Electric is the way forward, the future of mobility across the
globe. Quite a few global markets have already adapted and taken well to EVs
with all stakeholders keenly involved in making EVs a mainstay in their
respective markets. Early EVs were very expensive in comparison to their fossil
fuel counterparts making them a niche product only the rich could afford. With
the improvement of battery technology, better and more efficient production
systems and more car manufacturers offering EV models electric vehicles have
never been more affordable. Tata Motors has launched its much-awaited Nexon
EV compact SUV. The Nexon EV is a very exciting and important car
for Tata Motors as it is the first EV in India which will be targeted towards
the masses and will be the flag bearer for all upcoming EVs from the house of
Tata Motors.
The Nexon EV
is essentially the electric variant of Tata’s popular Nexon sub-compact
SUV. The sub-compact SUV segment is one of the most popular and highly competitive
market segments in the country. A large proportion of car buyers in this
segment are the youth and urban commuters. The Nexon EV is not the first
electric car to come from Tata, the previously launched Tata Tigor EV
was the first EV product offering from Tata Motors. While the Tigor EV
was intended for a different target audience, it is the Nexon EV that
holds a lot of promise. Offering an electric variant of the Nexon is a
smart move by Tata Motors as the brand has decided to leverage it's most popular
tried and tested product in the Indian market. On the outside, the Nexon EV
looks exactly like its regular Nexon sibling. The inside sees some
nice blue additions in the cabin giving the car a smart and sophisticated look.
The Nexon EV comes loaded with all the tech, features you could
ask for – automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, electronically
adjustable sunroof, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, etc. Tata Motors have also
introduced a connectivity suite called ZConnect which comes with over 35
features. Tata’s Ziptron electric technology makes its debut in the Nexon
EV. The car is powered by a 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which powers
a motor at the front axle, making a healthy 129 bhp of max power output and a
good 245 nm of torque. The battery is mounted below the floor of the car i.e.
under the passengers giving good stability and composure while driving. The Nexon
EV can do 0-100 km/hr in a claimed 9.9 seconds, which is quite a
respectable time for a car of this size! The Nexon EV has a range of 312
km on a single charge. With regards to charging, the Nexon EV gets 2
options – a standard 15A AC charger that can charge the car in 8-9 hours and a
compatible DC fast charger which can give charge up the battery to 80% capacity
in just one hour. Tata is offering an 8 year/1,60,000 km warranty on the electric
motor and battery along with a standard 3 year/1,25,000 km warranty on the rest
of the car. Tata will provide a network of 300 DC charging stations across
India and a free home charger will be provided to buyers.
Prices for the Nexon EV start at
Rs.13.99 lakh onwards. While this is a significantly high price gap between the
Nexon EV and its conventional sibling, the Nexon EV still remains
the most affordable all-electric SUV in India. The car is an exciting prospect,
but what is more interesting to see is how the market receives it! We will have
to eagerly wait and watch for that…
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