Tata Nexon EV MAX Launched at Rs. 17.74 Lakh, 437kms of extended drive range

Tata Motors has launched the Nexon EV MAX the long range version of their best selling Nexon Electric Vehicle. The Nexon EV MAX comes  comes with a bigger 40.5 kWh battery with a maximum ARAI certified range of 437 km. Earlier the Nexon EV came with a range of 315kms. The Nexon EV MAX will be available in in two trims and four variants which include XZ+ with 3.3kW charger at Rs. 17.74 Lakh, XZ+ with 7.2kW AC Fast Charger at Rs. 18.24Lakh, XZ+ Lux with 3.3kW Charger at Rs. 18.74 Lakh and the XZ+ Lux with 7.2kW AC Fast Charger at Rs. 19.24 Lakh Ex Showroom pan India. Also the XZ+ and XZ+ Lux  variants can be had with either a standard 3.3 kW charger, or a 7.2 kW AC fast charger at an additional cost of Rs 50,000. The Nexon EV MAX will be available Colour options include Intensi-Teal (exclusive to Max), Daytona Grey, and Pristine White.

Tata Motors has so far sold over 25,000 Electric Vehicles so far of which the Nexon has sold around 19,000 units.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Prices & Trims

The biggest change on the Nexon EV is the updated battery pack which is now a 40.5 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack that offers 33% higher battery capacity delivering an ARAI certified range of 437 km (under standard testing conditions). The Nexon EV MAX produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers an instant torque of 250 Nm that can propel the EV MAX from 0 to 100kmph in under 9 secs.

Nexon EV Max will be available with options of a 3.3 kW charger or a 7.2 kW AC fast charger. The 7.2 kW AC fast charger can be installed either at home or at workplace, which helps in reducing charging time to 6.5 hrs. The Nexon EV MAX will support a faster charging time of 0 – 80% in just 56 mins from any 50 kW DC fast charger.

Nexon EV Max features 3 driving modes – eco, city and sport and gets eight new features on the upgraded ZConnect 2.0 connected car technology. The ZConnect app offers 48 connected car features. This will help in attaining deeper drive analytics and diagnostics. The add-on feature list covers a smartwatch integration, auto/manual DTC check, setting a limit for charging, monthly vehicle reports, and enhanced drive analytics.

In terms of exteriors the changes include a standard dualtone color option with introduction of the new exclusive color Intensi-Teal. On the insides the Nexon EV MAX now comes with all new jewel design drive shift dial, new Makarana beige interiors, leatherette seats with ventilation for front passengers, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, Harman Infotainment, auto-dimming IRVM and cruise control.

The Nexon EV MAX also comes with Multi-Mode Regen feature which will help customers to easily adjust the level of regenerative braking through switches on the floor console. Customers can choose between 4 regen levels based on the driving conditions: Level 0 with nil recuperative braking, going up to the highest Level 3 aiding single pedal driving. The Company has also added an intuitive feature – auto brake lamps which gets activated once a certain level of regen is achieved, this helps to alert fellow motorists.

In terms of safety features the Nexon EV MAX  gets ESP with i-VBAC (intelligent – Vacuum-less Boost & Active Control), Hill Hold, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Vehicle Hold and all 4-Disc brakes. The battery and motor warranty of Nexon EV Max is 8 years or 160,000 km, offering complete peace of mind. The battery and motor pack is IP67 rated for a weather-proof and worry-proof performance.