Bringing an end to a long-drawn teaser campaign, the Tata Nexon EV has finally made its world premiere today in Mumbai, ahead of its launch early in 2020. Bookings for the Nexon EV will open tomorrow for Rs 21,000.
Previewing the styling of the facelifted Nexon (also due early next year), the Nexon EV has a number of design touches that’ll help distinguish it from the combustion-engined Nexon. Size-wise, it’s almost identical to the standard Nexon. The Nexon EV will be offered with a unique paint option called Electric Teal, which was previewed on the Altroz EV at the 2019 Geneva motor show, and have blue highlights all around.
Blue highlights will also be visible on the inside - around the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and on the centre console. Interestingly, the gear selector on the Nexon EV is a dial. There are over 30 connectivity features on offer with the Nexon EV that are accessable via a smartphone aplication and the car's infotainment system.
There will be three variants at launch - XM, XZ+ and XZ+ LUX. The entry-level Nexon EV will come with features like automatic climate control, drive modes for the motor, keyless entry and push-button start. The XZ+ adds dual-tone colour options, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a rear camera and a leather-wrapped steering. The top-spec variant will come with a sunroof, leatherette seats and automatic wipers and headlights.
Making use of Tata's new Ziptron EV technology, the Nexon EV gets a 30.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers an electric motor capable of 95kW (129hp) and 245Nm of torque. Tata claims the EV will hit 60kph in 4.6 seconds and 100kph in 9.9 seconds, from a standstill. On the Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC), the Tata Nexon EV's range is said to be over 300km on a full charge. Tata says they've tested the powertrain over 1 million kilometres. Like most EVs being introduced in India, the battery comes with an IP67 rating.
The Nexon EV does get fast-charging capability, and using a DC fast charger (compatible with CCS2), can go from 0-80 percent charge in just an hour. However, using a standard 15A AC charger, it will take between 8-9 hours to reach a full charge. The Nexon EV also gets a hill-assist (both ascent and descent) function and an energy regeneration function that replenishes the battery when the compact SUV is coasting. Tata is also offering an 8- year/1,60,000km warranty on the Nexon EV's battery and motor.
As with the standard Nexon, the electric version gets dual front airbags and Isofix child seat mounts.
When it launches in early 2020, expect Tata Nexon EV prices to be in the range of Rs 15-17 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Nexon is not the only electric SUV coming next year – MG will bring the ZS EV in January 2020, and Mahindra, too, is working on the eKUV and the eXUV300.
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