Tata Nexon is the one of the highest-selling fully-electric passenger vehicles in India. A well-rounded product with plenty of features and good performance at a decent price makes it one of the most enticing EVs to consider. First launched in early 2020 followed by a mid-cycle facelift in September 2023, the Nexon EV will soon receive a generation upgrade.
According to a new Team BHP report, Tata Motors is planning to introduce a new-gen model of the Nexon EVthis year . The report mentions that the new-gen Nexon EV could make its debut around Diwali later this year. The new Nexon EV will benefit from additional features and new battery packs.
New-gen Tata Nexon EV: Changes expected
However, the biggest update will be the change in underpinnings. Currently based on the same platform as the combustion engine-powered Nexon, the upcoming second-gen Nexon will be based on the Acti.ev born electric skateboard architecture. It is also expected to come equipped with larger battery packs. In its present form, Nexon EV is offered with three battery options: 30 kWh, 40 kWh and 45 kWh.
In its upcoming avatar, the new Nexon EV will get two options: 45 kWh and 55 kWh. Both these battery packs are offered in Tata Curvv EV. The 45 kWh battery offers a range of 489 km on a single charge on the Nexon EV, while the larger 55 kWh unit claims a single-charge range of 585 km on the Curvv EV.
The report further adds that the Nexon EV will be upgraded on the lines of Curvv EV. This indicates significant upgrades in the equipment with features such as dual 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment and instrumentation, smart door handles, a hands-free tailgate, and a summon function. In terms of safety, 6 airbags will continue to be offered but the Nexon EV will most likely upgrade to a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
Presently, Tata Motors offers two versions of Nexon EV: Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR). The former gets a 30 kWh battery pack that powers a front axle mounted electric motor that produces 127 bhp and 215 Nm of torque. The LR derivative is available with 40.5 kWh and a new 45 kWh. Both the battery packs get a front-wheel drive motor that pushes out 141 bhp and 215 Nm of peak torque.
Source: Team BHP
