Tata Motors has sold 50,000 units of the Nexon EV in less than four years of the SUV's launch in 2020. The Nexon EV is available in two versions – Prime and Max – and prices range between Rs 14.49 lakh to Rs 19.54 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
- Tata Nexon EV gets two versions – Prime and Max
- It rivals the Mahindra XUV400
Tata Nexon EV powertrain
The Nexon EV Prime comes with a 30.2kWh battery that has an ARAI-certified range of 312km. The Max, however, has a larger, 40.5kWh battery with a range of 453km (MIDC). Both versions get an IP67 rating for their batteries and both come with either a 3.3kW or a 7.2kW charger. The EV Prime can charge from 10-80 percent in 60 minutes using a DC fast charger, and the EV Max can charge from 0-80 percent in 56 minutes using a 50kW DC fast charger.
The EV Prime and EV Max use a permanent magnet synchronous motor and in the Prime, it develops 129hp and 245Nm of torque, whereas it develops 143hp and 250Nm in the Max version. With this, the EV Prime can achieve a 0-100kph time of 9.9secs (claimed) and the EV Max can do the same sprint in a claimed nine seconds.
Tata Nexon EV features
Tata Motors recently added its new 10.25-inch touchscreen in the XZ+ Lux trim and the EV Max Dark edition. This new infotainment system includes features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, an upgraded reverse camera and an integrated voice assistant. Other variants of the two EVs get the older, 7-inch touchscreen and both infotainment systems are paired with an 8-speaker system.
The ICE-powered Nexon is due to receive a facelift in August this year and it is expected to feature the new infotainment system as well. The Nexon EV is also expected to get similar updates and should follow the ICE version soon.
Tata Nexon EV rivals
The Nexon EV Prime and EV Max rival the newly launched Mahindra XUV400, which retails between Rs 15.99 lakh-18.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
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