS, keyless entry, split folding rear seat, reverse parking camera with sensors, etc.
• Plenty of customization options and accessories to make your car truly

What you won't:

• Weird, funky styling may not appeal to everyone
• Not for people who want to do highway runs. This car is strictly for the city only
• 2-door design means difficult rear seat access. Also, it is a 4-seater, not 5
• 41 BHP motor isn’t fun-to-drive
• Can be used only as the 2nd or 3rd car of the house. Surely not your primary vehicle
• Zero boot space with all the seats up. You’ll have to fold the rear seats if you want to carry any luggage
• No DC fast charging or even AC fast charging options. Just home charging is available which takes 7 hours for a full charge (10 – 80% in 5 hours)
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
• Missing features like seat height adjustment (tall drivers would want to lower the seat), rear washer and wiper, spare wheel!!
• 2-speaker sound system is just sad

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Tata Tigor.EV:

What you'll like:

• A competent EV package at an affordable starting price
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
• Real-world range of ~200 km is adequate for city commutes & urban dwellers
• Peppy behaviour in "S" mode! "D" mode is rather tame though
• Sorted road manners due to the lower center-of-gravity & firmer suspension
• Well-designed interiors are likeable & user-friendly
• Features like the 8-speaker Harman audio system, projector headlamps, connected car tech & more
• Solid build & construction. 4-star GNCAP safety rating is commendable

What you won't:

• A stiff 5-lakh rupees more expensive than the Tigor Petrol AMT
• Punch EV is superior & not that far away in terms of pricing
• ~200 km range means this is strictly a city car. No long highway runs
• Stiffer suspension than the regular Tigor means you feel more of the road. Bad roads are felt
• Power tapers off after 100 km/h; top speed of just 120 km/h
• Smaller 316L boot (regular Tigor = 419L) due to the intrusive spare tyre
• A rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• It's a brand-new technology, so there will be issues & niggles
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)

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Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Between the poll choices, I'd go for the Punch EV. It's clearly the superior of the lot. However, I have voted for "Other". Am not price-sensitive & would spend the extra bucks to buy a Nexon EV from the same showroom, or a ZS EV.

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Our Honda Amaze Petrol is now more than 10 years old and has never given us any cause for worry.

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Hi Our Tigor EV, which is 2 years old and has clocked 19,000 km, developed HV Critical Alert 9 days back. The previous night we had charged to 100% at home (slow charge) and the alert happened when the battery SOC was 96%. The car has been at the service centre for the past 8 days. Initially, they said it was a problem with MCU and took 5 days to get it ordered. Now they are saying they have to check the wiring again. No idea when we will get the car!

We were given a loaner car, a Nexon diesel automatic, after 2 days. Having been used to driving sedans, I find the diesel cumbersome. Another thing was that it was just one week before that we had got our Tigor after its 2-year service. We had never experienced this HV alert earlier. As posted by some other members, we also experienced an AC cooling issue within months of buying the Tigor. The AC Compressor was changed under warranty. The part had cost around 75,000.

The HV Alert has shaken my confidence in the car. Our Honda Amaze Petrol is now more than 10 years old and has never given us any cause for worry. The experience with the service managers, comparing Tata and Honda, was significantly poor with the Tata Service. I am from Kerala

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Now that I have understood the EV and its plus/ negatives, I will upgrade (once budget permits) to the MG ZS EV.

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Bittersweet/Average ownership experience -21,000 kms in 14 months – Tigor EV & Good Ownership Experience- 3500 kms in 3 months – Tiago EV MR

This is more of a comparison of the cars and the dealer experience also ( brought from different dealers)

Let me start with the Tigor EV

Purchase date : Around end August 2022

Dealer : Trivandrum Motors

Purchase Experience :

Abysmal and recommend that you AVOID this dealer. All sorts of skullduggery and never showed the car in the yard stating all sorts of excuses and finally gave me a car that I believe was a showroom display car. (I was given a 3 month old car). There are much better dealers now out there Derik, Luxon ( Nippon Toyota group) and better to give your business to them.

List of stuff YET to be provided by dealer :

• Second keyless remote ( all gyaan about corona shortage when other cars in the yard had 2 remotes. I suspect they lost one). Anyways cant be bothered to fight with them anymore.

