Tata Motors has updated the popular Nexon EV with more features. These features first made their debut in the Nexon EV Max and have now trickled down to the standard model. Dubbed the Nexon EV Prime, this model will now get additional features and is priced between ₹14.99 lakh and ₹17.50 lakh. Interestingly, current Nexon EV owners can also get these features added to their cars via a software update. Let’s take a look at it:
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What’s new?
The Tata Nexon EV Prime comes with Multi-Mode Regen, Automatic Brake Lamp Activation on Regen, Cruise Control, Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS), Smartwatch integrated connectivity feature and Charging Timeout of 110 seconds. These features are already offered in the Nexon EV Max. In an interesting move, Tata will be offering a software update to the existing Nexon EV owners to gain access to these features free of cost. Subsequent software updates to all existing owners will be on a paid basis. The Nexon EV is available in three colors: Signature Teal Blue, Glacier White, and the recently introduced Daytona Grey.
Other than this, the Nexon EV Prime remains the same as before. The Tata Nexon EV comes equipped with a 30.2 kWh battery that powers the electric motor, which is capable of producing 126bhp of maximum power and 245Nm of peak torque. This electric motor helps the Nexon, to achieve 0-100 km/h in just 9.9 seconds. Lastly, the Nexon EV also comes with an ARAI-certified full-charge range of up to 312 kilometers. With a standard 15A, AC charger, the Nexon will take up to 8 hours to charge the battery from 20% to 100%. At the same time, its battery can be charged from 0% to 80% in 60 minutes with a fast charger.
Official statement
According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Sales and Service Strategy, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., “The Nexon EV has captured the imagination of the entire nation and has consistently led the way in the electric vehicle segment since its launch. It is the default choice for EV intenders with a market share of over 65%. With the Nexon EV Prime, we expect to further strengthen our strategy of keeping our product offerings New Forever. Further with this software update to current owners, we are setting a new benchmark of what customers can expect as part of Tata EV ownership experience”.