Tata Motors recently revealed its all-new Nexon Curvv SUV Coupe concept in the country. Besides this, the company has planned to unveil two more electric models in the coming weeks. While the automaker hasn’t yet revealed the names of the products, it’s likely to be the 2022 Tata Nexon EV and Tigor EV. Here’re 5 major updates which are expected to be made to the new Nexon EV.
Bigger Battery
As per the leaked RTO document, the updated Nexon EV might be offered with the more powerful electric powertrain. It’s likely to come with the larger 40kWh battery pack that will sold alongside the existing 30.3kWh battery. The new model will deliver power close to 136PS, thus making it 7PS more powerful than the outgoing version.
Longer Range
The 2022 Tata Nexon EV is reported to deliver a range of over 400km on a full charge. That means, it will offer range of 300-320km in real world conditions. The bigger battery model will be offered with a more powerful 6.6kW AC charger. It might also come with the selectable regeneration modes allowing deliver to adjust the intensity of regenerative braking.
A Few Design Changes
Subtle design changes will be made to the long-range Tata Nexon EV. It’s likely to feature newly-designed, dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels. The automaker will also make a few changes to its floor pan to fit the bigger battery pack.
New Features
Reports suggest that the new Tata Nexon EV will have ventilated seats, air purifier, cruise control, electronic stability program (ESP) and a park mode on offer. Its interior layout and design, however, will remain unchanged.
Slightly Expensive
The 2022 Tata Nexon EV is likely to be priced slightly premium over the existing model that costs between Rs 14.54 lakh – Rs 17.15 lakh (ex-showroom). With longer range, bigger and more powerful motor, it will be an affordable alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.
