Variants & Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Range | Top Speed | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative | ₹14.49 L | 465 km | 150 km/h | 45 kWh |
| Creative+ | ₹15.49 L | 465 km | 150 km/h | 45 kWh |
| Fearless | ₹16.99 L | 465 km | 150 km/h | 45 kWh |
| Fearless+ | ₹18.49 L | 465 km | 150 km/h | 45 kWh |
| Empowered+ | ₹19.49 L | 465 km | 150 km/h | 45 kWh |
City-wise On-road Price
On-road price includes ex-showroom + RTO registration + road tax + insurance. Varies by state policy and EV subsidy.
| City | Lowest Variant | Top Variant |
|---|---|---|
| 📍 Delhi | ₹13.17 lakh | ₹18.4 lakh |
| 📍 Mumbai | ₹13.17 lakh | ₹18.4 lakh |
| 📍 Bangalore | ₹13.25 lakh | ₹18.47 lakh |
| 📍 Hyderabad | ₹13.17 lakh | ₹18.4 lakh |
| 📍 Chennai | ₹13.35 lakh | ₹18.6 lakh |
| 📍 Pune | ₹13.17 lakh | ₹18.4 lakh |
Full Specifications
| body type | 5-door SUV |
|---|---|
| boot space | 350 litres |
| ground clearance | 190 mm |
| height | 1,616 mm |
| kerb weight | 1,615 kg |
| length | 4,017 mm |
| seating | 5 persons |
| wheelbase | 2,498 mm |
| width | 1,811 mm |
| acceleration 0 100 | 8.9 seconds |
|---|---|
| arai range | 465 km |
| drive modes | Eco / City / Sport / Custom |
| motor power | 143 bhp (107 kW) |
| motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous |
| real world range | 310–330 km |
| torque | 215 Nm |
| ac charging | 11 hours (7.2 kW AC) |
|---|---|
| battery capacity | 45 kWh (usable) |
| charging port | CCS2 + Type 2 AC |
| dc fast charge | 45 min (0–80%, 50 kW DC) |
| v2l support | Yes (3.3 kW) |
| abs | ABS + EBD + ESC |
|---|---|
| adas | Level 2 ADAS suite |
| airbags | 6 airbags |
| connected car | Tata iRA connected tech |
| cruise control | Adaptive cruise control |
| infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen |
| sunroof | Electric panoramic sunroof |
Real-world Range vs ARAI Claim
Real-world range data aggregated from verified owner reports on CarDekho, CarWale, and Team-BHP.
What's Great & What's Not
✅ Pros
- Longest ARAI range in segment (465 km), real-world 310-330 km confirmed by owners
- 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, one of the safest EVs in India
- V2L (3.3 kW) lets you power home appliances directly from the car
- Level 2 ADAS with 6 airbags standard on top variants
- Largest EV service network in India (1,100+ centres)
- First EV in India to cross 1 lakh units sold (Dec 2025 milestone)
⚠️ Cons
- Real-world range drops to 310-330 km vs 465 km ARAI claim
- AC charging takes 10.5-15 hours, no home fast charger included
- Infotainment UI can stutter during navigation + music at once
- DC fast charging capped at 50 kW (competitors push 100 kW+)
- Rear seat under-thigh support feels short on 3+ hour drives
Real Owner Reviews
Verified owner quotes sourced from top auto platforms. Attribution and original links below.
Smooth car and very economical. Love the AC, touchscreen, seat style. Stylish and smooth to drive with large boot space inside.
Wonderful EV for Indian climate. Tata Nexon is better than other EVs, safety-wise, this is the best EV car in India.
I daily drive around 100 km. Very good experience, stable at high speeds, cabin is silent, suspension absorbs bumps well. Every person's second car should be an EV.
Should you buy the Tata Nexon EV in 2026?
If this is your first electric car, the Nexon EV is the safest decision you can make. I mean that both ways.
Safe literally, because it’s 5-star Bharat NCAP rated, ships with 6 airbags standard, ESC, and a liquid-cooled IP67 battery pack. Safe practically, because Tata has already sold over 1 lakh Nexon EVs. That number matters. Every service centre in India has seen this car before. If your battery throws a code in Bhopal, or your fast charger won’t handshake in Coimbatore, you’ll find someone who knows what to do. You can’t say that about an MG ZS EV or a BYD Atto 3 yet.
The catch is range honesty. Tata claims 465 km ARAI. Owners on CarDekho and Team-BHP are reporting 310 to 330 km in real mixed driving. That’s not a defect. Every EV tested on Indian ARAI cycles does this. What it means for you: the Nexon EV is a brilliant city and weekend-trip car. If you’re doing Bangalore to Chennai monthly, budget for one fast charging stop each way. Not zero. One.
Who this car is for
- First time EV buyers who want Tata’s 1,100+ service network and a platform that’s been on the road since 2020
- Urban commuters doing 50 to 100 km a day. You’ll charge once a week at home
- Small families who’d rather have 6 airbags and a 5-star crash rating than a giant touchscreen
- Power-cut households. The 3.3 kW V2L output runs your fridge, router, and a fan for 6 to 8 hours during outages
Who should look elsewhere
- Highway heavy drivers doing 300+ km trips regularly. Look at the Tata Curvv EV (502 km ARAI) or the MG ZS EV for the bigger battery
- Performance first buyers. The Nexon EV’s 8.9 second 0 to 100 is fine, not thrilling. The Mahindra XUV400 EV is quicker off the line
- Tech enthusiasts. The 12.3 inch touchscreen is good but the UI stutters when you run navigation and music together. The ADAS is Level 2 basic, not the adaptive-lane-change kind you get on an XPeng or a Hyundai Ioniq 5
The honest verdict
The Nexon EV isn’t the most exciting electric SUV in India right now. It’s the one I’d put my mother in. You get proven battery chemistry, the densest EV service network in the country, and Tata actually honours the 8 year battery warranty without drama. For anyone stepping into EVs without patience for early-adopter surprises, this is the default choice.
One tip: wait for festival season. Tata runs the deepest EV discounts of any Indian OEM in October and November.