Tata Tiago EV Medium Range: Money saved is Money earned. This is a mantra which every Middle-Class household follows when buying even the smallest things in life. Let it be Wearable’s, Electronics, Household items, Kitchen items or even a Vehicle. Some things are bought for their durability while some are bought for their reliability and some are bought on a Budget. Nothing in a Middle-Class family is bought for an experiment or a trial. Each and every experiment or trial is done before buying.
With the same thought in our mind, we started looking for a small Hatchback for our family under a budget of Rs. 10.00 lakh. The criteria were clear, car should be a small Hatchback, it should be an Automatic and it has to be used Intra-intra city. The decision-making process started in March 2023 and after lot of research through Expert Reviews, YouTube Videos & References, finally at the end of April 2023, we narrowed down our choice to two cars Maruti Swift VXI AMT and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMT Sports. Both the cars were costing around Rs. 8.75 Lakh on road Delhi.
You will notice that we are using Intra-intra city usage. It means that the car was supposed to be used within a radius of 7 kilometers with Daily usage of around 30-40 Kilometers. The area is highly vehicle dense and crowded, for example, going from our home to office in Old Delhi, it takes around 40 – 50 minutes in the morning peak hours, to cover almost 7 kilometers and takes more than 1 hour to come back in the Evening peak hours.
In our above, Intra-intra city usage, our current cars Maruti Dzire CNG and Maruti Brezza Diesel were already blowing up our pockets. Dzire CNG was consuming Rs. 600.00 worth of CNG for mere 90-100 Kilometers whereas our Maruti Vitara Brezza was giving us an average of 10-11 Kilometers per litre of Diesel. The running cost per km for Dzire was coming around Rs. 5.50 – Rs. 6.00 whereas the Brezza was costing us around Rs. 8.00 – Rs.9.00 per kilometer.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Buying Decision
Now, the bigger question was, what would these two short listed Automatic Hatchbacks would cost to run on our Intra-intra city usage. Expecting a Mileage of 10 Km per litre of Petrol, the approximate cost of Running was coming to around Rs. 9.50 – Rs. 10.00 per km. A meager 1000 Kilometer monthly run would cost us Rs. 10000.00, plus the Maintenance and Service costs for ICE Cars, which too now a days, comes to around Rs. 1.00 per kilometer for both Maruti and Hyundai Cars.
This Running cost fear turned us to think of an Electric car. With an Electric Car, there was no Range anxiety in our mind since the car was supposed to be driven only 30-40 Kilometers per day and the question of life after warranty was superseded by the Running and Maintenance Costs of a Petrol Car. MG Comet was launched but it did not excite us because of its 2-Door Design, too small foot prints complemented by its Extravagant Ex-Showroom Tag. Got some reference of Auto Vikas and took the test ride of Tiago EV at Auto Vikas, Moti Nagar, Delhi.
The Test Ride did wonders, diverted all the issues in our mind and finally got Tata Tiago EV Medium Range booked immediately. The Medium Range XT variant was the only variant suiting our budget. This was costing us around Rs. 9.51 Lakhs on road Delhi. The Longer Range XT version was costing Rs. 10.80 Lakhs on road Delhi.
After booking, we started looking for Ownership Reviews and Experiences of Tata Tiago EV over the net. But to our surprise we could not find a single review of Tata Tiago EV Medium Range on the Net or YouTube. All the Reviews/Videos/Experiences were of Tata Tiago Long Range. Finally took the delivery on 22.06.2023 of our first Electric Car and that day, we decided to put this detailed Blog/Review/Report on the net for reference for people like us, before buying one.
Tata Tiago EV MR: One Month Drive
Now after driving it for almost two months and 2350 Kilometers on the ODO, we are here to give you Monthly Usage Report of Tata Tiago EV Medium Range thru data generated by Tata Z-Connect App based on our usage. Our detailed Ownership Review will follow soon.
Tata Z-Connect App provides almost all the standard information about this car, like Battery Status, Range Details, Lock/Unlock, Climate Control Operation, Live Location, Travel History, Driving Behavior, etc. You can check our Tata Z-Connect APP Tour video/web story here. In addition to the information provided as above, the Tata Z-Connect App also provides Monthly Usage data of the vehicle.
