Production company Tigarbo Eco announced that sales of the Elecar Tigarbo GT-B electric car were slated to begin in April 2023, with the price for the new model to be disclosed at that time, according to Autostat. This update framed the GT-B as a new electric offering from a regional innovator, signaling an important step in Russia’s evolving electric vehicle ecosystem as reported by Autostat.
The Elecar Tigarbo GT-B is currently undergoing extensive road testing. Final assembly is planned at the Tigarbo Eco plant located in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov Region. In the initial production phase, the company aims to reach an 80 percent localization rate, with a long-term goal of achieving full 100 percent localization once mass production ramps up. This localization strategy is designed to strengthen supply chains and create local job opportunities, a move observed across the industry as manufacturers increasingly integrate domestic components. Autostat provided the core details of these plans.
Designed to seat two occupants, the GT-B measures 3120 by 1420 by 1850 millimeters and tips the scales at 650 kilograms. The vehicle rides on a platform derived from the Elecar 5E-Tigarbo 2G serial golf cart, a platform that has been on the market since mid-2018 and is currently priced around 1.35 million rubles. The choice of platform underpins the GT-B’s compact urban focus while leveraging existing electric vehicle technologies to keep development costs in check.
The GT-B is powered by a 20-watt water-cooled electric motor and delivers an estimated range of 60 kilometers on a single charge. Maximum speed will be established once testing is complete. The design includes a roll cage, rigid-body spacers, and two bucket seats with four-point seat belts, reflecting a commitment to safety and occupant protection in a lightweight package. With its certification pathway and road-legal features, the GT-B is intended for use on public roads in appropriate jurisdictions, opening the door to city driving and short regional trips.
Earlier reports framed the project within a broader market context, noting other unique electric vehicle concepts and regional developments. The overall direction points to a growing interest in compact, low-cost electric mobility that can appeal to urban commuters and enthusiasts alike, while also contributing to regional industrial diversification and sustainability goals. Autostat’s ongoing coverage has helped situate the GT-B within this expanding landscape, highlighting how manufacturers adapt to regulatory environments, supply chain realities, and consumer demand.