Tata Nexon Ev vs Tata Tiago Ev

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Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon Ev

Empowered+ A 45 Red Dark

17.69 lakh

Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago Ev

Creative Plus 24

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Number of Motors

1
1

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Motor Power

145hp
74.78 hp

Max Motor Torque

215Nm
114 Nm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Auto
N/A

Number of Gears

1
1

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

45 kWh
24

Terrain Modes

Claimed Range

489 km
285 km

Charging Time

17.6hrs 10%-100%(15A), 6.6hrs 10%-100%(7.2 kW AC fast charger), 40min 10%-80%(60 kW DC fast charger) hrs
3.5hrs 10%-100% (7.2kW AC), 35min 10%-80% (30kW DC)

Auto Start/Stop

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User Reported Range

297.0 km
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0-100kph

9.77 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.32 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.68 s
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Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Autocar Tested EV Range

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187.0 km

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5.3 m
5.1 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist Beam on Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Steel rims with wheel covers

Wheel Size

16 inches
14 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
175/65 R14

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
175/65 R14

Spare Wheel

Full Size

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

3994 mm
3825 mm

Width

1811 mm
1684 mm

Height

1625 mm
1562 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2400 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

190 mm
165 mm

Boot Capacity

350 litres
240 litres

Chassis Type

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monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Acoustic Windshield

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Cabin Boot Access

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

Rear Parcel Tray

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

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Powered Tailgate

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cooled Glovebox

Front Seatback Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Comfort Headrest

–

12 Volt Port

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Heated ORVM

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Trunk Light

–

Single Pedal Driving

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Adjustable Underthigh Support

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Brake Disc Wiping

Boot Open Warning

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

Heads Up Display

Overspeed Warning

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

High Beam Assist

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Rollover Protection System

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Video Recording

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Speed Assist System

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Clutch Lock

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Rub Strips

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Scuff Plates

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

–

Cornering Headlights

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

Illuminated Logo

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Sequential Turn Indicators

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Stop Lamp

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

–

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Premium-fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL

Speakers

4
4

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

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Geo Fence

–

Phone App

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Alexa Compatibility

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Low Battery Warning

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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App Details

–

Driving Analytics

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Summon Mode

–

In Car Payment

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Location Based Services

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

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.

Verified
•5w

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 its real-world range 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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