India’s Popular Electric Vehicle Just Got More Expensive

• Tata Nexon EV now priced between Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 16.40 lakh.
• Prices have been increased by Rs 15,000 for two variants.
• The Nexon EV is still one of India’s most affordable long-range EVs.
• Propelled by a 129PS/245Nm motor that draws power from a 30.2kWh battery pack.

It’s been exactly a year since the launch of the Tata Nexon EV in the Indian market on January 28, 2020. In this time, it has emerged as one of India’s most successful electric vehicles, racking up nearly 3,000 orders. Now, Tata Motors has decided to celebrate its first birthday with a price hike that has been attributed to rising input costs. Here’s how it’s priced now:

All prices, ex-showroom

All the variants, apart from the base XM, are now dearer by Rs 15,000. This is the second price increase for the Nexon EV after October. That said, it is still one of the most affordable long-range EVs in the market. Tata Motors had earlier even slashed its subscription prices, making it easier to rent the Nexon EV. 

The Nexon EV is also fun-to-drive, thanks to the instantaneous response from the 129PS/245Nm electric motor. It draws power from a 30.2kWh battery pack and offers an ARAI-claimed range of 312km. It also supports fast charging and can be juiced up from 0-80 percent in an hour. 

The Nexon EV still doesn’t have any direct rivals in the country but it locks horns with the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV. In fact, It is around Rs 7 lakh cheaper than the MG and Hyundai. It will soon face competition from the Mahindra XUV300 Electric.