• The service records are in the name of a government institution WHICH HAS NOT BEEN UPDATE IRRESPECTIVE OF CALLS/ WRITTEN MAIL etc. Confirms the suspicion that I was pawned a pre-allotted car

Unsolved issues ( by the dealer)

• The car has rattles from the front two door sash area window frames. Dealer denied to fix this issue , saying its time consuming, door cards need to be taken off etc. I thought #$%^ you man ! and I have decided to live with it, a sort of reminder to the pitfalls.

• Keyless entry request sensor does not work , hence have to use the remote to lock/unlock. Works fine, per the dealer apparently. Again, I can’t be bothered to fight with these jokers.

Updates & Niggles over the course of ownership:

Let me start off by saying that for any new Tata product, the initial set of customers are beta testers and basis our troubles/horror stories, the company rolls out updates and retrofits them on their customer cars. The list is below:

• The radiator fan used to run CONTINUSOLY for the entire length of time that the car was charged ! up to 8 hours. Had to search forums and push dealer to get the pigtail update done( who kept on stating there is no updates showing for this VIN number)

• THE BIG ONE – Car had the horrible HV critical alert and shut down twice in the middle of commute. Dealer returned it first time stating all is fine and it broke down within 10 kms. This time escalated to Tata higher ups who promptly swung into action and towed the car away. It sat with the dealer for 3 weeks ( no replacement car as apparently they don’t have one- quote by Trivandrum Motors) and the entire battery pack was replaced. More of it here. This had happened within 4 months ( Jan 2023) and luckily, the car has been running trouble free since then over 15,000 kms. But there will always be this question mark at the back of your head…when next will it stop?

• Charging gun replaced

• Last month, the range dropped all of a sudden from 76 to 17 %. My car got the adjustable regen update and apparently post that it has to be taken down to 10 % once and then charged , to clear any errors ( thanks to bhpian Torquecurve for this tip, note: no word about this from dealer)

Range :

180 kms is achievable with full ac and mixed city/ highway driving ( 100 -10% charge). Depending on driving style and ac usage range can fluctuate between 150 -180 kms.

Postives:

• Saves you a tonne of money if you have daily running of 50 + kms
• Very easy and relaxing to drive in city and highway
• Adequately powered
• More spacious at the back than the Tiago ( this is the main USP vis a vis Tiago)
• Solid build and safety

Negatives

• Poor reliability
• Hopeless dealer experience
• Shallow trunk and oddly positioned trunk latch means you bang your head EVERYTIME
• Non working keyless entry

I will be trying Luxon Tata next and will keep you updated on the service experience there.

Considering all the above, as learnings, I again took the plunge and my brother brought a Tiago ev MR ( he has solar in his house and electricity is free for him). This time with my hard earned lessons, we ignored Trivandrum Motors and went to the other dealer – Derik Tata.

They had a tropical mist MR in transit and were more than kind to show it to us once it reached the yard. We checked the car and gave it the all clear and it was delivered fresh to us with less than 8 kms on the clock ! ( car was less than 1 month old per VIN). The tiago is tight as a drum compared to the rattly Tigor I have. In fact the build is too tight , that you have to slam the dicky to close or open one door and then close the dicky.

Range :

130 kms in city driving with AC on ( this being MR)

Positives

• Reliability to date ( no issues by far)
• Adequately powered ( 60 bhp MR is more than adequate for most uses)
• Ride is much better than Tigor
• Powerful AC ( compared to the Tigor)
• Fun to drive

Negatives

• No spare tire
• Cramped rear
• Top speed is realistically only 110 for MR ( as compared to 120 easily which I achieve in my Tigor)
• Motor is noisier compared to Tigor

What I learned:

1. Electric is the future of motoring ( for me at least)
2. Visit multiple dealers at purchase time.
3. Be prepared to have some niggles ( at least initially and this is the one thing that scares most owners off)

Conclusion:

• Now that I have understood the EV and its plus/ negatives, I will upgrade ( once budget permits) to the MG ZS EV.
• I am sorry , no Tata for me again. Thank you for introducing me to the world of EVs, but no thanks to all the other parts of it.

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This is my city and regular drive car and it has saved me around INR 170K in the last 1.3 years of ownership.

