After the unveil of Nexon EV on December 20, Tata Motors will launch the SUV today on Indian markets. The EV is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of 30.2kWh which feeds a permanent-magnet AC motor that produces 129PS of power and 245Nm of torque. With this power, the SUV can be propelled from 0 to 100kmph in 9.9s and the top speed is limited to 120kmph.
The #NexonEV will come with a home charger, preferential access to #TataPower charging network and mobile charging.
The #NexonEV will come with a home charger, preferential access to #TataPower charging network and mobile charging.
Tata Chemicals, Tata Power, Tata Autocomp, Tata Finance and even Croma will carry the Nexon as part of their retail strategy at select outlets pan India.
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will offer a one year free subscription to their connected tech app called #ZConnect. This will be offered across all variants of the #NexonEV
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The Nexon EV also debut's Tata Motors' suite of connected car tech, termed ZConnect. This app allows users access to 35 features like remote commands, vehicle tracking, driving behaviour analytics, navigation and remote diagnostics. Further, functions like locating the nearest charging points and service stations, and set-up speed alerts.
The base XM trim's highlights are the climate control system, keyless entry and push-button start, drive modes and all the mandated safety features. The XZ+ version adds a contrasting dual-tone roof, 215/60 R16 alloys in a new design, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Further, there is an XZ+ Lux variant that comes with a sunroof, leatherette seats, rain-sensing wipers and auto headlamps.
The electric Nexon also get more features in the three variants that it is being offered in.
The EV is 3,994mm long, 1,811mm wide and 1,607mm tall. These remain unchanged, as does the 2,948mm wheelbase. Turning radius in 5.1m, again unchanged while the kerb weight is 1,400 kg.
Through a DC fast charger, the Nexon EV will reach 80 per cent capacity in 60 minutes. The car can also be plugged into any standard power socket, which takes eight hours to get from 20 to 80 per cent charge.
The SUV will do over 312 km on a full charge as per the ARAI, a real world range of around 240 kms can be expected in the real-world.
Bookings for the Nexon EV had already begun after the SUV's unveil on December 20, for a Rs 21,000 deposit.