The trend among Bollywood celebrities of owning electric cars is rising steadily but Pankaj Tripathi opted for the most successful mass-market EV instead of a luxury car.
Legendary actor Pankaj Tripathi was spotted using his Tata Nexon EV in public recently. He is one of the biggest names in the Indian movie industry. His career has spanned over decades since he first started as a drama school actor. In addition to giving us many blockbuster movies, he has also displayed his talent in some top web series. Just to give you an idea of how talented and accomplished he is, he has received prestigious awards including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. For now, let us take a look at the details of the electric car of the National School of Drama student.
Pankaj Tripathi in Tata Nexon EV
This video clip comes from voompla on Instagram. It captures the iconic actor at a location where he is surrounded by a few people. He is making his way to his electric car. The security is accompanying him to his car. The exact location of this is not available. Still, he makes his way to his Tata Nexon EV. During this time, he briefly addresses the cameramen and poses for a few photos. Thereafter, he sits in the front seat of the EV, fastens the seatbelt and acknowledges the paparazzi trying to click more pictures. Finally, he is driven away by his driver.
Tata Nexon EV
Note that Pankaj Tripathi owns the older model of the Tata Nexon EV. It used to be available in two variants – Prime and Max. The former boasted a 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery with a range of 312 km, while the latter had a larger 40.5 kWh battery with a range of 453 km on a single charge. There is a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor which generates a decent 127 hp / 245 Nm with the smaller battery and 141 hp / 250 Nm of peak power and torque with the larger battery. In the more powerful guise, the electric SUV is able to achieve a 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint in just 9 seconds. Tata Nexon EV is the highest-selling electric car in India.
| Specs | Tata Nexon EV (Prime) | Tata Nexon EV (Max) |
| Battery | 30.2 kWh | 40.5 kWh |
| Range | 312 km | 453 km |
| Power | 127 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Acc. (0-100 km/h) | – | 9 seconds |
Our View
I feel that if celebrities start going for EVs, people might be encouraged as well. We know that EVs have numerous challenges including range anxiety, high initial costs and a lack of charging infrastructure. Hence, the government is trying to support the buyers by offering heavy incentives. These schemes will only be there until the EVs become mass-market products and household names. The EV sales are rising exponentially in India year-on-year. Celebrities opting for EVs is a positive sign for the industry as well. Let us keep an eye out for more such cases.
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