Tata Nexon EV has become the first electric car in India to cross the 1 lakh units mark in total sales. Since its launch in 2020, more than 1 lakh people have bought the Tata Nexon EV. Tata’s total EV sales are over 2.5 lakh units, with the Nexon EV playing a key role. Tata Motors has the largest share of the Indian electric passenger vehicle market due to the presence of more electric cars in various segments.
Nexon EV is the most popular of all the vehicles. It has been instrumental in increasing Tata’s overall earnings and has become a car that brings high sales for the company. This achievement shows that people in the general car market of India are starting to prefer electric cars. Here we tell you those 5 features of Tata Nexon EV, due to which this car is most preferred.
First mover advantage
Tata Nexon EV was launched in India in 2020, when people were not much accepting of electric cars. This was the country’s first indigenous electric SUV made for the common man. Tata Motors used its Universe strategy, in which it collaborated with other Tata Group companies to create a complete support system for the Nexon EV. Along with manufacturing the car, the company also focused on charging infrastructure across the country, which boosted customer confidence and interest in buying the Nexon EV.
Safe car
Tata Nexon EV is the safest car in India. It has received 5-star safety ratings from both Global NCAP (GNCAP) and India NCAP (BNCAP). This SUV has a strong high-strength steel body, which keeps passengers safe in case of a collision. It also has 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and many other safety features.
No more range worries
One of the biggest concerns when buying an electric car is its range. The Tata Nexon EV has two battery options, offering a range of up to 489 km on a single charge. This alleviates a range of customer concerns to a great extent. The model with a 30 kWh battery can run around 325 km on a single charge, which is good for daily driving in the city.
Amazing design and technology
The design of Tata Nexon EV is quite attractive and it also has modern technology. The current generation Nexon EV offers several advanced features, making its interior premium. It has features like 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch fully digital driver display, 9-speaker JBL audio system, 360-degree camera.
Value for money
Tata Nexon EV is priced between ₹12.49 lakh to ₹17.19 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price it is cheaper than many of its competing cars. Also, being an electric car, its running cost is around ₹11.5 per km, making it more economical. Savings on maintenance and fuel compared to petrol-diesel cars, and all the reasons mentioned above, make the Tata Nexon EV an excellent and valuable option for consumers.