Tata Nexon EV Updated in India, Gets Larger Battery Pack, Panoramic Sunroof and Red Dark Edition

Tata Motors has given significant updates to its popular Nexon EV. One among them is a 45kWh battery pack that claims a near-real-world driving range (C75) of 350–370km, while the ARAI-claimed figure is rated for 489km. Priced from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 16.99 (ex-showroom), the Nexon EV with the 45kWh battery is available in Creative, Fearless, Empowered, and Empowered+ variants. At the said starting price, the Nexon EV is now more affordable than the one with a smaller 40.5kWh battery. The latter ranges from Rs 14.59 lakh to Rs 16.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in Fearless, Fearless+, Fearless+ S, and Empowered+ variants. 

The other battery option of 30kWh is also available with the Nexon EV, which you can buy for a price of Rs 12.49 lakh (starting price, ex-showroom). With the 45kWh battery-powered Nexon EV, Tata offers a front-wheel drive electric motor that makes 143bhp and 215Nm. The new battery is 15 per cent more dense than the 40kWh unit, and its charging time (0-80%) is a claimed 40 minutes with a 60kW fast charger. 

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Tata Nexon EV: New Features

Another update is in the form of new feature additions. These are a panoramic sunroof as well as a frunk offering more space. Other bits include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, cruise control, vehicle-to-load charging tech, ABS, a 360-degree camera, and six airbags. 

Tata Nexon EV Red Dark Edition: What's New?

Aside from these updates, Tata has introduced a new Red Dark Edition version of the Nexon EV. At Rs 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom), the Nexon EV Red Dark Edition is Rs 20,000 more expensive than the Empowered+ 45kWh variant. The Red Dark Edition has a Carbon Black colour on the outside, along with gloss black accents and 16-inch black alloy wheels. 

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Inside, the Nexon EV Red Dark Edition features a black-red theme. It also brings in a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, like the newly launched Nexon EV 45kWh. Based on the Empowered+ 45kWh, the Red Dark is equipped with a 45kWh battery pack.