In the Electric Vehicle space in the Indian market, Tata’s Nexon EV has emerged as the most preferred electric vehicle. The brand announced that it had rolled out 1,000 Nexon EVs in the market, in the month of August and since then another 1,000 Nexon EVs have been sold in just three months time. In a total span of 10 months, the Indian carmaker has sold more than 2,200 Tata Nexon EVs in India strengthening its EV market share which stands at 74%.
To further encourage and accelerate EV adoption in India, Tata is also working towards the development of an ecosystem through other Tata Group companies, which will include charging solutions, new retail experiences and financial solutions. The brand has also established the Tata uniEVerse, for the above-mentioned offerings and to create a viable EV environment.
The Government of India is also encouraging EV adoption in the Indian market through various subsidies to manufacturers as well as benefits on registration and road tax, that directly profit the customer. With zero-emission and attractive pricing, the Nexon EV also claims to break Electric Vehicle myths in the Indian market, demonstrated by its strong sales. The brand also believes that with the success of the Nexon EV the Electric Vehicle segment will soon become desirable and mainstream for customers in India.
The Tata Nexon EV is powered by an IP67 grade Dust and Waterproof, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with liquid-cooling coupled to a 30.2 kWh high energy density lithium-ion battery pack developing 129 PS of power and 245 Nm of torque paired to a single-speed gearbox and Multi-Drive modes. The Nexon EV delivers an ARAI claimed long driving range of 312 km on a single charge. The Nexon EV can achieve 0-100 kmph in 9.9 seconds. The Electric Vehicle is capable of using a CCS2 fast charger with 24/7 emergency charging support. The battery can also be recharged at home using a 15A socket that takes 8 hours.
The Tata Nexon EV is priced starting at INR 13.99 lakh ex-showroom, India and goes up to INR 16.25 lakh ex-showroom. The Nexon EV also comes with an 8-Years/1.6-lakh km Battery and Motor warranty.