TATA Nexon EV - 300 Cashback On Test Drive

While many around the world have already made the shift to environment-friendly vehicles, Indians are just starting to appreciate the potential and usefulness of electric cars. In 2019-20, electric vehicle sales were up by 20%.

Owing to this sudden interest, car manufacturers are coming up with new battery-operated vehicles almost every year.

 

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The Tata Nexon EV is based on the facelifted Nexon and sports the same new-look front and refreshed rear. A closed-off grille, tri-arrow design elements and blue embellishments do help establish this as the all-electric Nexon. There are details differences on the inside as well. The traditional gear shifter has been done away with and makes way for a useable cubby under the dash while the rotary drive mode selector serves as the gear selector on the Nexon EV. Blue outlines add further distinction to the cabin. Like the standard Nexon, the Nexon EV scores well on space and practicality with enough room for five occupants to sit in comfort. There’s no shortage of luggage room either.

The Nexon EV makes for a great city car. Acceleration is brisk and performance is more than sufficient for everyday driving. Turning the selector dial to Sport makes the Nexon EV quicker still. However, stomping on the accelerator pedal will have the front wheels spin, and the added safety of ESC is missed in such situations. Buyers shifting from a combustion engine car will also take time getting used to the Nexon EV’s regenerative braking. There’s no option to control the intensity of the regen braking with the sole setting resulting in rather strong deceleration. Hill-start assist is a welcome feature but doesn’t ‘hook’ as quickly as it should.

The Nexon EV doesn’t feel quite at ease on the highway. Acceleration tails off after 100kph with the Nexon EV maxing out at 120kph. High speed ride stability, however, is reassuring. A sharp steering, quick turn-in and tight body control also make the Nexon EV good fun in corners. At low speeds, the Nexon EV rides with a layer of firmness and doesn’t feel as absorbent as the standard Nexon.  

We are yet to put the Nexon EV’s 312km certified range to the test but you can expect a real-world range of 180-220km. What’s reassuring to know is that the battery pack can be juiced-up from 20 percent in eight hours from a standard 15 amp AC plug. DC fast charging that will be rolled-out at more locations in India allows a charge up to 80 percent in just one hour.

All versions of the Tata Nexon EV get dual airbags, ABS, reverse parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat mounts. The base XM trim version gets LED DRLs, part-digital dials, drive modes, power windows, keyless entry and go and an audio system with bluetooth connectivity. Mid-spec XZ+ versions make the most sense adding in alloy wheels, rear wash/wipe, rear parking camera, rear air-con vents, a driver’s seat height adjust, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay among other features. The top-spec Nexon EV XZ+ Lux gets the most goodies including a sunroof, leatherette upholstery and auto headlights and wipers.

 

Best-In-Class Performance

  • 0-100 km/h in 9.9** s

  • 0-60 km/h in 4.6** s

  • Instant availability of 245 Nm torque

  • 60% increase in peak torque in Sport Mode

Safest Commute

  • Built on India's first 5-star rated platform - Nexon

  • IP67 certified battery & motor

  • AIS 048 (Nail Penetration), Crush Test, Overcharge protection, Shock protection, Short protection

Easy Ownership

  • Largest EV service network across India

  • 8 years / 1.6 Lakh km warranty on battery & motor

  • 24x7 emergency & breakdown assistance

  • Doorstep service

  • OTA updates

Top-Notch Connectivity

  • Tata Motors ZConnect app offering 35 connected car features

  • Key features include remote commands, vehicle health monitoring, safety & security, driving & trip analytics, and location based services

Seamless Charging Experience

  • Free home charging installation^
  • Largest public charging network in India
  • 24x7 emergency charging support (in 5 cities)
 


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