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I am too a Tigor EV user, clocked around 17K kms in the last 1 year and 3 months. My experience so far is positive except for a few issues as noted in the post.

1. Cabin noise - especially some "thuk thuk" sound from the bottom. I complained and SC couldn't find what exactly was the issue. However, I figured out it was coming from a loose wheel jack which is positioned underneath the driver seat. While checking that I got a deep cut on my figure from some sharp object underneath the seat. I am not sure what is there to make such a cut - it is as if been cut by a sharp blade. Cabin noise coming from the front storage cabin. Looks like the cabin door is making that noise at times. Just learned to live with that. Initially when I turned the car, without giving acceleration (driving downhill and you use brakes) - there was a sound coming from the front suspension. I doubted it had something to do with regenerative braking as the same sound was gone the moment I pressed the accelerator. I complained to the SC and they identified it as an issue with the back suspension and replaced it. The sound disappeared after that suspension replacement.
2. AC has low cooling compared to my other car. I always keep the temp at 23.5 and never opted for the ECO AC. But during peak summer, it takes time to cool the car a bit more than what my XUV 500 would take. AC cooling and performance is
3. I felt the ride was good.
4. While I drive I always use "S" mode and while it's chauffer driven, he uses "D" mode. We get a mixed range of around 180 - 200. While the car shows around 220 on a full charge, I believe that is not the real-world mileage. I normally put the car for overnight full charging once it reaches 20 - 30%. The S mode is quite good for some spirited driving.
5. I replaced my 12-year-old Honda City with a Tigor EV. I used to spend around 10 - 12 Rs per kilometre on Honda City. However, this seems to be quite economical as the cost is relatively Rs 1.17 per kilometre. However, I have installed a Solar panel and the electricity cost is Zero for me.
6. I really love the music system in this car. I think it's perfectly tuned by Harman.
7. Coming with a long experience of owning Mahindra's and Tatas, I have learned to live with smaller issues, while looking at the larger benefits.
8. The Tata Z-connect app had its own issues - many of them were resolved. One major issue was asking for OTP and login every two days. Even Banking apps are not that secure. After raising this with Tata, I believe they have taken out that "feature".
9. Key inside alarm: Having a smaller alarm for key inside reminder would have been better than the car horn sounding 10 times. Mostly after the night drive, I woke up the whole neighbourhood while opening the gate (as the key would be in my pocket).
10. One major issue with Service is that - they are quite incompetent to handle EV issues. All issues are reported back to the "Head office" and they repair the care precisely as per the instructions from there. "Head office" is the term used by SCE. Derik Motors, Trivandrum is quite helpful so far in addressing my issues.

However - this is my city and regular drive car and it has saved me around INR 170K in the last 1.3 years of ownership. The fourth paid service was only Rs 1040 - which was again quite cheap compared to ICE cars at the same price point.

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I counted 819 DC connectors/plugs per TATA Power website as of December, 2022.

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Should TATA Motors make supercharger stalls like TESLA?

• TATA Motors owns largest share of EV market in India, more than 84%.

• Tesla was also owned largest EV share in North America. Then they opened Tesla Super Charger Network. The result is for all of us to see. Tesla is now a dominant player in EVs leaps ahead of GM, FORD, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai etc

From the below graphic ( numbers may have increased*):

• Tesla has now* more than 4000 Super charger stations

• Tesla has now* more than 38,000 Super charger Connectors/DC fast charging plugs.

Should Tata with growing EV sales help their customers and growing EV eco system by developing EV sites/like fuel stations, and powering them with EV DC and "AC" fast chargers ?

Please comment, what is the maximum DC and AC fast charging your EV cars can "charge with".

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Counted 819 DC only connectors/plugs per TATA Power website as of Dec 2022.

Tata has sold around 21,500 EV's so far (not sure of this number)

But main question is - Tesla has been opening the DC chargers around the highways, suburbs, parking spaces, etc.

• Is Tata (or other EV Car seller) also following that approach ? They is a need to open more AC and DC chargers (dedicated spaces ) possibly away from busy areas. ( like a dedicated EV parking lots) 5 -10 KM before entering any city (all tiers)

• Or are they opening only in dealerships with motivation of increasing sales ?

• Also question is how many are actually functional ?