So, we will take you through our Tata Tiago EV Medium Range’s July 2023 Drive and Usage Report thru Tata Z-Connect App.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Kilometers Driven
This part of the Tata Z-Connect App Monthly Report shows the total Kilometers covered during the month. At the heart of our Tata Tiago EV lies a 19.3 KWh battery, the Powerhouse that fuels its Emission-free Adventures. Over the past one month, this remarkable Electric Hatchback travelled an impressive 1191.70 kilometers. These 1191.70 kilometers were mostly covered in our Intra-intra city usage with two Inter-city trips also. The First Inter City trip, being to Manesar covering 126 kilometers with two Jam sessions of 1.15 hours each. The second Inter-city trip was to Ghaziabad covering 108 kilometers through Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Rest all the Kilometers were driven within the daily dense and crowded city streets.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Vehicle Start Sessions
Speaking of motion, this part of the App data shows the Number of times the vehicle was started (Ignition turned on) during the month. Tata Tiago EV had almost 177 starting sessions (Ignition on) during July 2023, during its 1191.70 kilometers Drive.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Drive Time
This part of the Monthly Report shows the Total Drive time of the car during the month, means the total time the car was on road whether in Jam or Moving. Out of the 30 days observed, the Tata Tiago EV spent a total of 2 days and 18 hours on the road. This statistic highlights its readiness for Daily commuting and Longer Journeys alike. The Tiago EV’s ability to cover significant distances within a short span is a reflection of the Advancements in Electric Vehicle Technology now days.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Idle Time
This statistic shows the total time the car spent on the road with ignition on without moving (Jam sessions). With 15 hours and 18 minutes of idle time, the Tata Tiago EV demonstrated its ability to manage Energy Consumption even during periods of inactivity. This attribute is a testament to the Efficiency of its Power Management Systems, ensuring minimal wastage of Energy when not in motion.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Average Speed and Maximum Speed
As per the above App data, this part of the Monthly Report shows the Average Speed and Max Speed achieved during the month. The Average Speed maintained by our Tata Tiago EV was 17.4 km/h. While this might seem low compared to traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, you can understand the kind of traffic conditions encountered by our car on Daily basis. This is also a testament to the car’s focus on Energy Conservation with Urban Mobility conditions in our Country. The Maximum Speed achieved was an impressive 92.9 km/h, which was during our Inter-city run to Manesar and Ghaziabad (Trip details and conditions as stated above). You may note from the Maximum Speed that Electric vehicles are also capable of handling Highway Speeds.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Regeneration Efficiency
One of the standout features of the Tata Tiago EV is its Regeneration Efficiency through Multi-Mode Regeneration levels, which has been recorded at an impressive 15.50% for July 2023. It means that out of the total Energy consumed to travel 1191.70 kilometers, 15.50% of the Energy was generated by the car itself. In layman language, this feature allows the car to Regenerate Energy through its Regenerative Braking System during Deceleration and Braking, thereby charging the Battery and extending the Vehicle’s Range. This Innovation not only enhances Efficiency but also provides a smoother Driving Experience. The Tata Tiago EV is equipped with a Regenerative Braking System with three modes Light, Medium and Heavy. We drove the Car at Level 2 (Medium) throughout the month.
Tata Tiago EV MR: Energy Efficiency
Now with this result, the App data answers the main question:
“Kitna deti hai?” (Average Range)
The Energy Efficiency Statistic shows the Average Energy consumed by the car to cover one kilometer.
Wh/Km = Watt Hour consumed per Kilometer
As per this App data, the Energy Efficiency of our Tata Tiago EV was a remarkable 131.4 Wh/km in our Driving Conditions (Intra-intra city). This Statistic showcases the vehicle’s ability to cover substantial Distances with minimal Energy Consumption, reinforcing its status as an Eco-friendly travel option. This data indicates that the car was able to cover almost 7.61 kilometers per Kilowatt Hour of Battery. You can understand from the table below:
Tata Tiago EV MR: Energy Efficiency and Range Table
Battery Pack | 19.3 KWh |
Converting KWh to Wh (1 KWh = 1000 Wh) | 19300 Wh
|
Energy Consumed for 1 Kilometer | 131.4 Wh |
Kilometers achieved Per KWh (1000 Wh / 131.4 Wh) | 7.61 Kilometers |
Total Range achieved Per 100% Charge (7.61 Kms X 19.3 KWh) | 146.87 Kilometers |
OR | Reverse Calculations |
19300 Wh / 131.4 Wh (Total Wh / Per Km Wh) | 146.87 Kilometers |
The Wh (Watt Hour) consumption per kilometer depends upon your traffic and driving conditions along with your driving style. The minimum we achieved was 112 Wh/Km on our drive to Ghaziabad through Meerut Expressway. The more you push the throttle, the more will be energy consumption.
