Reports confirm that Tata is soon going to offer a mild update for Nexon EV which is likely to increase the driving range as well.
In a recent interview to a publication, Tata Motors confirmed that they will keep updating their lineup in a month or two. This will make sure that all the cars remain up to date and plus, there are a lot of choices for the buyers. Reports now suggest that this will be applicable to Nexon EV as well, which will receive an update.
As of now, the Nexon EV offers a claimed driving range of 312 kms. Reports say that soon, Tata is going to give an OTA-type update to the EV which will increase its range by a small difference. Along with that, there will be a performance upgrade as well, which is likely to increase the power and possibly, offer a new driving mode.
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We are not sure if the performance boost is needed, but more driving range is anyday welcome. Tata Nexon EV, in its real world driving conditions offers nearly 230-240 kms worth of driving. That can be reduced or increased, based on your driving as well. Currently, there are three electric SUVs in India, amongst which Nexon is the cheapest and offers the lowest range.
Nexon EV gets a 30.2 kWh electric motor with an IP67-rated lithium-ion battery pack. The motor is able to produce 129 PS and up to 245 Nm of peak torque, with a single-speed transmission. The torque remains different for both the Drive and Sport driving modes, the latter getting a 60% boost of up to 245 Nm.
With the help of a standard AC home charger, you can charge the Nexon in 6-8 hours. If you use a public charger, the car will take 50% minutes to charge up to 80%. There are many public fast chargers available in major metro cities. However, these will take a certain amount of money to be charged.
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Features onboard Nexon EV include Hill Assist and Descent function, electric sunroof, Brake Energy Regeneration, Semi-Digital instrument console, rear parking sensors with a camera, dual front airbags, rain sensing wipers, LED headlamps and its 5-star safety rating as well.
