Tata Tiago EV price in Kolkata

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We would suggest going for the Tata Tiago EV. It suits your usage very well because it offers more than enough real-world range for your daily running, so you will not have to worry about charging frequently. At the same time, it is easy to drive, smooth and silent, which makes school runs and city driving completely stress-free.It also works well as a proper family car, with usable space and comfort, unlike smaller city-focused EVs like the MG Comet. Overall, it feels like a normal hatchback experience, which makes it easy to adapt to if you are switching from a petrol car.If your usage is strictly within tight city areas and you want something even easier to park and manoeuvre, you can also consider the MG Comet EV, but it is more of a city-only car with limited practicality.

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Go for the Tata Tiago EV. With 95% of your usage in the city, its silent and smooth automatic drive, along with a 200 to 230 km real-world city range, will suit your daily urban commutes best. This is, of course, assuming you have access to charging at home or your workplace, as relying on public chargers is not very convenient.While the medium-range variant would also suffice for your city's needs, you could consider the long-range instead if your budget allows. This way you will need fewer charges per week, and it would be more handy on the odd occasion when you do travel outside the city. Furthermore, as batteries age, their capacity and thus the car's driving range will drop. With the Long Range variant, this would be better offset.

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There's actually quite a variety of automatic hatchbacks within your budget. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and its twin, the Toyota Glanza, are well-rounded products. Good ride comfort and excellent fuel economy are highlights, and the AMT gearbox is good enough for average driving. However, gearshifts aren't the smoothest, and you'll feel this over a quick overtaking manoeuvre. If you are open to the Citroen brand, the C3 is a great option. Its 1.2-litre engine and torque converter auto gearbox combo is excellent, and ride comfort is also very good.You could also look at the Tata Altroz DCA in Creative S trim. The dual-clutch auto gearbox is very smooth and well-suited to city use. There's also a toughness to the package that gives great confidence at highway speeds.We are also fans of the smooth and polished Hyundai i20 CVT, but the Sportz(O) that fits your budget isn't an ideal choice as it misses out on the safety of a rear wiper. Finally, if you have the option to install an EV charger at home or office, the Tata Tiago EV is also an option to consider. Being all-electric, it's super smooth and very refined. However, it works best as a city car.

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Tata Tiago EV

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The Tata Tiago EV is a good option if most of your usage is within city limits and you have the option to install a charger at your home or workplace. Range is comfortable for intra-city commutes, but it's not the ideal long-distance car.You'll find the Tiago EV far superior to your current Tiago in performance, smoothness and refinement. At the same time, the EV retains the easy-to-drive nature, tough build and comfortable ride of the Tiago petrol.

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You already have a good mix in the family with the Tata Tiago EV for city duties and the Tata Altroz for regular use, so this new EV will clearly step up as your primary workhorse, covering 80 to 100km daily plus a proper outstation run once a month. With both home and office charging in place, you’re in the ideal situation to own a larger electric car.Between the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra XEV 9e, we lean towards the 9e. It simply feels more sorted to drive. The ride and handling balance is better resolved, whereas the Harrier EV feels heavier and slightly top-heavy in comparison. That weight is noticeable, especially when changing direction or driving briskly.Range is another important factor in your case. The Mahindra XEV 9e offers roughly 90 to 100km more real-world range than the Harrier EV, and that extra buffer makes a meaningful difference for your monthly highway trips. It reduces range anxiety and gives you more flexibility with charging stops.If you are open to stretching within the segment, an even more compelling option is the Mahindra XEV 9S. It offers more equipment, more space and the added flexibility of a third row, which could be useful for family trips. The range is similar to the 9e, so you’re not compromising there. The only trade-off is that the ride is tuned on the softer side, and at highway speeds, there is a bit of vertical movement. It’s not as tied-down as the 9e or even the Harrier EV, but it’s not a deal breaker either.Given your usage pattern involving high daily running and regular highway trips, range, efficiency and overall driving polish matter most. For that reason, the XEV 9e is the more rounded choice between the two you shortlisted. If space and flexibility are higher on your priority list, the 9S would be our overall pick in this bracket.

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140km a day is a fair bit of running, and we can understand why the low running cost of CNG appealed to you. But as you say, CNG has its downsides, and queuing to fill it is one of them. A hybrid is a good altenative but there is nothing available in your Rs 15 lakh budget. There are lots of good petrol and diesel automatics in the Rs. 15 lakh range, but the fuel cost would burn a hole in your pocket. An EV makes the most sense, and this is an opportune time to switch to one. They are the best automatics, and you will find EVs a joy to drive after dealing with the heavy clutch of your manual Maruti Ertiga. We assume you can install a home charger, in which case your other bugbear of filling at a fuel station is eliminated. Your fuel station is effectively at home. And with the home charging, your electricity costs are low, which in turn makes your 140km drive extremely light on the pocket. The trouble is that there are not too many EVs around the Rs 15 lakh mark, but there are some good options. The new Tata Punch EV is the best option, but it's a little tight in the back. However, since you drive yourself, this shouldn’t be an issue. A cheaper alternative, but not as nice to drive, is the Tata Tiago EV, a no-nonsense car with a lower range than the Punch. So, you will have to charge it every day.

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There aren't too many electric cars below the Rs 13 lakh mark, just the MG Comet, the Tata Tiago EV, and the Tata Punch EV.If you plan to keep your current Maruti Suzuki Celerio, the MG Comet will do well as an intra-city commuter and as a good second car. However, if you need this as a primary car, we would recommend the electric Tata Punch. The four doors make it more practical, and the larger wheels and better high-speed performance give you the flexibility to take it on small trips out of the city too.You will get the medium range within your budget, but if you can stretch it, the long range would make good sense as a primary car.

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With a Rs 10 lakh budget, the Tata Tiago EV will be a good option for you. The Tiago EV is a smooth and sensible car, and its small footprint makes it adept for urban usage. It gets a 24kWh battery and its real-world range is around 190km, twice as much as your daily usage. However, you will have to charge it almost daily to ensure there is more than sufficient range at all times. By charging the car at your home, the running costs of this EV will be similar to or even lower than those of a bike. Alternatively, you could opt for a diesel Tata Altroz. It is a very fuel-efficient option, and even though the running costs will be higher than an EV, these will still be significantly lower than a similarly priced petrol car.

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Unfortunately, no EV is available within a budget of Rs 7 lakh. You will have to extend your budget by at least 1-1.50 lakh to purchase the entry-level MG Comet or Tata Tiago EV. The MG Comet is an excellent urban runabout, due to its tiny footprint, which makes it easy to manoeuvre and park. Occasionally, it can seat four passengers in relative comfort, with the only limiting factor being access to its rear seats due to its two-door layout. The Tata Tiago EV is relatively more conventional in its approach, and it drives a bit better than the Comet. Also, it is the Tata Tiago EV, which will feel a bit more comfortable and confident for the occasional highway drives. Hence, if this is going to be your primary vehicle, we'd recommend the Tata Tiago EV for its well-roundedness.

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Tata Punch EV is a better option for your usage. In our real-world range test, Punch EV Long Range delivered 229km with an efficiency of 6.54km/kWh. As you travel around 120 km a day, Punch EV LR will offer you more and a hassle-free ownership experience.Tata Tiago EV has a real-world range of around 187 km (as tested by us), which is manageable, but will always be borderline for your usage. Punch EV's cabin is also more spacious and can carry more luggage compared to the Tiago EV. So, unless you are on a budget, you should go for the Tata Punch EV LR.

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