Tata Nexon EV Max

Expert Review by Maxabout

Introduction

With the emerging popularity of electric vehicles in the country, carmakers are also attempting to try their luck in the electric car segment. The indigenous automaker, Tata Motors, is one step ahead of others and has already sold two EVs, Tigor and Nexon, successfully in the Indian market. To further strengthen its EV portfolio, the brand has offered the Nexon EV MAX, which is one of the finest offerings by the manufacturer. Tata launched the Nexon EV in India in 2020, and it was awarded the best-selling electric vehicle in the same year. The Tata Nexon EV MAX is the long-range version of the standard Nexon EV. Let’s dive in to find out all the details and specs related to the SUV.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Design and Style

The Nexon EV MAX boasts an impressive design language that complements its EV profile. The front facade of the car gets plenty of blue accents that not only differentiate it from the Tata Nexon but also give it a cool look. The front grille is a slimmer unit, and the bonnet has a bolder design. The Tri-arrow design on the air dam has blue accents as well. Streamlined and stylish headlight unit with LED DRLs and fog light housing. Every detail of the SUV adds to the premium appeal of the car.

Moving to the side profile, the key styling elements include a blue line alongside the window line, black wheel arches, and new diamond-cut alloy wheels. The rear-end looks simplistic yet classy with tri-arrow design taillights and blue finished X graphics on the boot. The manufacturer has also added EV badging on the front, side, and rear of the car. In terms of body dimensions, the car is 3993mm long, 1811mm wide, and 1616mm tall, and the wheelbase is 2498mm.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Engine and Gearbox

Powering the EV is a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor that uses a liquid-cooled thermal management system and churns out 143 HP power and 250 Nm of torque when coupled to a single-speed transmission for Automatic Like Drive. The car gets a 40.5 kWh High energy density Lithium-ion battery pack.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Interior, Instrument Cluster & Boot Space

Speaking of the interior, the overall appearance and feel of the Nexon EV's cabin are quite impressive. Several areas throughout the cabin feature distinctive blue accents. A freestanding 7.0-inch touchscreen with great touch sensitivity and a slew of essential connection options, including connected Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, takes centre stage. It features a dual-tone interior with a piano-black finish in the centre of the dashboard.

The front, as well as the rear seats, are quite supportive and comfy. There is ample headroom and legroom that makes the journeys pleasant. There are enough storage spaces throughout the cabin. However, the lack of a charging socket in the second row is a major miss. The instrument cluster gets a 17.78cm TFT digital instrument cluster with a full graphic display for offering multiple information. You will have 350 litres of boot space for carrying enough luggage.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking chores in the Tata Nexon EV MAX are done by disc brakes on both front and rear end while the suspension duties are assigned to the Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring at the front and Twist beam with dual path strut at the rear. The SUV rides on 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that are outfitted with 215/60 size tyres.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Key Features

The maker has offered the EV MAX with a plethora of features that include all-LED lighting, ventilated front seats, rear AC vents, electric sunroof, jewelled control knob, air purifier, cooled glove box, i-TPMS, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, 17.78cm floating infotainment touchscreen by Harman, 4 speakers & 4 tweeters, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charger, Tata Motors ZConnect app with 48 smart features like smartwatch integration, charging station locator, intrusion alert and more. As for passenger safety, the car comes fitted with dual front airbags, ISOFIX anchorage, ABS with EBD & BA, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent control, panic brake alert, and ESP with i-VBAC to name a few.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Top Speed, Acceleration & Range

As claimed by the brand, the Nexon EV MAX has the capability of accelerating from 0-100 km/h within just 9 seconds and it can reach the top speed of 140 kmph. As far as range is concerned, the brand claimed range is 437 km on a single charge while in the real world, it might be around 350-375 km. Also, it takes only 56 minutes to charge the battery up to 80%.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Variants & Colour Options

Tata Nexon EV MAX has been offered in four variants called XZ+, XZ+ Lux, XZ+ AC FC WMU and XZ+ Lux AC FC WMU. The buyers will have the option of choosing any colour from the offered three colours named Intensi-Teal, Pristine White and Daytona Grey.

Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

The ex-showroom price for the XZ+ variant starts at Rs 17.74 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 19.24 lakh for the top-end variant. Now, to explain the difference between off-road and on-road pricing, a car's ex-showroom price is the sticker price that does not include the cost of road tax, insurance, or registration. The on-road price, on the other hand, includes the previously mentioned costs as well as the cost of insurance, RC, one-time road tax, extended warranty, and all vehicle accessories. It is important to note that in our country, on-road prices vary greatly from state to state.

Tata Nexon EV MAX Competitors

In the Indian car market in its segment, the Nexon EV MAX locks horns with Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV and its own sibling Tata Nexon EV.

Verdict - Should You Buy Tata Nexon EV MAX or not?

In today's electric car scenario in India, the Tata Nexon EV MAX is a practical yet economical EV. The car's performance is extremely outstanding, and the range available is quite useful for daily travel as well as city-to-city journeys thanks to the 437 km claimed range. There is no sacrifice in terms of comfort and convenience, as the Nexon EV is packed with amenities and provides adequate comfort for five people, as well as ample baggage capacity. The Nexon EV appears to be a good value in the electric car market.