Tata Motors is releasing the Nexon EV Max at a price of 17.74 lakh

After a slight delay, Tata Motors has finally announced prices for the Nexon EV Max SUV, starting at Rs 17.74 for the XZ + variant and up to Rs 19.24 for the top-specific Nexon EV Max XZ + Lux. The Nexon EV Max offers an ARAI-certified range of 437 km, thanks to a larger 40.5 kWh battery. In addition to the longer range, the Nexon EV Max gets extra features over the standard Nexon EV. (All prices without showroom)

Tata Nexon EV Max: battery and range
The Nexon EV Max comes with a 40.5 kW / h battery, which is about 10 kW / h more than the standard Nexon EV. Despite the larger battery, the boot capacity has not changed, and the Nexon EV Max still has the same 350-liter boot as the regular Nexon EV.

The larger battery allows the Nexon EV Max to have a stated range of 437 km ARAI, which is 125 km more than the Nexon EV. However, in our real-world distance testing, the Nexon EV has run 208 km, and we expect the Nexon EV Max to give about 300 km of real distance.

In terms of power, the Nexon EV Max gets a 143-hp engine that delivers 250 Nm of torque, which is 14 hp. and 5 Nm more than the Nexon EV.

Tata Motors also offers two charging options – a 3.3 kW / h charging option, which is standard on the SUV, or a more powerful 7.2 kW / h option in some options. that can be obtained for an additional fee. It takes about 15-16 hours to fully charge the Nexon EV Max with a 3.3 kW / h charger, while the 7.2 kW / h version takes about five to six hours. Tata Motors claims that charging time is 56 minutes at 0-80 percent of any conventional 50 kW / h charger.

Tata Nexon EV Max: options and features
Nexon EV Max is available in two versions – XZ + and XZ + Lux. In terms of features, the Nexon EV Max gets a few features that the Nexon EV doesn’t have. These include a backlit gear lever with parking mode, an electronic parking brake, an air purifier, cooled seats and safety features such as ESP and hill holding assistance. EV Max will also get a unique beige interior theme that will not be available in the standard model. It also gets the integration of smart watches and cruise control among others. The Nexon EV Max gets an 8-year warranty of 160,000km on battery and engine. It also gets exclusive paint shade options for the Nexon EV Max. The hue of the two-tone paint is standard.

Tata Nexon EV Max: falling prices
Compared to the standard Tata Nexon EV, the Nexon EV Max range costs 2.95 lakh more. Tata Motors has released the Nexon EV Max in two variants with four sub-variants. As mentioned above, the range starts with the Tata Nexon EV Max XZ + with a 3.3 kW / h charger priced at 17.74 lakh. The next option – Tata Nexon EV Max XZ + with a fast AC charger with a capacity of 7.2 kW at a price of 18.24 lakh. The best specification of the Tata Nexon EV Max XZ + Lux starts at 18.74 lakh rupees for the 3.3 kW option, while the most expensive version of the line, the Nexon EV Max XZ + Lux with a fast 7.2 kW charger, costs 19.24 lakh . (all prices, ex-salon, India)

Tata Nexon EV Max: delivery date and competitors
Deliveries of the Nexon EV Max will begin in the coming weeks. Like the standard Nexon EV, the Nexon EV Max has no direct competitors. However, it undermines the MG ZS EV, which costs from Rs 21.99 (the former showroom) and gets a more powerful 176 hp engine. and a battery of 50.3 kW / h. The Nexon EV Max will be sold alongside the Nexon EV, giving buyers more choice in terms of range and price. Currently, the standard Nexon EV is the best-selling electric SUV in India, and in some regions it already has a waiting period of six months.