If you’re in the market for an affordable, entry-level EV for urban usage, the Tata Tiago EV is a very compelling product. It’s got a traditional four-door body style that does not compromise on practicality unlike the MG Comet, it has got sufficient range for a week’s worth of use with two or three charges at home, and the compact dimensions make it ideal for the city. First, let’s explore why you should consider the Tiago EV, and a few reasons why you might want to look elsewhere.

Value for money

One of the biggest reasons to consider the Tiago EV is its value-for-money quotient. Priced between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 11.14 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tiago EV strikes a good balance between comfort, features, safety and everyday usability. The top-spec Tiago EV is Rs 1.14 lakh more expensive than an MG Comet, but it offers more space, practicality and range. Meanwhile, its direct rival, the Citroen eC3 is priced between Rs 12.90 lakh and Rs 13.53 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes the Tiago EV a steal deal.

Excellent ride comfort

A highlight of the Tiago EV is its suspension, which feels mature and soaks up even the harshest of road shocks. Given that most urban Indian roads are pothole-ridden, the Tiago EV should feel right at home navigating our streets. The light steering and tight turning radius make it easy to weave in and out of traffic gaps and tight parking spots. The electric powertrain also delivers a very smooth and refined driving experience, offering much better drivability than the ICE Tiago.

Well-equipped cabin

A 2025 model year update in January has brought the Tiago EV in line with newer Tata EVs. Not only did Tata throw in subtle exterior and interior cosmetic updates, but it also updated the hatchback with its latest 10.25-inch touchscreen – with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay – and a fully digital instrument cluster. The Tiago EV also comes equipped with cruise control, auto LED headlamps with LED DRLs, rain sensing wipers, an electric tailgate release, connected tech and automatic climate control.

Talking about safety features, the Tiago EV gets a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold control, electronic stability program (ESP) and a reversing camera with guidelines.

That said, here are a couple of reasons why you may not want to buy the Tiago EV.

Misses that initial electric pep

If you’re looking to buy an EV with sharp off-the-line performance, the Tiago EV may not be the ideal vehicle for you. With 74hp in the LR variant, the Tiago EV’s throttle response is smooth and linear, although acceleration isn’t particularly ‘electrifying’. It is adequately peppy in most urban applications to keep up with traffic and tuck into gaps. It gets City and Sport drive modes, but you will miss the snappy acceleration that’s typical to a lot of EVs, with full performance unlocked only in the latter.

Limited boot space

At 240 litres, the Tiago EV’s boot isn’t particularly large. While this may not be a problem on your daily commutes, you may be left wanting more space on the occasional airport run with an entire family’s luggage. Tata only provides a puncture repair kit, not a spare wheel. So that’s a small inconvenience you’ll have to make peace with.

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