Tata EVs and their real world range explained including Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV and Tigor EV

When it comes to all-electric options, Tata has solutions for customers in different price ranges, from the entry-level Tiago EV to the newly launched Curvv EV. However, assessing an EV’s range in real-world conditions is crucial, as the range claimed by manufacturers often reflects ideal conditions, leading to optimistic figures.

In this report, we provide a comprehensive overview of the real-world driving range of all Tata EVs based on our tests, and let you know what these models are really capable of on the road.

Tata Curvv EV

Before we dive straight into the numbers, let’s first understand the circumstances Curvv EV was under tested. We charged the Curvv EV to 100%, set it to ‘Eco’ mode and drove it through a mix of uphill and downhill roads, motorways, country lanes and busy city traffic. The regenerative braking was adjusted during the test, increasing the range.

Notably, the AC was set to 23 degrees and seat ventilation was in use. Under these conditions, the Curvv EV achieved a real-world range of 381 km, which is less than 400 km. We believe that with cooler climatic conditions and a flatter surface, the Curvv EV could have exceeded the 400 km mark, as the temperature at the end of the tests was around 33 degrees.

Tata Nexon EV

Conditions were slightly different when testing the Nexon EVespecially in terms of temperature. On test day it was 41 degrees, so we kept the cabin as cool as possible. In these warm conditions, the Nexon EV delivered a range of approximately 284 km on our usual route, including inclines, descents, rural roads, highways and busy city streets.

We tested the Nexon EV later on a much cooler day. With regenerative braking, adapted to traffic conditions and without additional load, it achieved a range of 299 km. In short, depending on the weather and load, the Nexon EV can travel between 284.2 km and 299 km.

Recently, Tata also made the Curvv’s 45 kWh battery pack available for the Nexon EV, and we have yet to test that in practice.

Tata Punch EV

As for the Punch EVthe test conditions were comparable to our usual roads. It was charged to 100% and driving like a typical individual, without any technology to maximize mileage, and the air conditioning was in constant use due to the summer heat. The Punch EV delivered a real-world range of 258.6km, which is around 30% lower than the claimed range.

Tata Tiago EV

In our test, Tata’s most affordable all-electric hatchback is the Tiago EVwas mainly driven on city roads with moderate to heavy traffic. This is ideal as consumers are more likely to use the Tiago EV for their daily commute. Although the claimed range of the Tiago EV is 315 km, in practice it delivers a range of 215 km. So if your routine commute is within a 40 km radius, the Tiago EV will easily last you all week.

Tata Tigor EV

Finally, we have the Tigor EVwhich is built on the same platform as the Tiago EV, but has a slightly larger 26 kWh battery pack. This does not affect the range claimed by MIDC, but does translate into an additional 12 km under real-world conditions compared to the Tiago EV, bringing the total range to 227 km. The vehicle was tested on normal city roads with typical traffic conditions.

Let us know in the comments which Tata EV you would choose, based on your consumption.