Nexon has non-negotiable build quality and excellent road performance. It offers a good riding experience, similar to the Harrier. The service is also good.

Divay Gupta•13 Aug 2026

5/5

As an owner of the Nexon, I can vouch for this car. It is great in terms of safety and has a solid build quality.

Somansh Sethi•13 Aug 2026

3/5

Nexon is mainly for CNG.

Dev•12 Aug 2026

4/5

Go for Nexon because ride quality and handling are good.

Pawan•10 Aug 2026

1/5

Owned Nexon for 2 years and regret like anything.

Krunal•6 Aug 2026

4/5

The Nexon is a better choice if you are looking for a small SUV. It offers good quality without unnecessary fancy specifications.

Ankit Singh•3 Aug 2026

4/5

Nexon EV could be a great choice, especially for city driving. It's smooth and eco-friendly with lower running costs. Consider charging infrastructure for the EV if you go that route.

Ganesh OP•1 Aug 2026

2/5

Nexon comes with AMT gearbox. Not a fan of Tata service, so not considering it.

Yash Agrawal•31 Jul 2026

3/5

I was one of the first adopters of the Tata Nexon EV LR. I averaged a battery efficiency of around 5-6 Km/Wh. The service experience was better than Mahindra.

vi•31 Jul 2026

2/5

I've been using the new model for the last 6 months, but the experience has not been good. Riding daily for 110 km causes heavy back pain.

Tata Nexon EV Expert Reviews

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Improved driveability and range
Loaded with tech and features
Step up in interior design and quality

We don't like

DC fast charging is slow
Cabin ergonomics
Fit and finish in certain areas

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Questions you may find useful

•7w

I drive around 70 kms a day mostly in city.I am confused between the tata Punch smart plus 40 kwh and Nexon ev creative 45 kwh. Which is a better option as a secondary car. Both the cars give almost similar range. I want good ride comfort and good reliability. I am okay to spend the additional 1.5 lakhs for the nexon ev creative model (I need not buy a fast charger as nexon comes with free 6.5 kw charger)

•10w

Hi Autocar Team, I currently own a 2016 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel, which I plan to keep for highway trips, long-distance travel and as a backup vehicle. I am looking to buy a second car purely as a city EV for Chennai, with a budget of around Rs 15 lakh on-road, though I can stretch slightly if justified. My typical usage includes daily city driving, client meetings, airport runs and occasional family outings. I drive around 10,000km per year and usually keep my cars for 7-9 years or until they reach around 1 lakh kilometres. My priorities are: ride comfort and suspension, reliability over 7-9 years, battery warranty and long-term ownership confidence, service network and availability of parts, ease of driving and parking in city traffic, resale value after 7-9 years, and real-world range of at least 300km. I have already test-driven several EVs, including the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta EV, Kia Carens EV, MG ZS EV, Maruti e Vitara and VinFast VF 6. While I liked the Mahindra and VinFast products, I am now wondering whether a smaller and more affordable EV makes more sense since I already have the Ciaz for highway duties. Which EV would you recommend as the best secondary city car for long-term ownership in India today? Would you choose the Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV, Tiago EV, MG Windsor EV or another option altogether? Looking forward to your advice.

•9w

Pick the Tata Nexon EV 45kWh. For a Chennai city car, it rides over broken roads better than most, slips into tight parking spaces, and still delivers over 300km on a single charge. You already have the Ciaz for highway duties, so the Nexon EV’s size, light steering and good visibility make daily client visits and airport runs stress-free.For long-term ownership, Tata’s EV footprint is the widest in India today, with parts and service support across most cities, and the 8-year/1.6 lakh km battery warranty aligns well with your 7-9 year ownership plan. The battery chemistry also handles heat well, which matters in Chennai. Running costs remain low, and strong demand should help resale values compared to many other EVs.The Punch EV and Tiago EV are good options too, but they will fall well short of your requirement of 300km-plus on a single charge. The MG Windsor EV is worth considering if you want a more spacious cabin, though the real-world range of this MPV is not as strong as the Nexon EV’s.One honest niggle: Tata’s service quality can be inconsistent, so make sure you choose a good dealer with a strong reputation.

