The 2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift boasts exciting updates, including enhanced safety features, a bi-directional charging system, and an improved range.
Tata Motors has unveiled the highly anticipated Nexon EV facelift, set to hit the market on September 14th, with pricing information available on the same day. While the updated model maintains a striking resemblance to its ICE counterpart, several noteworthy changes have been introduced to set them apart.
What’s New in Tata Nexon EV Facelift?
The revamped Nexon EV features a fresh front fascia, characterized by a connecting LED light strip on the nose, and a subtly modified bumper. These LED lights offer dynamic functionality, including welcoming and farewell sequences, as well as charging status indications.
The rear lights have also been equipped with welcome and goodbye sequences. Moreover, buyers can choose from an array of color options, including white, grey, teal, purple, and red.
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Nexon EV Facelift Interior and Features
Inside the cabin, the Nexon EV is offered in three distinct variants: Empowered, Fearless, and Creative. One of the standout upgrades is the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, surpassing the ICE version’s 10.25-inch unit in size. The 10.25-inch digital cluster remains consistent, as does the two-spoke steering wheel, complete with an illuminated logo and backlit buttons.
A plethora of high-end features graces the interior, such as a 9-speaker JBL audio system, including a sub-woofer, Arcade.ev with access to popular OTT apps, wireless charging capabilities, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, an air purifier, electronic parking brake, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (IRVM), rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, a 360-degree camera system, ventilated front seats, and a sunroof, among others.
2023 Tata Nexon EV Facelift Safety Features
Safety is a paramount concern for Tata Motors, and the Nexon EV facelift reflects this commitment. Standard safety features include six airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), front parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, an SOS call feature, Blind Spot Monitor, Hill Ascent Control, Hill Descent Control, and all-disc brakes, to name a few.
Nexon EV Facelift Battery and Range
Tata Motors has decided to replace the Prime and Max nomenclatures with the new Nexon.ev’s Medium Range and Long Range variants. The Medium Range variant boasts a 30kWh battery, while the Long Range variant is equipped with a 40.5kWh battery pack.
These batteries offers an impressive ARAI claimed range of 325 km and 465 km, respectively. Compared to the outgoing Nexon EV, this represents an increase in range by 12 km.
2023 Nexon EV Motor and Performance
Perhaps the most intriguing feature of the Nexon EV facelift is its bi-directional charging capability, enabling Vehicle to Vehicle and Vehicle to Load charging. Essentially, this technology allows you to charge other electric vehicles and electric appliances using your Nexon EV.
The electric powertrain in the medium-range variant delivers 129 HP and 215 Nm of torque, while the Long Range version offers 142 HP and 215 Nm of torque. Interestingly, the power output remains unchanged, with a minor reduction of 30 Nm and 38 Nm in torque, respectively.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/hr is achieved in a swift 8.9 seconds, and the Nexon EV facelift boasts a top speed of 150 km/hr. Additionally, the vehicle offers three driving modes—Eco, City, and Sport—and features a 4-level regeneration system.
Tata Nexon EV facelift price expectation
Although the precise pricing of the Nexon EV facelift remains undisclosed, it’s anticipated to come at a premium compared to the previous model’s price range of Rs 14.49-19.54 lakh (ex-showroom). Keep an eye out for the official pricing announcement on September 14, with bookings commencing on September 9.
In the electric SUV category, the Nexon EV facelift primarily competes with the Mahindra XUV400 EV. The MG ZS EV and Kona EV, while pricier than the Tata, also represent indirect competitors in this segment.
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