Tata Nexon EV Max Launched In India From Rs 17.74 Lakh

• Tata Nexon EV Max is priced between Rs 17.74 lakh and Rs 19.24 lakh.
• Comes in two variants: XZ+ and XZ+ Lux.
• Teams a 40.2kWh battery pack and 143PS electric motor to achieve an ARAI-claimed range of 437km.
• As standard, it gets a 3.3kW AC fast charger, which can be upgraded to a 7.2kW unit for an additional Rs 50,000.
• New features include ESC, electronic parking brake, and illuminated gear lever with park mode.
• Alloy wheels are the only differentiator on the outside.
• Rivals the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.

Tata Motors has launched the Nexon EV Max, the new long-range variant of the electric sub-compact SUV, at Rs 17.74 lakh in India. Sold alongside the standard model, the ‘Max’ will be limited to the top two trims: XZ+ and XZ+ Lux. 

Take a look at the variant-wise prices:

Variants	Tata Nexon EV	Tata Nexon EV Max	Difference
XM	Rs 14.79 lakh	-----
XZ+	Rs 16.2 lakh	Rs 17.74 lakh (3.3kW AC charger)  / Rs 18.24 lakh (7.2kW AC charger)	Up to Rs 2.04 lakh
XZ+ Dark	Rs 16.49 lakh
XZ+ Lux	Rs 17.2 lakh	Rs 18.74 lakh (3.3kW AC charger) / Rs 19.24 lakh (7.2kW AC charger)	Up to Rs 2.04 lakh
XZ+ Lux Dark	Rs 17.4 lakh

The Nexon EV Max’ highlight is its 40.5kWh battery pack. Teamed to a more powerful 143PS electric motor delivering 250Nm, the EV boasts of an ARAI-claimed range of 437km. Tata had earlier claimed that the long-range SUV can do a Mumbai-Pune round trip, which is around 300km, on a single charge. 

Specifications of the Nexon EV Max have been pitched against the standard Nexon EV for your reference:

As standard, the Max gets a 3.3kW home charging option. But by paying Rs 50,000 extra, customers can avail of a bigger 7.2kW AC charger from Tata to bring down charge times. Like the standard model, the Max gets an 8-year/1.6 lakh km warranty on its electric motor and battery.  

It’s not just the powertrain that Tata has tinkered around with either, as there are a handful of welcome additions too. These include the availability of electronic stability control (ESC), hill descent control, adjustable regenerative braking, rear disc brakes for better stopping power, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and an illuminated gear selector with ‘Park’ mode. 

And there are some new additions to the features department: cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, tyre pressure monitoring system, and an air purifier. The standard Nexon EV’s equipment have been carried forward too, including the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, semi-digital instrument display, a sunroof, connected car tech, and automatic climate control.  

Save for the revised 5-spoke 16-inch alloys, the exterior design of the new ‘Max’ remains the same as the standard Nexon EV, which is no bad thing. This variant gets a new Intensi Teal, Daytona Grey, along with Pristine White colour choices, all getting dual tone options as standard in the Max.

The Tata Nexon EV Max’ specifications are on a par with the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV. Yes, the Tata is on the pricier side, but it still is a whole lot more affordable than its more premium rivals.