Tata Motors has announced to roll out the 1,000th Nexon electric SUV from its production plant in Pune. This milestone has been achieved in just over 6 months after the commercial launch of the SUV. This suggests that the Nexon EV has received positive response from buyers. It is currently the best-selling electric car in India. Tata Motors claimed to have a market share of 62 per cent in EVs in Q1, financial year 2021.
Speaking on the achievement, Shailesh Chandra, President – Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors Ltd. said, “Acceptance of EVs is accelerating fast, and we are seeing growing interest in it from all parts of the country. The rollout of the 1000th Nexon EV in a short time span, despite the challenges of Covid-19, reflects the rising interest of personal segment buyers in EVs. Tata Motors will continue to innovate and develop comprehensive sustainable mobility solutions meeting global standards. EVs are the future and as the industry leader, we are committed to make them desirable and a mainstream choice for the customers.”
Tata Motors has introduced multiple schemes to make the Nexon EV more accessible to Indian consumers. Recently, the company introduced a first of its kind subscription model for electric vehicles (EV). Customers can drive home the Nexon EV at an all-inclusive fixed rental starting at just Rs 41,900 per month. Read More
The Tata Nexon EV is available in 3 variants – XM, XZ+ and XZ+ Lux – priced at Rs 13.99 lakh, Rs 14.99 lakh and Rs 15.99 lakh respectively. It features the brand’s Ziptron EV technology that comprises of a 30.2kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 129bhp, permanent magnet AC motor. This electric motor delivers a peak torque of 245Nm. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in 9.9 seconds. The SUV comes with a claimed electric range of 312km on a single charge.
The Tata Nexon EV battery can be charged up to 80 per cent in just one hour by using a DC fast charger. The battery pack takes 8-9 hours to get fully charged via a standard 15A AC charger.
