Electric Tara Tiny is worlds cheapest car at only $2450, replaces the Tata Nano
March 17, 2008 By Mark
Filed under Autos, Green, Hybrid Cars
Welcome to the world’s cheapest car at only $2450, yes the car called the Tara Tiny will be replacing the Tata Nano. The price is amazing at 99,000 Indian Rupees ($ 2450) and runs on electricity.
This car was developed by Tara International, some of the features on the car are pretty basic but come on what do you want for the price a Rolls Royce, the Tara Tiny can seat 2 people and can be recharged daily at 220 volts through 15 amp sockets, a 8 hour charge enables the cars to travel 80 - 100 kilo meters.
The downside to the Electric Tara Tiny has to be the fact it will only reach a top speed of 50 km/hr (31 mph), which is not bad for urban driving. This will only come in left hand drive only and has been slated for export in the USA.
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Sir,
It is the matter of pride to that it run by electric power instead of conventional diesel or petrol. This feature makes it 100 % eco friendly. But while seeing the seating capacity it is just half to the TATA’s nano.
Why does it have 4 doors if it only seats two people?
There will also be a Tito next to tehe Tini which will have 4 seats.
But both cars will have 4 doors, so many buyers in India can let their children sit at the blank metal in the back or put some pillows inside.
Here is a photo with a blank back and 4 doors.
http://www.newlaunches.com/entry_images/0308/17/tara_tiny_boot.jpg
http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/tara_tiny_at_2450_is_the_worlds_cheapest_car_and_it_runs_on_electricity.php
Is it just me, or is that the Zap Xebra with an extra front wheel? Dashboard switches, center console, seats, ignition switch and overall construction seem identical. Top speed is advertised a little higher in the US.
There’s no need in India to fall into the motorcycle exemption for crash testing, etc. My guess is that this is the original, and the front end was modified for US imports as the Xebra.
I find what you are getting for the price incredible. Any ideas what the cost will be on US soil? I’d get one just for the heck of it for that kind of $$,
Electric Tara Tiny is worlds cheapest car at only $2450, replaces the Tata Nano
How can we in America purchase this car, and if we cant why This is wat we with gas prices and all.
when are these coming to the US and what will be the price tag when they get here?
Unfortunately it may not meet North American safety standards or speed requirements but how long before they improve the quality making it to marketable in North America. If our auto industry does not soon begin offering economical environmentally alternatives to the expensive to fuel & operate ICE vehicles we will continue buying imported vehicles resulting in the decline of out auto industry that will have a major native impact our economy. Mike (Canada)
@ Jeff, Cindy, James:
I really believe this is available in the US already. It’s the ZAP Xebra (http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/xebra-sedan). The top speed listed above is a mistake — I’ve seen it listed at ~40 MPH in other stories about the Tara Tiny.
It can be driven on public streets in the US right now. The drawback is that the US version has a single front wheel, thus falling into the motorcycle class and requiring a motorcycle driver’s license. As Michael noted, the vehicle would not meet safety standards if it had four vehicles and were classed as an automobile.
This will likely meet the requiments as stated in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 (49 CFR 571.500). The top speed allowed under this standard is 25 mph but certain states are allowing 35 mph. While there may be similarities with the ZAP Xebra, it appears to have a different drive train.
If shipped to the US, there would likely need to be a distributor here. To reduce shipping costs, such an organisation might source batteries here, installing them when the cars arrive.
Rather than setting up dealers, I’d suggest creating an internet-based ownership club that swaps information about service issues etc. If a warranty issue arises, club members could voluntarily assist in replacing parts, sending the defective part back to the distributor after replacement. This is the only way that we can enjoy truly low-cost electrics in the US.
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Do you really need a motorcycle licence to drive a 3-wheeler in the US? The Aptera Typ-1 EV is also a three wheller but will not require a motorcycle licence…At least thats what their homepage says.
I don’t think that car will make it to our streets in Europe or the US at that price. But it will put some pressure on other car makers to follow the example to go electric.
http://www.ecocarforum.com
It may vary by state, but in my state, at least, if the vehicle is classed as a motorcycle, one needs a motorcycle license to operate it. Because it’s low-speed and low-power, some states may let you get by with a lower class of motorcycle license. It makes a certain amount of sense to me to require the license — driving with a single front wheel is a different experience, especially when dealing with rough roads or inclement weather.
On the other hand, I would be willing to bet that a good number owners of ZAP Xebras don’t have motorcycle licenses, and the dealers I’ve run into don’t make a point of mentioning it.
@ Jeffrey B. — Other sites list the top speed as 60-70 kph, which is in line with the Xebra and too fast for the Federal LSV exemptions. Various other sources also note its similarities to the Xebra with a different front end. Regardles, my point was that you can buy the Tiny or a substantially similar vehicle in the US right now, and the price is around $11,000.
Why do inexpensive electric cars usually look like clown cars and not look sporty?
I Live in Bangalore where can you book this car ?
which state, city the car made in india
Tara international - noted independent co. - or linked with any other co. ? = am sure not with tata or ?
i want to take dealership of this car & also coming products of tara tiny & others.
get back to me on my mail
nainshank@gmail.com
When and where can I buy a Tara Tiny in the US?