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•10w

I'm looking to buy an EV in the 13-15 lakh budget range. Right now, the Punch EV seems to be the best fit. Can anyone share if a next-generation Nexon EV based on the ACTI EV platform is expected anytime soon? If the launch is not too far away, I can wait and opt for the larger car instead. Thanks in advance for any information.

•10w

Go ahead with the Tata Punch EV now, because an all-new Nexon EV is a long way off, and your Rs. 13-15 lakh budget cleanly fits the Punch EV. The current Nexon EV got a big update only recently, so a ground-up platform change is unlikely in the next 12 months. The next-gen Nexon is due likely in 2027, and even so, the ICE model will come first, with the EV likely to follow later, so your wait will be long. When it does come, expect it to be pricier than today’s Nexon EV, so it will likely sit well above your budget anyway.For your money today, the recently updated Punch EV gives you a modern EV package, a useful range for daily commutes, and it is easier to live with in tight city traffic and parking. If you truly need more cabin and boot space for family trips, the current Nexon EV exists, but getting a well-equipped one will push you beyond Rs 15 lakh on-road in most cities.

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•13w

Sir, how is the rear suspension and ride quality of the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One and Two? I tested the Pack Three and found the rear seat very boat-like with too much movement both vertically and sideways, which can get nauseating for rear-seat passengers. Is the suspension setup in Pack One and Two any better? Should I instead go for the Harrier EV 75 RWD if I want better ride quality, or should I wait for the Sierra EV? I want an EV bigger than the Nexon, but I do not like the Curvv EV and was thinking of avoiding Mahindra because of the suspension. I tried the Nexon EV and new Punch EV and found their rear suspension much better than the XEV 9e and even the eVitara. Please guide.

•13w

What you felt in the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three is a fair observation. The XEV 9e does have a softer suspension tune, and for some rear seat passengers, that can translate into a floaty, slightly boat-like vertical movement over undulations, which can feel uncomfortable or even nauseating if you are sensitive to that kind of motion. As far as we know, there is no major suspension hardware difference between Pack One, Two and Three that fundamentally changes this character, so we would not expect the lower variants to feel significantly different in this regard.If rear seat ride quality and body control are a major priority, the Tata Harrier EV is the better option right now. It feels more tied down, composed and generally better controlled from the rear, without that excessive floatiness. If you still want to stay with Mahindra, the XEV 9e actually feels more balanced in this respect and does not have the same exaggerated bouncy character as the XEV 9S.That said, since you are clearly particular about ride quality and already like how Tata’s EVs are tuned, we would absolutely suggest waiting for the Tata Sierra EV as well, especially since its launch is right around the corner. It should sit in that sweet spot above the Nexon EV in size while potentially offering the kind of more settled suspension setup you seem to prefer.

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•39w

I currently own a Tata Tigor AMT, but I’m unhappy with the AMT’s performance and the cabin feels too cramped for my 6 ft height. I want to upgrade with a budget of around ₹10 lakh. I’m considering a used Hyundai Creta (automatic), but I’m worried about petrol issues due to ethanol blending. Should I instead buy a new EV such as the Windsor EV or Tata Nexon EV? My driving is mainly in the city (Mumbai), about 500 km/month. Which option suits me best?

•39w

Since your running is 500km a month and within city limits, an EV makes sense for you. However, given your budget is around Rs 10 lakh, both the MG Windsor EV and Tata Nexon EV are more expensive than that. Alternatively, you should consider the Tata Punch EV. The ARAI claimed Tata Punch EV range is 265 km for the smaller 25 kWh battery pack version and 365 km for the larger 35 kWh long range (LR) version, with a real-world LR range of around 229 km. Power and torque outputs are 82hp and 114 Nm for Standard and 122 hp and 190 Nm for Long Range. The Punch EV is ideal for urban users who want a compact, well-equipped EV with solid performance and comfort. Tata Punch EV prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 14.44 lakh (ex-showroom).

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