2023 Tata Nexon EV Facelift Revealed; Looks Sharper And Packs More Tech

• Tata Motors has taken the wraps off the 2023 Nexon EV facelift. 
• Pre-launch bookings to open on September 9 and prices will be out on September 14. 
• To come in three broad trims: Empowered, Creative and Fearless. 
• Comes in two broad variants – Medium and Long Range – with claimed range of up to 465km. 
• Design changes are similar to the ICE Nexon, but with bespoke touches such as a closed off grille. 
• Inside, it gets the new minimalist cabin layout finished in black and white with 10.25-inch driver’s display and 12-inch touchscreen infotainment. 
• New features include a 360-degree camera, 9-speaker JBL sound system and 6 airbags. 
• Supports vehicle to load (V2L) and vehicle to vehicle (V2V capabilities). 

Tata Motors has taken the wraps off the 2023 Nexon EV facelift ahead of its September 14 launch. Pre-launch bookings for the updated electric SUV are set to open on September 9. This is the first major overhaul of Tata’s extremely popular electric SUV, which has been on sale since January 2020. Like before, the Nexon EV comes in two broad variants – Medium and Long Range – with multiple trims offered under them. They are as follows: Empowered, Creative and Fearless. 

2023 Tata Nexon EV Styling 

 

The 2023 Tata Nexon EV gets all the new styling elements that debuted in the ICE model. Those include the Curvv-inspired fascia, new alloys and connected LED tail lamps. But the EV version gets minor differences to stand out from the ICE model, such as the lack of a grille, giving a cleaner minimalist look. It also gets a LED light bar connecting the DRLs that also acts as a light guide to show the charge levels. Really cool!

The slatted inserts lower down in the bumper are also different when compared to the ICE model.

2023 Tata Nexon EV Interior 

The overhauled electric vehicle gets the same dashboard design layout as the 2023 ICE Nexon. So it gets the new minimalist dash design with more vertical and straight lines finished in varying colour schemes depending on the variant you choose. The fully digital driver’s display,  two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo and touch-based climate control have all been carried forward. However, the electric model gets a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system as opposed to the 10.25-inch unit as seen in the ICE model.

2023 Tata Nexon EV Features

In terms of features, the Nexon EV gets all the aforementioned ones, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new 9-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer, 360-degree camera, and mainly, six airbags. 

Bits such as a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, drive modes, cruise control and a sunroof have been carried forward. Safety features include the presence of electronic stability control, parking sensors and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. 

2023 Tata Nexon EV Powertrains 

The 2023 Tata Nexon EV gets a new generation e-motor that's lighter than before by 20kg.  Like before, the Nexon EV comes in two broad variants -- Medium and Long Range -- paired with their respective battery pack options. Like before, the Nexon EV supports fast charging capabilities and this time around, Tata has implemented vehicle to load (V2L) and vehicle to vehicle (V2V) capabilities as well. It also gets regenerative braking, which you can adjust as per you liking using the paddle shifters. Take a look at the detailed specifications of the 2023 Nexon EV:

2023 Tata Nexon EV Rivals 

Considering the updates on board, the Nexon EV will command a premium over the outgoing model that was priced from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). It will go up against the Mahindra XUV400, while being an affordable alternative to more premium models such as the MG ZS EV.