Question 1

What is Tata.ev BaaS?

Accepted Answer

It is a dual-loan finance product in which the battery cost is separated from the vehicle's upfront price and financed independently.

Question 2

Which Tata.ev EVs offer BaaS now?

Accepted Answer

All of them: Tiago.ev, Punch.ev, Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, Sierra.ev and Harrier.ev.

Question 3

What is the cheapest Tata.ev EV under BaaS?

Accepted Answer

The Tiago.ev, with a starting BaaS vehicle price of ₹4.69 lakh, compared with a regular starting price of ₹6.99 lakh.

Question 4

What does BaaS cost per km on the Nexon.ev?

Accepted Answer

The battery financing/usage cost is ₹4.4/km, with a starting BaaS vehicle price of ₹8.99 lakh (regular starting price ₹14.34 lakh).

Question 5

Which Tata.ev has the highest per-km BaaS cost?

Accepted Answer

The Harrier.ev, at ₹5.9/km, with a starting BaaS vehicle price of ₹14.49 lakh.

Question 6

Does the battery EMI include charging or maintenance?

Accepted Answer

No. It excludes charging, maintenance, repairs and other associated costs.

Question 7

What decides the battery EMI?

Accepted Answer

Battery size, down payment and tenure.

Question 8

Are the vehicle and battery on one loan?

Accepted Answer

No. They are financed through separate loan accounts.

Question 9

Can I still buy a Tata.ev outright?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Customers can buy the EV outright, including the battery.

Question 10

Is BaaS available to commercial buyers?

Accepted Answer

The quoted prices are for personal users only.

Tata BaaS

Tata.ev Extends Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) to Its Entire EV Portfolio: Prices, Per-km Costs and How It Works