Charge the Tiago EV's 19.2 kWh battery at home and a full top-up costs roughly ₹150-170 at domestic tariffs (indicative) — against a claimed 285 km of range, that works out to well under ₹1 per km. A petrol hatchback doing the same commute typically burns ₹5-7 per km. That arithmetic, not the badge, is why the Tiago EV exists: it is priced at ₹6.99-9.99 lakh, above the ₹5.6 lakh hatchback median, and it asks you to pay that premium upfront in exchange for near-zero daily fuel spend.
Charge the Tiago EV's 19.2 kWh battery at home and a full top-up costs roughly ₹150-170 at domestic tariffs (indicative) — against a claimed 285 km of range, that works out to well under ₹1 per km. A petrol hatchback doing the same commute typically burns ₹5-7 per km. That arithmetic, not the badge, is why the Tiago EV exists: it is priced at ₹6.99-9.99 lakh, above the ₹5.6 lakh hatchback median, and it asks you to pay that premium upfront in exchange for near-zero daily fuel spend.
The rest of the package is familiar Tiago: 3,825 mm long, five seats, a 240-litre boot and a single 82 PS / 110 Nm motor driving through a one-speed automatic. At 14.3 PS per lakh it is no slouch for city work, and the four-variant range keeps the choice simple. Its only direct electric rival at this money is the MG Comet EV, which costs more (from ₹7.8 lakh), seats four and offers 230 km — the Tiago EV counters with a proper five-seat body and 55 km of extra claimed range.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart 19 Medium Range | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹6.99 Lakh |
| Pure Plus 19 Medium Range | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹8.49 Lakh |
| Pure Plus 24 Long Range | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹9.49 Lakh |
| Creative Plus 24 Long Range | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹9.99 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
82 PS · 110 Nm · 1-Speed AT · ARAI 285 kmpl · ZEV
Length: 3825 mm · Width: 1684 mm · Height: 1562 mm · Wheelbase: 2400 mm · Boot space: 240 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Anti-Theft Device, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera: With Guidedlines, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Available in 8 colours: Daytona Grey, Pristine White, Daytona Grey Dual Tone, Pure Grey, Pristine White Dual Tone, Pure Grey-Dual Tone, Pangong-Pulse, Sobo-Surge.
EVs skip oil changes and clutch wear; routine service is largely inspection-based, so annual upkeep typically runs lower than an equivalent petrol hatchback (indicative)
Expect a somewhat higher premium than a petrol Tiago because of the battery's insured value — around ₹25,000-35,000/year comprehensive in metro cities (indicative)
A full 19.2 kWh home charge costs roughly ₹150-170 at ₹8/unit (indicative), giving an energy cost of about ₹0.55-0.65 per km against 285 km claimed range
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Tiago EV vs MG Comet EV: Starts higher at ₹7.8 lakh with 230 km range and four seats — a pure city pod where the Tiago EV is a full hatchback See the MG Comet EV.
Tiago EV vs PMV EaS E: Far cheaper at ₹4.79 lakh but only 160 km of range — a micro-EV, not a family car See the PMV EaS E.
The Tiago EV is the most sensible entry point to electric family motoring in India right now: real five-seat practicality, honest range and a running cost that makes petrol look extravagant. Skip the base variant and buy from the middle of the four-variant range — you keep the same 19.2 kWh battery and 285 km range while gaining the equipment that makes daily EV life easier. Only commit if you have dependable home charging; without it the economics weaken considerably.
The claimed figure is 285 km from the 19.2 kWh battery. Real-world city range is typically lower than claimed for any EV, so plan conservatively — for daily commutes of 40-60 km you would still charge only every 3-4 days.
The 19.2 kWh pack costs roughly ₹150-170 for a full charge at typical domestic tariffs of ₹8/unit (indicative) — well under ₹1 per km.
₹6.99 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) across 4 variants, all with the same 19.2 kWh battery and 82 PS motor.
The motor makes 82 PS and 110 Nm through a single-speed automatic — comfortable for city and occasional expressway use, but sustained high-speed cruising drains the 19.2 kWh battery quickly, so it is best treated as a city car.
The Tiago EV starts lower (₹6.99 lakh vs ₹7.8 lakh), has more claimed range (285 km vs 230 km) and seats five instead of four. The Comet EV counters with a tighter turning footprint at just 2,974 mm long. For a family's only-EV, the Tiago EV is the more complete car.
240 litres — enough for daily shopping and a couple of soft bags, but pack light for airport runs with a full house of five.