Tata Motors has launched a new variant of the Nexon EV, one that packs in an even larger battery pack than before. The new Nexon EV 45 supersedes the Nexon EV LR (40.5 kWh) as the new top variant of the Nexon EV, with more power and some additional features. The Nexon EV 45 is available in a total of four trim levels with the top model additionally offered in a Red Dark derivative that packs in some cosmetic differences over the standard car. Prices for the new Nexon EV 45 start from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
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New Nexon EV 45 offered in four trim levels and a new Red Dark edition.
Here’s a look at what each variant of the new Nexon EV 45 has to offer:
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New features on the Nexon EV 45 includes a panoramic sunroof on the top variant.
In addition to Creative 45
In addition to Fearless 45
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Also sees the addition of a 12-litre frink - a first in the Nexon EV.
In addition to Empowered 45
Red Dark edition offers blacked-out looks paired with a red interior.
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In addition to Empowered+ 45
Mechanically speaking, the Nexon EV 45 gets a larger 45 kWh battery featuring LFP prismatic cells - same as in the Curvv EV. The new battery pack offers greater volumetric and energy density and also supports higher DC charging rates - 60 kW as against the Nexon EV LR’s 50 kW. The larger pack also means an increase in range with the Nexon EV 45 having an ARAI-certified range of 489 km. Tata claims real world range in the region fo 350-370 km - up from the Nexon EV LR’s 290 to 310 km.
Tata also looks to have extracted a little more power out of the Nexon EV 45’s electric motor with the new variant delivering 147.5 bhp - up from 143 bhp.
The Nexon EV goes up against the Mahindra XUV400 and the recently launched MG Windsor in the Indian market.