Here's what BHPian Lina had to say on the matter:

Before setting up "Super"Chargers, Tata needs to make EVs that can be used on the highway comfortably. Currently all of Tatas cars charge at abysmal rates. The EV-max which is the fastest charges at 30kW. This basically translates to about 100km of range added in 30 min of charging if you drive <100kmph. So, if you drive at 90kmph for an hour, you will have to stop for 30 min to get back that range. The regular Nexon (21kW) and Tigor (18kW) have much worse stats in this regard. If you compare this with the ZS EV, it can add about 175km in 30 min. Not great but a lot more liveable.

Now, coming to the chargers installed, Tata chargers are usually slow, unreliable and at inconvenient locations. Networks like Zeon and Relux make it a point to install faster, more reliable chargers at restaurants on the highway making the whole process more seamless. As far as I am concerned, apart from Tesla, no other company has bothered about the charging network and how it works with the car. Tesla also routes the drivers to specific charger.

Here's what BHPian Tucker48 had to say on the matter:

Indian govt has set some standards for battery and charging infrastructure which the industry is opposing as they say it will stifle innovation.

Why would a for profit company will install chargers on a large scale when it's going to be used by competition as well. I don't know cost economics of chargers but IMO, it won't be profitable in metros unless govt agencies give land.

And, Tesla is losing market share faster than anyone ever predicted. Plus the federal incentives 2022 aren't of much help either. Only one model falls under $55000 limit (correct me if I'm wrong)

So, IMO, these tasks should be taken over by the govt if they want it to be standardized.

Here's what BHPian guptad42 had to say on the matter:

Make AC slow charging in 7-20KW range common.

1. Tata/all electric car sellers in India should first make 7.2 KW level 2 AC home charger standard across the range. They can work with the charger manufacturers for cheaper designs. The rising volumes will also reduce costs. 3.3KW is just too slow and should not be used on 4 wheelers.

2. Tata Power and other charging networks can work with commercial parking spaces like malls, large offices, and also with residential buildings to install 11-20KW AC chargers in 5% of parking spots. The %age of parking lots with charging can be increased gradually over the years. Initial selection of spots for charging can be based on surveys of people who frequent the place, and EV sales trends in the catchment area. Avoid DC fast charging in covered areas, as long term safety could be a problem due to lack of maintenance.

For highway chargers, focus the investment to provide the best experience to most EV owners. Instead of a slow and poor experience everywhere. This is critical to sharply raise confidence in buying new EVs.

3. DC fast chargers on roads leading out from the top car buying cities to nearby cities and towns up to 500km range. EV charging stops at 30 minutes travel distance at highway speeds. So about 40km apart.

4. While western countries are going to 300-550KW DC fast charging or more, India should standardise on minimum 100 or 150 KW for DC fast charging. Peak charging rate in any car should not be less 2C. That'll allow adding 100-250km range in a brief chai/coffee stop, depending upon battery size. At that point, people will worry less about charging times and range anxiety.

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The maximum range I have achieved is close to 200 km with the AC on.

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Bringing this info of mine here for any of our members who are interested to know Tigor performance and ownership experience.

Having had the Tigor EV for a month now, I can confirm on the fact that it is the ideal size for city use, the Tiago will definitely be better than that. Also, the electric motor in one full sweep, removes the worst part of the Tiago/ Tigor - it's underpowered, inefficient and noisy petrol engine and gearbox ( can vouch for this having owned both petrol Tigor and Tiago AMT).

Now you can really get to enjoy the smooth gliding experience, no gearchanges ( the throttle is extremely well calibrated). In fact for city driving, i feel it even beats the best automatics since there are no gears at all, just glides along. Plus sport mode is really fun !

