The All-Electric Tata Nexon SUV: The Complete Guide For India

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The All-Electric Tata Nexon EV SUV

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Tata Motors Group, simply known as Tata, is a leading India headquarters global automotive manufacturer. Tata’s experience in EV spans geography to include the highly successful all-electric Jaguar I-PACE via its UK based Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) operations. JLR has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors since 2008.

The Nexon EV prototype was unveiled in 2014 at the New Delhi Motor Show, with the production model making its debut in 2016.  The all-electric Nexon was unveiled in December 2019 by Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD Tata Motors Ltd.  

He said at the unveiling “After introducing our cutting-edge EV technology, Ziptron, we are thrilled to unveil the first EV featuring this technology – the Nexon EV. This is a high performance, connected vehicle that is uniquely suited to address the aspirations of Indian customers and break all barriers of EV adoption.”

The pure electric Nexon EV (powered by Ziptron) is available only in one EV battery size: 30.2 kWh. The company claims a range up to 312 kms on a full charge, but of course, as is the case with most EVs, the real word range is lower than the manufacturer quoted range due to driving style, driving conditions, weather, on-board services used etc.

The Nexon EV has two driving modes ‘Drive Mode’ and ‘Sport Mode’. The latter gives an additional 60% torque. Of course, using the Sport Range further reduces the zero-emission range of the EV.

The interior is packed with features like: automatic climate control, rear AC vent and cooled glove box. The EV has the ZCONNECT app, which has up to 35 features. Key features include: remote commands, vehicle health monitoring, safety & security, driving & trip analytics, and location based services. The EV is equipped with a 17.78 cm Harman infotainment touchscreen. The EV is also capable of over the air updates.

The EV has a 3.3 kW AC on-board charger, which does restrict the charging speed. Most new EVs have a 7 kW on-board charger, with 11 kW fast becoming commonplace. The Nexon electric SUV is capable of fast charging and can be charged 0% to 80% in 60 minutes. Using a 15 AMP plug point, the EV will charge 10% to 90% in 8.5 hours. As is expected in an EV, the Nexon also features regenerative braking, which does help increase the electric range.

The EV can be purchased outright or can be acquired via the Tata subscription service. The EV subscription service commences from Rs 33,300 per month. The company also offers the largest EV service network in India, 24×7 breakdown assistance and doorstep service.

The company is expected to launch a new variant of the Nexon EV in 2022 with a larger EV battery (40 kWh) and a range up to 400 km. The Nexon EV has tough competition from other pure electric SUVs like the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona electric SUV.

Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet!

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PROS	CONS
Company and city-friendly electric SUV	Small EV battery compared to other pure electric SUVs
Good turning radius (5.1 m)	Only available in one EV battery size
An affordable electric SUV	On-board charger limited to 3.3 kW AC

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The All-Electric Tata Nexon SUV (credit: Tata Motors)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV
Engine:	Electric
Available In India:	Yes

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Variants (5 Options)
Tata Nexon Dark XZ+ Lux (from Rs 16.85 L)
Tata Nexon Dark XZ+(from Rs 15.99 L)
Tata Nexon XZ+ Lux(from Rs 16.65 L)
Tata Nexon XZ+(from Rs 15.65 L)
Tata Nexon XM(from Rs 14.24 L)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 30.2 kWh
Charging:	Fast charging CCS2 (0%-80% SOC: 60 mins). On-board charger 3.3 kW AC
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 160,000 kms

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1606
Width (mm):	1811
Length (mm):	3993
Wheelbase (mm):	2498
Turning Radius (m):	5.1
Boot Space (L):	350

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Tata Nexon EV
EV Battery Capacity:	30.2 kWh
Pure Electric Range:	312 km
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km):	N/A
Charging:	Fast charging CCS2 (0%-80% SOC: 60 mins). On-board charger 3.3 kW AC
Top Speed:	120 km/h
0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds
Drive:	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Max Power (PS):	129
Torque (Nm):	245
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	1,400
Colours:	3
NCAP Safety Rating:	N/A

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Top Reasons To Buy An Electric Vehicle (EV)

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The past few years, in particular, 2020 and 2021, have witnessed a phenomenal increase in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Major global economies, to include, the United States and the European Union, have documented a surge in the sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). In many of these countries, lower emission to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) now account for up to 15% of annual new vehicle registrations, and in some countries like Norway, even greater than 50%.

This is not a short-term trend. Instead, it is the emergence of a long-term shift towards cleaner forms of travel. Though there are many reasons to own an electric vehicle (EV), we list below some of the key reasons fuelling consumer demand for EVs.

1). Vast choice of electric vehicles

It is true, that in India, the choice of electric vehicles is still restricted, compared to international markets. In India, we have access to only up to 15 electric vehicle models to include the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona, Jaguar I-PACE and the Tata Nexon EV. However, in many of the matured international markets, the choice of pure electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric cars are up to 200 models. We expect this to only increase! However, we do hope India will see an increase in the variety and supply of EVs on sale, giving consumers a greater choice.

2). Increased zero-emission range

The emission-free driving range of electric cars have improved significantly in recent years, and the latest models of EVs can achieve well over 200 miles (WLTP), if not over 300 miles (WLTP) on a single charge. In general, EV battery size and efficiency have improved. As an example, the all-electric Kia e-Niro compact SUV has a range of 282 miles. The best-selling pure electric Nissan Leaf has an electric range of 239 miles on a single charge. Of course, the likes of Tesla electric cars have a range well over 300 miles on a single charge!

3). Increased public charging infrastructure

Yes, it is true that the public charging infrastructure in India is at a nascent stage, but in a number of international markets, AC fast charging and DC rapid charging stations are now widespread. As an example, in the UK, there are as many public charging stations as there are petrol pumps! This increase in charging accessibility has driven confidence in consumers who were hesitant to migrate to zero-tailpipe emission electric cars i.e. no more range anxiety! Of course, many homes in the UK also have a dedicated EV charger. For EVs to succeed in India, the deployment of public and home EV charging infrastructure is mandatory.

4). Lower running and maintenance costs

Electric vehicles have far fewer moving parts compared to conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The lower number of moving parts has reduced the maintenance burden of EVs, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Electric cars are also cheap to drive. At an average one can expect a cost per km of Rs 1 for a zero-emission EV, while for an equivalent petrol or diesel vehicle, the cost per km could be up to Rs 7 per km. The annual cost savings achieved by switching to electric driving is significant!

5). Lower air pollution

However, in our view the greatest benefit of driving electric vehicles, in particular, pure electric vehicles, is the absence of tailpipe emissions. Electric cars do not even have a tailpipe! Zero-emission electric driving has a real and immediate impact on local air quality i.e. reducing air pollution. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have reduced tailpipe pollution compared to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.

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