Tata Tiago EV Facelift Review: Best Sub-₹10 Lakh EV?

The 2026 Tiago EV facelift is priced between ₹6.99-9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). That's actually lower than that of its predecessor. On top of that, if you opt for the battery as a service option, you can get the Tiago EV for as low as ₹4.69 lakh, plus an additional ₹2.60 for every kilometre driven.

That price, along with everything new that Tata has thrown into this facelift, makes this thing a perfect budget EV, at least on paper. But does that translate well into the real world?

Tata Tiago EV Facelift: Battery & Driving Impressions

The best thing about this new Tiago EV is that Tata is giving a lifetime warranty on the battery pack, which is a big peace of mind for those transitioning to EVs, although, only the first owner of the car will be eligible for this.

And then you also get 40% faster charging if you use 30kW DC charging. A 20 to 80% top-up now takes a claimed 35 minutes. I'm currently driving the 24 kWh extended range model and this one has a claimed range of 285 km, whereas the lower 19.2 kWh version gets 226 km of maximum range.

This 24 kWh variant generates 74 bhp and 114 Nm. You get 2 drive modes here: Normal and Sport. Switching to Sport mode livens things up quite a bit. You definitely get that initial surge of acceleration that you associate with EVs. The power does fade away as the speed builds, but this is actually very quick for a sub ₹10 lakh car, and the added EV refinement is just icing on the cake.

There are 3 levels of regenerative braking, with Level 2 striking the right balance in my opinion. How many kilometres that adds to your daily drive will only come up on a longer drive. Sadly, I did not get much time with the car.

Tata Tiago EV Facelift: Interior

Whether you're the driver or a passenger, the thing you'd appreciate the most about the Tiago EV is this interior. It is literally so new that it feels like a next generation model, and not a facelift.

The new layered dashboard looks like it belongs to a more expensive car. The dash comes with this nice soft touch fabric, which is quite unheard of on a small hatchback.

The 10.2-inch floating infotainment display is nice and crisp. Then, you have a 360-degree camera, connected car technology, and rear AC vents that greatly add to the convenience. The new steering wheel is also finished in matte instead of gloss, so no more worrying about scratches. However, it is odd that the EV misses out on wireless charging and a rear 65W USB-C port, which the petrol offers. The interior quality also lacks consistency, as some plastic bits aren't sturdy enough.

The rear is quite a comfortable place to be in, especially when you consider how compact this car is. The legroom is good for a person of my frame and the rear seats are quite comfortable too.

Mind you, the dimensions of the car have not changed, so the legroom is the same as before. But what's new is the suspension and that's exactly why the ride has improved.

Tata Tiago EV Facelift: Ride & Handling

The ride quality is incredibly absorbent. I like what Tata has done with the new suspension here. So, I'd say that the Tiago is one of the most comfortable hatchbacks around. It's also quite good to drive, with handling being quite predictable and good stability around corners. In fact, I found it to be more planted than the petrol Tiago facelift, maybe that’s because the positioning of the battery pack creates a better centre of gravity.

Tata Tiago EV Facelift: Safety

Safety is a big deal for Tata and it has not cut corners in this department. Tata is also giving 6 airbags as standard on all variants of the Tiago facelift, both EV and ICE. Tata also claims that the body shell is now stronger than before, but let's wait for an official crash test rating for this car.

Tata Tiago EV Facelift: Design

The design changes really help the Tiago EV look contemporary, especially from the rear. The body coloured front fascia also looks quite funky, although I do find the petrol powered Tiago more aggressive and attractive. But, all variants of the EV are stuck on 14-inch steel wheels, even though the top-end petrol gets 15-inch alloys.

Verdict

There's no denying the strong value proposition the Tiago brings to the table, but it still has rivals. The Comet is pricier, starting at ₹5 lakh rupees for the BaaS version and over ₹7 lakh for the normal version. Citroen's e-C3 is over ₹4 lakh costlier compared to the Tiago EV, with the price breaking the ₹11 lakh barrier.

So does the Tiago EV become the only choice bringing in a strong value proposition? Sure looks like that.