Tata Nexon EV review, road test
The Nexon EV is India’s best-selling electric car and has recently been enhanced by a comprehensive software update. Is this the EV you should put your money on?
Published on Jan 22, 2021 02:00:00 PM
Front seats are comfortable, with plenty of adjustment and support on offer.
350-litre boot is large; additionally, the seats fold down flat in a 60:40 ratio.
The only charging provision for rear passengers is at an odd location; it’s near the rear parcel shelf.
Tech Specs
| Price | Electric |
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| Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi | Rs 13.99-16.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India) |
| Ex-showroom - Delhi | Rs 16.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India) |
| Warranty | 3 years or 1,25,000km + 8 years or 1,60,000km on b |
| Engine | Electric |
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| Fuel Type / Propulsion | Electric |
| Electric motor power (hp) | 129hp |
| Electric motor torque (Nm) | 245Nm |
| Motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Battery capacity | 30.2kWh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Voltage | 320V |
| Transmission | Electric |
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| Gearbox Type | Automatic |
| No of Gears | Single-speed |
| Braking | Electric |
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| 80 - 0 kph (mts, sec) | 27.34m, 2.44s |
| Acceleration | Electric |
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| 0 - 10 kph (sec) | 0.80s (Sport), 1.13s(D) |
| 0 - 20 kph (sec) | 1.51s (Sport), 2.28s (D) |
| 0 - 30 kph (sec) | 2.19s (Sport), 3.45s (D) |
| 0 - 40 kph (sec) | 2.87s (Sport), 4.68s (D) |
| 0 - 50 kph (sec) | 3.55s (Sport), 5.95s (D) |
| 0 - 60 kph (sec) | 4.36s (Sport), 7.32s (D) |
| 0 - 70 kph (sec) | 5.33s (Sport), 8.95s (D) |
| 0 - 80 kph (sec) | 6.47s (Sport), 10.89s (D) |
| 0 - 90 kph (sec) | 7.80s (Sport), 13.23s (D) |
| 0 - 100 kph (sec) | 9.30s (Sport), 16.14s (D) |
| 0 - 110 kph (sec) | 11.04s (Sport), 19.62s (D) |
| 0 - 120 kph (sec) | 16.12s (Sport), --- |
| Noise Level | Electric |
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| Idle (dB) | 33.8dB |
| Idle with AC blower at half (dB) | 58.1dB |
| 50 kph AC off (dB) | 61.7dB |
| 80 kph AC off (dB) | 67.5dB |
| Body | Electric |
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| Construction | Five-door, monocoque SUV |
| Weight (kg) | 1400kg |
| Front Tyre | 215/60 R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60 R16 |
| Spare Tyre | 215/60 R16 |
| Suspension | Electric |
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| Front | Independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear | Torsion beam with hydraulic shock absorbers, coil |
| Steering | Electric |
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| Type | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Electric |
| Turning Circle Diameter (mts) | 10.2m |
| Brakes | Electric |
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| Front | Disc |
| Rear | Drum |
| Dimensions | Electric |
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| Length | 3994mm |
| Width (mm) | 1811mm |
| Height | 1607mm |
| Wheel base | 2498mm |
| Front Track (mm) | 1540mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1530mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 205mm (unladen) |
| Boot Capacity (Lts) | 350 litres |
| Range | Electric |
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| City | 216km per charge |
| Highway | 201km per charge |
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