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Tata Nexon EV becomes costlier in India: Check new prices
Tata Nexon EV becomes more expensive in India (Photo credit: Tata Motors)

Tata Nexon EV becomes costlier in India: Check new prices

Mar 16, 2022
03:15 am

What's the story

Homegrown automaker Tata Motors has raised the prices of its Nexon EV SUV in India. Following the latest price-revision, the four-wheeler has become costlier by Rs. 25,000 and now starts at Rs. 14.54 lakh. As for the highlights, the car has a sporty look, a feature-loaded cabin, and is fueled by an electric powertrain that promises a range of 312km per charge.

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Why does this story matter?

The Tata Nexon EV is quite a popular electric car in India; it crossed the 13,500-unit sales milestone this January. Raising the car's price might prompt potential buyers to look for alternatives or wait for discounts. The Nexon EV offers good looks and decent performance. It takes on rivals such as the MG ZS EV and Hyundai KONA Electric.

Exteriors

The car has indicator-mounted ORVMs and alloy wheels

Tata Nexon EV sports a muscular hood, a sleek grille, a wide air vent, and projector headlights. It is flanked by roof rails, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and 16-inch alloy wheels. A shark-fin antenna and wrap-around LED taillights are available on the rear end. The car is offered in Teal Blue, Midnight Black, Glacier White as well as a Dark Edition version.

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It runs on a 127hp electric powertrain

Tata Nexon EV packs a 3-phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor paired with a 30.2kWh battery pack that can be charged from 0-80% in an hour. The powertrain delivers a combined output of 127hp/245Nm. The car promises a range of 312km per charge.

Interiors

The SUV gets a rear-view camera and five seats

The Tata Nexon EV has a spacious 5-seater cabin, featuring a leather-wrapped power steering wheel, auto climate control, parking sensors, and key-less entry. It packs a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The safety of the passengers is ensured by two airbags, ABS, a rear-view camera, crash sensors, and a vehicle stability control system.

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Tata Nexon EV: Pricing

Following the latest price-hike in India, the Tata Nexon EV begins at Rs. 14.54 lakh for the base XM variant and goes up to Rs. 17.15 lakh for the top-spec XZ+ Lux Dark Edition model (all prices, ex-showroom).

What works and what doesn't

Tata Nexon EV

What works and what doesn't
Tata Nexon EV
Our Rating
Pros:
Low running costs
Good driving range
Feature-rich cabin
Cons:
Home-charging is slow
Long-distance range anxiety