Tata has been working on a long-range version of the Nexon EV, which has been an absolute crowd favorite. To keep the momentum going the long-range Tata Nexon EV is slated for the India market launch by April this year.

Tata is giving some major updates to the Nexon EV. The biggest change can be seen in the battery of the car. The 2022 model will get a 40kWh battery as compared to the 30.2kWh pack seen in the previous generation model. With the inclusion of this larger battery pack, the car will offer a range of 400Km. While the real-world range will be lesser than the certified figure, it might range from anywhere between 300Km to 320Km. The new battery pack will be offered as a long-range variant for the Nexon EV and the smaller 30.2kWh battery will make up the standard model.

There will be some new features as well. The 2022 Nexon EV will get selectable regenerative modes. The new car will also get the Electronic Stability Program or ESP. Apart from that we also see some cosmetic changes like the new alloy wheels. In addition to all of this, the bigger battery pack is also heavier and increases the weight of the car by over 100Kg. The larger battery pack will also require some modifications to be made to the Nexon EV’s floor pan, and the boot space is also believed to have been sacrificed. The updated Nexon EV is also expected to get disc brakes at all four corners, as the SUV would become heavier due to the larger battery pack, thus requiring additional stopping power.

This upgrade will equip the Nexon to go head-to-head against the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV, as both these cars offer a certified range close to 400Km. While we don’t have the official prices, the new battery and the added features will take the cost up by 2-3 Lakhs raising the overall cost from INR 16L to INR 19L.