Upcoming EVs In Nepal: Tata Nexon EV

The much-anticipated Tata Nexon EV will be available in Nepal in the next couple of months, as per our sources. The Nexon EV which is available in three variants starts at INR 13.99 Lakh and goes up to INR 16.56 Lakh in the Indian market. With the new revised duty structures for EVs coming into effect from the upcoming fiscal year, the Nexon EV will be the most competitively priced fully-electric compact SUV in the Nepalese market.  Although we haven't received any info on the possible pricing, we think the Nexon EV will be attractively priced between Rs 35 Lakh-Rs 42 Lakh.Tata Nexon EV is the first vehicle based on the Ziptron technology that will spawn the future electric cars from Tata Motors in India and Nepal. The Nexon EV promises zippy performance, an ARAI-certified range of 312 km* (real driving conditions may vary),  fast charging capability, extended battery life, and class-leading safety features.Nexon EV is equipped with a powerful and high-efficiency 127 BHP permanent-magnet AC motor powered by a high capacity 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery. The motor produces 245 Nm of instant torque from a standstill, enabling Nexon EV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.9 seconds. The EV comes with best-in-industry dust and waterproof battery pack which meets IP67 standards. The battery pack is placed underneath the vehicle body, giving the compact SUV a center of gravity more akin to that of a sedan or a hatchback, ensuring maximum stability and excellent dynamic performance on winding roads.[gallery size="full" ids="14730,14731,14732"]The new Nexon EV sports a bold and confident design that brings into play the Impact Design 2.0 language. The new design further accentuates the already strong and purposeful stance of the Nexon, resulting in a road presence that makes it stand out & apart. The slim, wide grille-cum-lamp entity is underscored by the Tata Motors Humanity Line running from lamp to lamp, adding a touch of premium-ness through its chrome treatment and more three-dimensional form. Completing the new design of the front end is the bumper with its sporty central grille, detailed with the Tata Motors signature Tri-Arrows.The Nexon EV measures 3,994 km in length, 1,811 mm in width, and stands 1,607 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,498 mm and 205 mm ground clearance while the trunk capacity is at 350 liters. The ICE-powered Nexon has already scored five-star safety ratings at the Global NCAP crash tests. And, we expect similar results for the Nexon EV. Nevertheless, the new Tata Nexon EV complies with the latest full-frontal, side-impact, and offset impact crash regulations. It gets safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD and cornering stability control, ISOFIX anchorage for child seats, and camera-based reverse park assist.The vehicle comes with two drive mode options – Drive & Sport. It utilizes new tech features – Regenerative Braking to charge the battery while coasting, Hill Ascent & Descent Assist to make driving on slopes more convenient and Smart Regen with Creep feature allows the user to tackle congested city traffic without fatigue. When plugged into a Fast DC Charger, the Nexon EV will replenish 80% battery capacity within 60 minutes. In addition, the Nexon EV can be charged from any 15 amp plug point.Nexon EV offers 35 Mobile App-based connected features, ranging from remote commands, vehicle tracking, driving behavior analytics, navigation, and remote diagnostics. The ZConnect App enables owners to locate the nearby charging points, TML service stations, set up speed alerts, track vehicle location, and many more features.