Tata Nexon EV review, road test
The Nexon EV is India’s best-selling electric car and has recently been enhanced by a comprehensive software update. Is this the EV you should put your money on?
Published on Jan 22, 2021 02:00:00 PM
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Front seats are comfortable, with plenty of adjustment and support on offer.
350-litre boot is large; additionally, the seats fold down flat in a 60:40 ratio.
The only charging provision for rear passengers is at an odd location; it’s near the rear parcel shelf.
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While it is based on the standard Nexon, the SUV’s dynamics have been completely re-engineered to accommodate several modifications to its structure and account for the heavy battery pack beneath the cabin floor. So, while the Nexon EV tips the scales at 1,400kg, the good news is there’s a lot to like about its handling. Tata engineers have managed to achieve a 50:50 weight distribution, resulting in a good sense of balance from behind the wheel. Its centre of gravity is low due to the battery placement, and the stiffened suspension and wide 215mm tyres get credit for negligible body roll and impressive grip levels. What adds to its overall engaging feel is a sharp, precise steering, making this Nexon positively sporty to drive.
While the suspension has been stiffened, ride quality hasn’t suffered to a great extent. Sure, it feels a bit stiffer than the ICE Nexon, especially at low speeds, but this EV still flattens rough sections of the road and absorbs shocks from the sharper potholes very competently. Even at cruising speeds, the EV offers a planted, secure feel.
The Nexon EV’s brakes are strong and these perform in a fuss-free manner under panic braking too. However, because of the added weight, in a panic braking test from 80kph, the EV came to a full halt in 27.34 metres, over 2 metres more than the ICE version, which is pretty significant.
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nawaj hussain - 1157 days ago
I have done my 2nd service of my Nexon EV Lux. I drove 7800 km , 5 months over. I found 3 times there is sudden drop in battery percentage from 60% to 20% 1st time and 2nd time the battery percentage drop from 50% to 22%. This is really horrifying if u go for long drive then you will be in real soups. Sometimes I feel I have done a mistake in purchasing EV from TATA. Also, i have never got the range above 150 km. But they claimed 230 to 300 km which is fell absurd.