With the launch of the new Tata Tigor EV, the global NCAP has also revealed its crash test report as a part of its #SaferCarsForIndia campaign. And no wonder, it has also received a 4-star safety rating as its ICE counterpart. It was the first-ever EV tested by the Global NCAP.
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As per the report, the tested vehicle was having two airbags and ABS as standard safety features. The electrified Tata sedan scored 12 out of 17 points for adult occupants, while in the child occupants test, it received 37.24 out of 49 points. Its bodyshell and footwell area was rated as unstable. The protection for the head was rated as good for the driver and adequate for the passenger. The chest protection for the passenger was termed as adequate while for the driver, it was marked as marginal. However, there was good protection to the neck of both adult occupants.
On the other hand, the driver and passenger's knees showed marginal protection as they could impact dangerous structures behind the dashboard supported by the Tranfascia tube. However, there was adequate and good protection for driver and passenger tibias.
Since Tata Tigor EV doesn't offer ISOFIX child seat anchorages, the child seats for the 3-year-old and 1.5-year-old were installed RWF with the adult seatbelt, thereby preventing excessive forward movement during the impact and offering a good level of chest & head protection.
The global NCAP has officially stated that the improvement could be made to the Tigor EV's rating by equipping the model with standard fitment of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side-impact protection, 3-point belts in all seating positions, and ISOFIX connectors.
Commenting on the test results, Alejandro Furas, Secretary-General of Global NCAP said –
Tata has shown consistent safety improvements throughout its fleet range. The Tigor demonstrates that improvements are also possible with EV models, which can pose a technical challenge because of the electric powertrain system. Tata should be recognised and applauded for this commitment to improving their vehicles in response to Global NCAP’s call to democratise vehicle safety.
