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Tata Motors has launched the Nexon EV at a pricetag of Rs 14.74 lakh. Customers can choose between two battery options for this electric vehicle: a 40.5kWh variant and a 30kWh variant. The Nexon EV features the same design updates as its ICE counterpart.
The exterior styling of the 2023 Tata Nexon EV is similar to that of the ICE Nexon, with some minor differences. Tata claims that the design changes improved the vehicle's aerodynamics, resulting in a 2 per cent increase in range. A prominent LED strip just above the Tata logo dominates the front, flanked by headlamps and indicators integrated into the EV-specific bumpers. The indicators have dynamic swipe functionality, similar to those of premium vehicles. The vehicle also has new 16-inch Nexon alloy wheels and a full-width LED light bar at the rear. The trunk has a large storage capacity of 350 litres, and both the front and rear have LED signatures with different patterns for different functions. There are numerous colour options available, with each trim level offering an exclusive colour choice.
The Nexon EV's interior has been completely redesigned, with a new dashboard, larger screens, updated vents, touch buttons, and a centre console. The gear lever has also been updated. The steering wheel, which is similar to that found in the new Nexon, has a backlit logo. The vehicle features a 10.2-inch customizable instrument cluster that can display maps directly from the centre console. With a 12.3-inch display that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the infotainment system is 45 per cent larger than before. It also supports voice commands in six languages, with over 200 native commands. Cruise control, wireless charging, fast-charging USB ports, rear AC vents, a premium 9-speaker JBL sound system with an external subwoofer, a cooled glovebox, and front-ventilated seats are among the other interior features.
The Nexon EV comes with two IP67-rated battery pack options. The long-range variant has a 40.5kWh battery that generates 143bhp and has a claimed range of 465km, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor. The medium-range model has a 30kWh battery, 127bhp, and a claimed range of 325km. Both models produce 215Nm of peak torque. The long-range model accelerates from 0-100kmph in 8.9 seconds and has a top speed of 150kmph, while the medium-range model accelerates from 0-100kmph in 9.2 seconds and has a top speed of 120kmph.
With a 7.2kW charger, charging the Nexon EV from 0 to 100 per cent takes 4.3 hours for the medium-range model and 6 hours for the long-range variant. With a DC fast charger, both models can reach 80 per cent charge in just 56 minutes. The vehicle has several driving and regenerative braking modes that can be selected using the paddle shifters.
Tata Motors prioritised safety with the Nexon EV, which includes six airbags, ABS, ESP, hill ascent and descent controls, TPMS, panic braking alert on taillamps, SOS alerts, seat belt reminders, and ISOFIX mounts. The vehicle has a 360-degree camera with four sensors for easier parking, as well as a blind-view monitor. The structural enhancements improve side pole impact protection.
The new Nexon EV has bi-directional charging capability, allowing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging. It also has an Arcade.ev feature, which allows users to download and use apps such as Prime Video and YouTube while the vehicle is parked. Apps for gaming are also available. The vehicle has ZConnect, which allows users to access real-time vehicle information, live location tracking, and remote control of features like locking, air conditioning, lights, and the horn.
The Tata Nexon EV will be available in six trim levels: Creative+, Fearless, Fearless+, Fearless+s, Empowered, and Empowered+.
In the Medium Range (MR) category, the Creative+ variant is available at Rs 14.74 lakh, the Fearless variant is priced at Rs 16.19 lakh, the Fearless+ variant comes in at Rs 16.69 lakh, the Fearless+ S variant is priced at Rs 17.19 lakh, and the Empowered variant is offered at Rs 17.84 lakh.
In the Long Range (LR) category, the Fearless variant is priced at Rs 18.19 lakh, the Fearless+ variant costs Rs 18.69 lakh, the Fearless+ S variant is available for Rs 19.19 lakh, and the Empowered+ variant is priced at Rs 19.94 lakh.