Extras added

• Elegant cord 2D mats
• Frameless wipers
• Steering wrap
• Hella Chrome trumpet horns

Missing items

• Second remote keyless key. Reason cited is chip shortage. NO COMMUNICATION/ASSURANCE as to when/ IF I will ever receive the key

Now, inevitably being a Tata, worse followed by the bad and the good

Safety Hazards:

• Simple things like push/ pull windshield wash/ wipe. The wiper activates a long time AFTER the water is sprayed, leaving you blind and almost thinking the control is broken ! This is a safety hazard on highways and the problem WAS NOT PRESENT IN MY EARLIER TIGOR !
• Keyless entry sensor is useless sometimes, as it needs truck like force to engage and half the time, I end up locking with the remote key. Worst part is, if it doesn't lock it activates the horn 8 times and creates quite a racket for passers by ( made even worse by the fact that I have upgraded the stock horns to Hella Chrome trumpets)
• No Park mode meaning you have to be vigilant and engage the handbrake every time to get out. Always in the back of your mind as to whether you accidentally forgot to engage the parking brake. MUST convey this to any parking valet if you hand over the car to them, which I don't obviously as never trust valets
• Rear door design as it protrudes out a long way and you should be careful to move your kids out of the way before opening the rear door, else it will be a straight hit on their head
• Again, on the subject of head, DON'T hit your head on the trunk latch when taking out the charger. It really gives a solid whack!

The Negatives

• There is a creaking sound from the boot area when going on rough roads ( sprayed WD40 on the boot hinges but no effect
• An irritating rattle from the driver's side seat belt area ( need to take it to the service center, which I always loathe)
• Auto ac needs constant adjustment to keep the temperature you need ( on hot days you need to lower it by 1 degree every 30 mins, worst is you don't know what temperature you are in as the display is hidden in the touchscreen
• Stiff ride on the super potholed roads of Trivandrum. The solution is to slow down to a crawl and then its typical tata cushy cushy
• Hopeless rubber beadings and fit and finish in some areas which really don't do justice for a 14 lakh plus car
• Rollback on steep slopes, unless you are really quick with the accelerator or use the handbrake
• Losses 2 to 3 psi tire pressure every 2 weeks ( on account of the weight and road pounding perhaps)
• Z-connect App not working. Have raised complaint with Tata Motors helpline and SLA is 2 to 3 working days for resolution

Now the positives:

• Silent powertrain lets you really enjoy the solid build of the car. Feels like you really are driving around in a safe
• Compact size and maneuverability

Range:

Have covered close to 600 kms now with the car. Now I have never driven in an eco friendly manner. My go fast mode ( With AC set at 24 degree all the time, 10 times use of S mode and a 60 km run on the by pass plus rest in city), you can expect a range of 130 km. Mind you this is the worst and the battery charge was 100 to 18 % before i plugged it again.

In sensible mode, with AC on and reasonably swift progress you can get 170 kms in the city ( 100 to 20% drop). Didn't go below 20 % much as car has to run 60 kms plus a day and don't want to be stranded

My driver who with his gentle Zen like driving can squeeze 200kms ( 100 to 20%) with ac ( 80% drive is on the highway)

Other points:

• Don't expect royal dealership treatment ( at least in my case) when you go to buy this car. The experience I had was just like buying an autorickshaw. Remember, product only counts. Only plus with the dealer is they don't push for accessories or insurance ( unlike Maruti).Yet to receive refund of 13 K even after a month of delivery ( delay reason have been a to z and now its aa, ab reasons). Brother also yet to get his booking refund of 5k for the Nexon after 1.5 months
• Didn't consider Nexon as it is impossible for my kids and mother ( knee and joint issues) to climb into the back seat past the extra wide rear door sills and also the height
• The charger installation is neat and the whole product looks sturdy and well engineered
• The radiator fan does a 5 second run every time you open any of the doors/ trunk. You have to learn to live with it. Maybe part of pre-diagnostic checks
• Getting the long charger cable back into its pouch calls for some huff puff ( especially for OCD type people like me who just don't want to throw it in the boot). And 9/10 times you will end up banging your head on the trunk latch while doing so
• Don't know if its my case, but some folks just don't like them being overtaken ( especially in S mode where you blitz past them) by an EV. They honk and try aggressive overtakes to prove that their cars are obviously superior to my milk float!

Conclusion:

• Since its a new technology and in fact a new experience for the family in the EV space, we are keeping the Celerio also as back up for 6 to 12 months till the transition to EV is smooth and understandable. ( will be changing over to Tiago EV after that)
• Its a zero stress car to drive in the city with smooth controls, very light steering and good maneuverability plus the safety feel.
• Will whole heartedly recommend Tiago/ Tigor to anyone as a SECOND car with planned running < 200 km in city/ highway limits.

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