Tata Nexon EV was launched in January 2020. Since then, the car has made a benchmark in the electronic vehicle market segment of India.
The car from Tata, when launched, came up with a dozen of features which made it stand out. The changes are minimal when compared to its fossil fuel twin but the car is totally worth it.
The car has turned out to be the best selling electric vehicle in India. What made it stand out? Here are some of the features of the Tata Nexon EV which make it stand out from the rest.
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1. Price of the Tata Nexon EV
In the price-conscious Indian market, the one who gets the price right has the market might. Tata certainly knows that and it is seen in the pricing of the car. Tata priced the car quite lower than its counterparts, such as Hyundai Kona and the MG ZS EV. While the ZS EV starts from ₹20 lakhs, Hyundai Kona at ₹23 lakhs, the Nexon EV starts at ₹15 lakhs.
However, it should be seen that both the other cars are bigger than the Nexon EV.
2. Dedicated EV Features
The Tata Nexon EV is one technology-oriented car. It comes with dedicated and essential EV details like the charging levels, charging history, the range and also the nearest charging stations. This makes the car a lot more driver-friendly.
3. Purchasing Options
Tata knows what the Indian consumer wants. So, to make sure the Indian consumers don’t fret over the prices of the car it came with buying options for the car. The buying options are the Direct Purchase, Subscription and Lease for Corporate Employees. All these options ensured a flexible buying option for the buyer.
4. Driver Behaviour Monitoring
The driver behaviour monitor function in the Tata Nexon EV is class apart. The ZConnect App monitors the driving technique and behaviour and rates the driver based on his/her driving. This score and the scorecard can even be shared on social media and other media.
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5. Alert Services
The ZConncet App built for the Nexon EV is an all in one place for your car. It involves a lot of alert features which helps you keep your car hale and hearty. The ZConncet app alerts you based on 20 different parameters ensuring vehicle health and parameters.
6. Safety
The Tata Nexon EV carries the prestigious tag of ‘India’s safest car’ in its name. Nexon’s safety standards ensure that the car actually is safe to ride in. Features like ABS with EBD, corner stability control, reinforce body structure, dual airbags, Isofix anchorage and a dozen more. Combine them all and you get the safest car in India, the Tata Nexon EV.
7. Looks
This might seem like a made-up feature, but it surely isn’t. The Tata Nexon EV has the looks of the Nexon. India loved the Nexon for a lot of reasons, one of which was its looks. The car has a dominating presence but still seems compact enough. So, the looks arena is something, the car fills up easily.
8. Location-Based Services
This is where the ZConnect App comes in again. The location-based services allow users to navigate through their road trips. To make things better for the user, it also shows the charging stations on the way to juice up the battery of your car. It also allows you to share your live location with your family and friends.
9. Remote Commands
The Tata Nexon EV makes you feel in a Sci-Fi movie. Yes, you get to activate the horn, unlock your doors, cool the car by turning the AC etc all on your remote. You can also adjudge the vehicle health on key parameters through using the remote.
10. Low operating cost
The electric vehicle has one of the lowest operating costs in town. Nexon EV’s ₹1.1 per kilometre operating cost makes it a steal. So, this ensures that all the extra money you put in buying an electric vehicle, you will make that up in no time. The electric car requires lower maintenance due to no engine being there.
Conclusion | Tata Nexon EV
Tata has surely upped the ante with the Tata Nexon EV. The Indian carmaker has been successful in breaking the ₹15 lakh price barrier. Pricing of the car, the Nexon brand name and the trust and reliability of Tata, have all bored well for the company.
The Nexon EV has turned out to be the best selling EV of the country. Let’s see if it will be able to retain its crown for long.
I recently drove the Tata Nexon and was quite impressed with how solid the car felt – great build quality, Smooth and quick pick up, Excellent handling, Quality of the interior, Styling etc. However, I think it falls short on a number of minor, easily fixable points and a few major ones. Minor points – No TPMS, Lack of front parking sensors, Projector Halogen head lights as opposed to Xenon or LEDs. Major points – Touch screen display 7” vs 10”, Lack of an Electronic Stability package (ESP), 2 air bags vs 6. I believe that the minor points can be easily rectified either by Tata or on an after market basis provided the mods don’t affect the overall warranty. I have written to TATA and am awaiting their response. The major points will require some sort of redesign.