Tata Motors has just unveiled the Nexon.ev, closely after the release of the ICE versions of the Nexon makeover. This is the Nexon EV’s first mid-cycle upgrade, albeit it has been rebranded to Nexon.ev. Unlike the ICE variants, which have undergone their second makeover, both the ICE and EV versions still feature a similar design.
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Tata Nexon.ev’s exterior appearance.
Updates to the Nexon.ev are motivated by the Curvv idea, just as the standard Nexon. With the exception of the electric blue highlights, the previous Nexon and Nexon EV models were visually similar to one another. Tata asserts that the revised design is more aerodynamic and that even the new LED lighting components use less energy, which increases range.
On the EV, the upper part of the grille now has a single-tone, body-coloured finish rather than the contrasting black finish found on the ICE variants. The trapezoidal headlamp housings and the lower portion of the grille, meanwhile, have a distinctive slatted appearance; the latter even has useful air vents. The full-width LED light band that runs across the nose of the EV, which is an exact copy of the Curvv idea and even serves a practical use by indicating the state of charging, is, however, its most distinguishing feature. The EV is decorated with other “.ev” badges elsewhere.
The Nexon EV receives the same split headlight design as the normal Nexon, as well as trapezoidal housings for the main cluster and sequential LED daytime running lights (DRLs), a sizable grille on the lower bumper with a thick plastic bar running across it, and a faux-silver skid plate. The Nexon EV’s silhouette hasn’t altered at all, but the metals get a new look that matches the ICE versions. With connected LED taillamps, a noticeable roof-mounted spoiler, a bulky bumper finished in the body color, and contrasting black and silver trims, the Nexon EV largely mimics the ICE version’s appearance from the back.
Features and interior of the Tata Nexon.ev.
Again, the interior of the Nexon EV makeover is virtually the same as that of the standard Nexon. It receives a brand-new layered dashboard design with numerous textures and materials. These include piano black surfaces, soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door pads, and a trim that looks like carbon fibre.
The new customizable 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, the 12.3-inch touchscreen that leads its class, the two-spoke lighted steering wheel, and the touch-based HVAC controls with toggle switches are the main features. Even the touch-based climate controls are rather easy to use and have sharp, high-resolution visuals on the panels. With few tactile controls, it has the air of a high-tech cabin.
Added characteristics of the top-spec A 360-degree camera, linked car technology, a wireless charger, heated front seats, an air purifier, a JBL-branded sound system, voice controls, and other features are included in the Nexon EV makeover. Six airbags, ABS and ESC as standard, front parking sensors, blind view monitors, three-point seat belts for all seats, ISOFIX anchors, hill descent and ascent control, all-wheel disc brakes, panic brake alert, and emergency and breakdown call assist are among the safety features on the Nexon facelift. Tata also asserts that its body structure has been strengthened for better side pole protection.
Powertrain and variations for the Tata Nexon.ev.
Tata Motors has abandoned the Prime and Max suffixes in favor of Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR) to distinguish between the two Nexon.ev models.
The Nexon.ev MR and LR each retain their current batteries of 30 and 40.5 kWh, respectively. Due in part to better aerodynamics and other efficiency measures, the MR’s stated range is 325 km and the LR’s is 465 km, both of which are 12 km longer than before. The battery maintains IP67 security requirements.
Now standard equipment for both variants is a 7.2kW AC charger. As of right now, the Nexon.ev is also capable of V2V (vehicle to vehicle) and V2L (vehicle to load) charging, allowing you to use it to charge other electrical devices or even another EV. Tata asserts that the Nexon.ev is equipped with tires that have the nation’s lowest rolling resistance to further the cause of efficiency.
A new Gen-2 permanent magnet synchronous motor is now available for the Nexon.ev, which is touted to be 20 kg lighter, utilises 30% fewer rare earth minerals, and has better cooling, battery management, and more efficient parts. The paddle shifters can be used to adjust the four-level brake regeneration, which is boosted by 10–15%.
The MR and LR both produce 215Nm of torque and 129 horsepower, respectively, as outputs. It’s interesting to note that torque on the MR variant has actually decreased by 30Nm, while it has decreased by 38Nm on the LR variant. The LR is advertised by Tata as having a 0-100kph sprint time of 8.9 seconds, a top speed of 150kph, and improved NVH levels. Three driving options are available: Eco, City, and Sport.
The three core trims for the MR and LR variants are Creative, Fearless, and Empowered. These trims, referred to by Tata as “Personas,” each have a variety of adjustable features.
Competitors and price of Tata Nexon.ev
The Mahindra XUV400 EV is the only direct competitor of the Nexon EV facelift in this market. Given all the technology and equipment it includes, the price will undoubtedly be more than the one for the previous generation. For comparison, the ex-showroom price for the Nexon EV was between Rs. 14.49 and 19.54 lakh.
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