A practical and cost-effective solution for urban logistics businesses looking to transition to green energy while maintaining a 1-ton payload capacity. It suits small business owners who operate within city limits where the 280km NEDC range is sufficient.
Best for buyers prioritizing the lowest entry price into the Tigor EV range. It is still a fully usable EV, but the low-trim feature set looks sparse against the price. For city commuting, it makes sense if you want the Tata EV badge and basic safety without paying for extras.
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
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As of September 2026, the Foton TM1 EV starts at Rs 28.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.49 lakh less than the Tata Tigor EV at Rs 29.99 lakh.
The Foton TM1 EV costs Rs 28.5 lakh to Rs 33.99 lakh and the Tata Tigor EV costs Rs 29.99 lakh to Rs 34 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.