Now another main question comes:
“Kitna peeti hai?” (Cost per kilometer)
To answer this question, we will take you through the below table:
Battery Pack | 19.3 KWh |
Electricity Required to Charge 0% – 100% | 19.3 Units of Electricity |
Cost of 0% – 100% Charging @ Rs. 11.00/Unit | Rs. 212.30 (19.3 * 11) |
Cost Per Km (Total Charging Cost / Range ) | Rs. 1.45/Km (212.30 / 146.70) |
The Domestic Household Electricity Rate in Delhi is Rs. 11.00 per Unit including various Surcharges, Power Adjustment Tariff and GST. The Delhi Government offers an EV Special Electricity Connection for Electric Vehicles where the Cost per Unit is subsidized at Rs. 4.50 + Adjustments + GST. The Landed subsidized per unit cost comes to around Rs. 5.50 per unit. Thereby bringing down the per Kilometer Cost to Rs. 0.72p only, of an Electric Vehicle in Delhi.
We have already applied for the Special Electric Connection and are yet to get the same. Please comment below or mail us at contact@green4wheels.com, if you wish to know the details (Application process, installation and cost details) of this EV Special Electricity Connection offered by Delhi Government.
Tata Tiago EV MR: CO2 Savings
This Statistic figure of the Tata Z-Connect App will surely give you a sense of Pride. It will get you a sense of doing something for our Nature and Environment.
This is perhaps, one of the most impactful aspects of the Tata Tiago EV, its contribution to the environment. Over the course of the month, our Tiago EV saved a staggering 1871.7 kg of CO2 Emissions, (CO2 being the main contributor to Vehicle Pollution). This means that we have saved almost 1.9 tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions to enter our Environment or Green House without compromising an inch of our daily travel. This certainly makes us Proud. This remarkable figure also underscores the pivotal role that Electric Vehicles play in reducing the Carbon Footprint and combating Climate Change in the World.
Tata Tiago EV: Conclusion
In conclusion, the Tata Tiago EV has proven its prowess as a Capable, Efficient and Eco-friendly mode of Transportation. With its impressive Range, Energy-saving features, Cost per kilometer Efficiency and substantial CO2 Savings, this Electric hatchback stands as a symbol of the Indian Automotive Industry’s commitment to sustainable Innovation. As we continue to embrace Electric Mobility, the Tata Tiago EV leads the charge into a Greener, more promising Future.
This is just a monthly usage report or an overview of Tata Tiago EV Medium range through the data generated by Tata Z-Connect App. We will soon publish a complete review of this car with different usage patterns and different driving and traffic conditions.
Please do comment below or mail us at contact@green4wheels.com , if you wish to know more about this remarkable Electric Hatchback.
Appreciate the efforts to present detailed stats about medium range. Hardly there is any authentic information available in public domain. Could you please inform if you have faced any catastrophic issues or errors using this vehicle that has made you stationary on the road? Specifically the HV Critical Error?
Thanks for your appreciation. We have driven this car for almost 9200 kms till today. Did not face a single error or any issue till date. We shall be putting a 10000 kms ownership review very soon. Pls be tuned.
Appreciate for your prompt response. Was planning to buy MR during march. Have seen enough YT videos where people are seen calling RSA since they faced this error including D2N error. The car rejected to move a inch. Unsure, if 10K kms are done by then. Could you please inform the range that you get in Delhi with MR? Although yours route is extraordinarily congested. 😊 Would you still suggest if MR is best suited for city if daily travel is within 100 kms? Or one should opt for LR?
Jitin ji, now Tata Motors have given a considerable Price Correction to all it’s Electric Vehicle range, we would suggest you to go for LR variant with a 7.2 Kwh Charger, only if your budget allows. Still managing 100 s per day including Jam Sessions with AC on will not be a problem with MR also.
Thank you, Sumit.