Tata Nexon EV MAX launched in India; check cabin, design, features: IN PICS

Tata Motors, India's homegrown automaker, and largest electric car maker has introduced the long range Nexon EV MAX in the country at Rs 17.74 lakh. The Tata Nexon EV MAX is available in two trims - XZ+ and XZ+ LUX and can be bought in four variants depending on the charger unit. 

The Tata Nexon EV Max is 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 hours. 

The Tata 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 with 48 features. 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.

The new Nexon EV MAX is powered by Ziptron technology and will come in 3 colours– Intensi-Teal (exclusive to the Nexon EV MAX), Daytona Grey and Pristine White. Dual tone body colour will be offered as a standard.

The Tata Nexon EV MAX produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers an instant torque of 250 Nm available at push of the pedal, resulting in 0 to 100 sprint times in under 9 seconds. It now has a 40 kWh battery pack as against 33.2 kwh battery pack of Nexon EV. 

In terms of safety, the Tata Nexon MAX gets safety features like 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. 

Since its entry into the personal EV space in 2020, Tata Motors has sold more than 25,000 EVs, making it the biggest electric car maker in India. Out of this over 19,000 are Nexon EVs, making it the highest selling electric car in India. 

The long-range Nexon EV MAX competes against electric SUVs like the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV. However, the locally produced long-range Nexon EV has a price advantage over Hyundai and MG, which also use the CKD approach to save costs.