Tata Motors has delivered the first set of Tigor EV (EVs) to state-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) as part of their initiative to procure 10,000 electric vehicles. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors handed over the keys of the Tigor Electric Vehicles to Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, EESL, accompanied by the senior management teams from both the companies.
“This initiative of the Government of India to procure 10,000 electric vehicles is a bold step in terms of promoting green & sustainable transport solutions. We, at Tata Motors are extremely proud to be part of this project and are supportive of the Government’s transformational vision of auto electrification in India. With Tigor EV, we have begun our journey in boosting e-mobility and will offer a full range of electric vehicles to the Indian customers. This tender has effectively paved way for connecting our aspirations in the e-mobility space with the vision of the Government,” commented Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors.
The Tata Tigor EV is a fully electric and zero-emission car. The electric version of India’s first StyleBack comes with a stunning, break-free and revolutionary design. As per the deal with EESL, the Tigor EV will be delivered in three trim variants – Base, Premium and High. All cars will be painted in Pearlescent White colour and get blue decals.
The Tata Tigor EV is fitted with a single speed, automatic transmission which provides maximized efficiency and seamless acceleration. The electric drive systems for the Tigor EV is developed and supplied by Electra EV, a company established to develop and supply electric drive systems for the automotive sector. The Tigor Electric Vehicle, across the variants, would have FATC (Fully Automatic AC) to provide maximum comfort to its occupants.
Tata Motors had qualified as L1 bidder in the midst of stiff competition and won the tender floated by EESL in September 2017. For phase 1, Tata Motors is required to deliver 250 Tigor EVs, for which it has received a LoA.
