Bring home an electric car at a starting price of just ₹ 4.69 lakh; New Tata Tiago EV Facelift changes the whole game Enjoy electric in the budget of petrol cars: New Tata Tiago EV Facelift 2026 launched; Prices reduced drastically with BaaS scheme

Tata Motors has once again played a big bet to bring electric vehicles (EV) within the reach of common people in the Indian automobile market. The company has launched the new updated version of its most popular electric hatchback Tata Tiago EV Facelift 2026 in India. This is not just a minor cosmetic change, but Tata has completely changed the look, cabin and above all its ownership model of this car.

The starting ex-showroom price of this new electric hatchback has been fixed at ₹ 6.99 lakh. But the most interesting thing is that Tata is also offering it with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option. By choosing this option, the starting price of the car comes down to just ₹ 4.69 lakh, while you will have to pay the battery cost separately at the rate of ₹ 2.6 per kilometer. This means you can now bring home an advanced electric car at the price of an ordinary petrol hatchback. Let us remind you that the price of its old model used to be between ₹ 7.99 lakh to ₹ 11.14 lakh.

Tata Tiago EV Facelift 2026: Variants and prices (ex-showroom)

Tata has introduced this new hatchback in four main variants according to different budgets and needs:

No longer a budget car, it will now look and feel ‘premium’

Through this facelift, Tata Motors has tried to establish Tiago.ev as a premium small car by taking it out of the scope of just an ‘affordable or budget EV’. This change can be clearly seen in the design and interior of the vehicle.

How much has the car changed externally?

The exterior design of the vehicle now looks cleaner, modern and futuristic than ever before. Its front look has been improved a lot. great new car LED headlights, connected taillights And completely newly designed alloy wheels have been provided, which give it a different and bold presence on the road.

New feel of cabin and dashboard

The biggest and main change is felt as soon as you step inside the car. To make the cabin more luxurious, new and better materials have been used in it.

• Large Touchscreen Display: Now a big one on the dashboard supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 26.03 cm (10.25 in) HD touchscreen infotainment system Has been given.

• Premium Finishing: Inside the car, the digital instrument cluster along with the dashboard has a special ‘Fabricia Lux’ finish, which is not commonly seen in cars in this segment.

Long list of features: which can compete with big cars

In this small electric car, Tata has included such features related to safety and comfort which are usually seen in big and expensive SUVs:

• 360-degree camera and blind view monitor (To make parking easier in tight spaces)

• More than 40 connected car features and smartwatch connectivity

• cruise control and for rear passengers Rear AC Vents

• Automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers and push-button start

Number one in safety: 6 airbags standard

Tata has left no stone unturned on the safety front. Now in the new Tiago EV 6 airbags standard (i.e. in all variants) are given. Apart from this, modern facilities like Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Hold Assist and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) have been provided to keep the vehicle safe on turns.

End battery tension forever:

The biggest concern of first-time EV buyers is the battery failure and the cost of its replacement. Tata has removed this fear forever by adopting a 24 kilowatt-hour (24 kWh) model. Lifetime High-Value Battery Warranty Has announced to give.

Range, charging speed and performance

The charging technology and range have been optimized for Indian conditions to improve everyday usability of the vehicle:

• Real-World Range:

  
  

  • 19.2 kWh battery pack: In daily use, it will easily give an actual range of about 160 to 170 kilometers.

  • 24 kWh battery pack: Capable of delivering a real-world range of approximately 205 to 215 kilometers on a single charge.

• Fast Charging: If you are on a journey, this car can be charged with the help of fast charger. 100 kilometers in 18 minutes Can achieve a walking range of up to.

• Pickup and Speed: Thanks to the instant torque of the electric motor, the car is only 0 to 60 kmph in 5.7 seconds Picks up speed.

Useful thing: This new strategy by Tata Motors is clearly aimed at attracting customers who are upset with rising petrol prices but were put off by the high starting price of EVs. By bringing down the starting price below Rs 5 lakh through the BaaS model, the company has now made driving an electric car a very easy and sensible option for every common Indian.