Tata Nexon EV Max Launched In India; Gets An ARAI-certified Range of 437km

Tata Motors has launched the Nexon EV Max in the Indian market. The long-range Nexon EV Max, which starts at INR 17.74 lakh for the XZ+ variant goes up to Rs 19.24 lakh for the top-spec Nexon EV Max XZ+ Lux VARIANT (all prices, ex-showroom, India).The new long-range Nexon EV Max gets a bigger 40 kWh lithium-ion battery pack boasting an ARAI-certified range of 437 km, which is 125 km extra range than the regular Nexon EV. The Nexon EV Max gets two charging options - a standard 3.3 kWh charging setup and a powerful 7.2 kWh AC fast-charging setup which can be bought for an additional premium.With a new battery pack, the Nexon EV Max gets a 143hp motor that delivers 250Nm of torque, which is 14hp and 5Nm more than the standard Nexon EV. Similarly, the Nexon EV Max does 0-100kph time under 9 seconds. When it comes to charging, the Nexon EV Max will take around 15-16 hours for a full charge on the 3.3 kWh unit, while the 7.2 kWh unit does the job in 6 and half hours. The car can top up from 0 to 80 percent in 56 minutes on any 50 kWh charger.The Nexon EV Max will be available in XZ+ and XZ+ Lux variants. THE Nexon EV Max also gets additional features over the standard Nexon EV. There are more than 30 features on offer. The variant-wise features include a wireless smartphone charger, air purifier, electric sunroof, front leatherette ventilated seats, illuminated drive mode selector knob, cruise control, Harman infotainment system, auto-dimming IRVM, tire pressure monitoring system, hill hold and hill descent control, disc brakes on all wheels, dual airbags, etc.The Nexon EV, the highest-selling electric SUV in India, is the only electric SUV in the country with a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.