Refreshed Nexon.ev has unique design elements compared to the ICE versions of the Nexon.
Closely following the debut of the ICE versions of the Nexon facelift, Tata Motors has now taken the wraps off the Nexon.ev. Unlike the ICE versions, which have received their second facelift, this is the first mid-life cycle update for the Nexon EV – now renamed to Nexon.ev – but as before, both ICE and EV versions continue to sport a similar design.
The Nexon.ev even gets major mechanical updates to the powertrain which contributes to improved efficiency. Prices for the Nexon.ev facelift will be announced on September 14, and bookings are slated to begin from September 9.
- Nexon EV facelift gets subtle design differences over ICE versions
- Packs major mechanical updates to the electric motor
- Prices to be announced on September 14
Tata Nexon.ev exterior design
Just as the regular Nexon, updates to the Nexon.ev are inspired by the Curvv concept. But while the outgoing Nexon and Nexon EV looked identical to each other save for the electric blue accents, the facelifted models are more differentiated.
Changes on the EV include a single-tone, body-coloured finish for the upper portion of the grille – on the ICE versions, this is finished in a contrasting black shade. The lower portion of the grille and the trapezoidal headlamp housings, meanwhile, gets a unique slatted design. But the most distinctive characteristic on the EV is the full-width LED light band running across the nose that’s a direct lift from the Curvv concept – it even has a functional value as it shows the charging status. Elsewhere, the EV wears various ‘.ev’ badges.
As with the regular Nexon, the Nexon EV also gets a split headlamp design with sequential LED daytime running lights (DRLs) signatures and trapezoidal housings for the main cluster, a large grille on the lower bumper with a thick plastic bar running across it, and a faux-silver skid plate. In profile, the Nexon EV remain completely unchanged, but gets a new design for the alloys that’s identical to the ICE versions. At the rear, the Nexon EV looks largely identical to the ICE version with connected LED tail lamps, and a chunky bumper finished in the body colour, along with contrasting black and silver trims.
Tata claims the new design is more aerodynamic, and even the new LED lighting elements are more energy efficient, thereby contributing to improved range.
Tata Nexon.ev interior and features
The interior of the Nexon EV facelift is, again, largely similar to the regular Nexon. It gets an all-new layered dashboard design that’s finished in multiple texture and materials – there’s a carbon fibre-like trim, soft touch materials on the dashboard and door pads, and several piano black surfaces.
The real highlights, however, are the new class-leading 12.3-inch touchscreen with an all-new user interface, the two-spoke illuminated steering wheel, the new customizable 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and the new touch-based HVAC controls with toggle switches. The graphics on the screens are crisp and high resolution, and even the touch-based climate controls are relatively slick to operate. The feeling is that of a high-tech cabin with minimal use of physical controls.
Other features on the top-spec Nexon EV facelift include a 360-degree camera, connected car tech, a wireless charger, ventilated front seats, air purifier, JBL-branded sound system and more. Safety features on the Nexon facelift include six airbags as standard, front parking sesnors, blind view monitor, ESC, three-point seat belts for all seats, ISOFIX anchors, hill descent and ascent control, all-wheel disc brakes, panic brake alert as well as emergency and breakdown call assist.
Tata Nexon.ev powertrain and variants
With this facelift, Tata Motors has dropped the Prime and Max suffixes, and instead uses Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR) to differentiate between the two variants of the Nexon.ev.
The Nexon.ev MR continues with the 30kWh battery, while the LR continues with the larger 40.5kWh battery. The MR has an ARAI-claimed range of 325km, while the LR has a range of 465km (MIDC), both of which are 12km more than before. Both versions now get a 7.2kW AC charger as standard. The Nexon.ev now even gets V2V (vehicle to vehicle) and V2L (vehicle to load) charging capabilities, which means you can charger other electrical appliances or even another EV with the Nexon.ev
The Nexon.ev now gets a new Gen-2 permanent magnet synchronous motor that’s claimed to be 20 percent lighter, uses 30 percent less rare earth materials, and has improved cooling and efficiency. Tata claims improved aerodynamics have contribued to improved range by 2 percent, a 0-100kph sprint of 8.9 seconds, a top-speed of 150km and improved NVH levels.
It gets four-level brake regeneration that’s improved by 10-15 percent, and can be controlled through the paddle shifters. As for outputs, the MR produces 127hp and 215Nm of torque, while the LR produces 143hp and 215Nm. Interestingly, power and torque on the MR variant have gone down by 2hp and 30Nm, while torque on the LR variant is down by 35Nm.
The MR and LR variants are further split into three core trims – Creative, Fearless and Empowered. Tata describes these trims as ‘Personas’, and each has its own customizable elements.
Tata Nexon.ev price and rivals
The Nexon EV facelift has just one direct rival in this segment, and that’s the Mahindra XUV400 EV. As for prices, it will certainly command a premium over the outgoing model given all the tech and equipment it packs in. For reference, the Nexon EV was currently priced between Rs 14.49-19.54 lakh (ex-showroom).