Tata Motors has launched the Tigor EV – the first of its 10 electric vehicles planned under the electrification programme. The new Tigor EV will go on sale from the 31^st of August and customers can pre-book the car for INR 21,000 online or at the nearest Tata showroom.

Initially launched in September 2017, the Tigor EV was only available for government officials as part of the prestigious EESL tender. Tata then offered the Tigor EV on sale for private buyers in 2019 but found few takers because of its limited range.

Tata Motors has now revamped the Tigor EV with its Ziptron technology. The updated EV is built around the five pillars of Ziptron technology: performance, technology, reliability, charging and comfort.

In terms of performance, the Tigor EV now packs a bigger 26 kWh battery pack that produces a peak power of 55 kW (75 hp) and a peak torque of 170 Nm, capable of throttling the car from 0-60 kmph in under 5.7 seconds. On the technology front, the vehicle is equipped with a tailor-made battery management system that features an intelligent energy regeneration capability and iRA-connected car technology that packs in 30 plus functions. Tata has also used a unique low resistance tyre on the car that reduces rolling resistance by 10 percent and helps improve the range of the vehicle.

The new Tigor EV is compatible with the global standard CCS-2 fast-charging system and can also be charged from any 15-ampere socket with the included charging kit. While a fast charger can top up the battery from 0-80 percent in just 60 minutes, the standard wall socket charger will require approximately 8.5 hours to charge the car to 80 percent. The new Tigor EV has been tested for over 35 lakh km in the harshest weather conditions and has achieved IP67 water and dust resistance rating for the motor and the battery pack. Along with that, for peace of mind ownership experience, Tata Motors is offering an 8-year or 1.6 lakh-km warranty on the motor and the battery.

In terms of comfort, the new Tigor EV features a spacious cabin with minimal vibrations and noise, along with a retuned suspension for a balanced ride. On the inside, the Tigor EV offers a 7-inch Harman touchscreen system with four speakers and four tweeters, and an auto AC function. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, hill ascent and hill descent control are offered as standard on all models of the Tigor EV.

For added safety and comfort of its customers, Tata Motors is offering a free puncture repair kit and a 15-ampere wall charger with the car.

While the official figures are not out yet, we can expect the Tigor EV to offer a minimum range of around 250 km. (MT)

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.