Tata Nexon EV facelift

Quick review

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Design

Looks more like a generational change than a facelift
Full-width LED light bar at the front and back
Gets a different air dam compared to the ICE Nexon

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Interior

Inside, the attention is immediately drawn to the two screens
It gets a bigger infotainment screen (12.3-inch) than Nexon ICE
Piano black panels are a fingerprint magnet

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Features

10.25-inch instrument cluster configured specifically for Nexon EV
12.3-inch infotainment screen is slick to use 
The 360-degree camera is sharp

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Seat comfort

Seats feel well bolstered but cushioning is on the firm side
Second row space is more than ample, has improved under thigh support
Ventllated seat button feels like an afterthought

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Performance

Power delivery is more linear than the pre-facelift model
Feels most energetic in Sport mode, relaxed in Eco mode
Tata says it has reduced torque in Nexon EV to reduce spiky power delivery

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Charging

Retains the 40.5kWh battery pack but has a range of 465km
Supports DC fast charging up to 30kWh
Front light bar acts as state of charge indicator
Also gets V2V and V2L support

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Ride and handling

The ride is on the firmer side
Smoothens out as you go faster
The steering has good heft
Brakes are good and confidence inspiring

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Verdict

We Like

Improved interior design and quality
Loaded with tech, Improved drivability

We don’t like

Fit and finish in certain areas
DC fast charging is slow

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