Tata Nexon

New Tata Curvv EV – Voyager AamirKey attractions driving Nexon EV customers towards the Curvv EV include its larger cabin and boot space and a distinctive, sportier profile
In the automotive space, arrival of new products is always a threat for existing models. A relevant example is Tata Curvv EV that is presenting challenges for its own sibling, the Nexon EV. According to a report, many customers who were earlier thinking about Nexon EV are now looking to upgrade to Curvv EV.
Nexon EV buyers upgrading to Curvv EV
Tata dealers say that the majority of customers who had made a booking for Nexon EV are now looking at the Curvv EV as an upgrade option. The same applies to customers who were thinking about buying a Nexon EV. Interestingly, the opposite is also happening. In some cases dealers are pushing customers to buy Curvv EV over the Nexon EV.
Tata Curvv EV – Sloping Coupe Roofline
This is especially true for folks who were interested in buying the higher variants of Nexon EV such as the top-spec Empowered + LR. This variant is equipped with a 40.5 kWh battery pack and offers a certified range of 465 km. Nexon EV Empowered + LR variant is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 19.29 lakh. Depending on the city, the on-road price is slightly more than Rs 20 lakh. As a discount of Rs 1.50 lakh is currently applicable on this variant at most locations, the final on-road price comes at around Rs 19 lakh.
Preferred upgrade option
Users who were interested in the higher trims of Nexon EV are now looking to upgrade to the Curvv EV. Based on demand, it appears that the most suitable upgrade option is the mid-spec Curvv EV Accomplished 55 variant. Ex-showroom price is around Rs 19.25 lakh, whereas on-road price is approximately Rs 20.20 lakh. As is evident, the pricing is close to that of the top variant of Nexon EV. Equipped with a 55-kWh battery pack, Curvv EV Accomplished 55 variant offers a range of 585 km.
Tata Curvv EV Boot Space
Many Nexon EV buyers are also looking to upgrade to the Curvv EV Accomplished 45 variant. This has a 45-kWh battery pack and a certified range of 502 km. Ex-showroom price is Rs 18.49 lakh, whereas on-road works out at around Rs 19.50 lakh.
Buyers willing to sacrifice on features
Even though the pricing is quite similar for Nexon EV top variant and Curvv EV Accomplished variant, the latter misses out on various features. For example, Curvv EV Accomplished does not get the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats, sunroof, front parking sensors and a 360° surround view monitor. Nexon EV top variant has all these features.
People are willing to sacrifice several of the premium features, as they are more interested in the larger cabin and boot space available with the Curvv EV. Moreover, Curvv EV has sportier styling and an eye-catching profile.
Enquiries at dealerships reveal that the most in demand Curvv EV variant is the Empowered + (ADAS). Majority of bookings have been made for this variant. It has a waiting period of around 2 months. Ex-showroom price of Curvv Empowered + variant with ADAS is Rs 21.99 lakh.
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2023 Nexon Electric teasedThe new Tata Nexon EV will undergo a transformation in the model lineup and trim lineups like its ICE counterpartTata Motors is bringing Nexon EV to the modern era with its first facelift. It features similar body panels as ICE Nexon facelift unveiled yesterday. However, Tata is offering more visual oomph with Nexon EV than its ICE counterpart as seen in the latest teaser. It is now called Nexon.ev. Tata will unveil 2023 Nexon EV on 7th September, while launch will happen alongside 2023 Nexon on 14th September.2023 Tata Nexon EV TeasedNexon EV is the vehicle that popularised electric cars in India. Till that point in time, India was familiar with just a couple of electric cars with much to be desired in performance, appeal and range department. One can say Nexon EV single-handedly changed EV landscape in India and even popularised the genre.2023 Nexon Electric teasedJust like its ICE counterpart unveiled yesterday, Nexon EV will feature a similar design theme inspired by Curvv concept. This is not surprising as current Nexon EV shared almost every single design aspect with its ICE counterpart. But, Tata is bringing visual differences between Nexon ICE and EV models.This visual change is in the form of a new LED DRL pattern. In ICE Nexon facelift, LED DRLs have a split approach. In this sense, they aren’t connected. However, Nexon EV will feature a connected design LED DRLs at the front. This will be the key visual difference between Nexon ICE and EV models.[embedded content]These DRLs have dynamic functions too, emerging from the middle and flowing towards the ends. A similar dynamic function is present with LED tail lights as well, as seen in the teaser. Sort of a welcome function, seen in much higher-end cars. This might just be a visual trick, but significantly enhances the premium quotient.2023 Nexon Electric teasedWhat to expect from Nexon EV facelift?Mechanically (or rather, electrically), Nexon EV facelift will remain identical to the current model. The same 30.2 kWh and 40.5 kWh battery pack options with Prime and Max models will continue duty along with their respective motor configs. Range figures are likely to stay put as well – 312 km with Prime and 453 km Max.However, there will be an overhaul in the trim lineup Just like its ICE counterpart. So, Nexon EV Prime and Nexon EV Max will be renamed to Nexon EV MR (Medium Range) and Nexon EV LR (Long Range) respectively. Similar to Tiago EV’s lineup. Other than DRLs in the front, Nexon EV could feature different wheel designs too.2023 Nexon Electric teasedTrim levels with both MR and LR models will align with what Tata is offering with ICE Nexon facelift – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. With S variants with a sunroof and + variants with optional kit. Features like the new 10.25” touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25” fully digital and configurable instrument screen, the new touch and toggle based HVAC controls, two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo, ventilated front seats will be similar to ICE Nexon. More

Tata Nexon EV breaks down on delivery dayAlthough such cases are rare, the one at the receiving end is bound to experience a lot of anger and frustrationWhen things don’t work out as expected after taking delivery of a car, the trust that one has in the brand is deeply shaken. A Tata Nexon EV owner in Ahmedabad had to go through a similar experience recently. As the matter has not been resolved as per the expectations of the owner, he has shared his experience on his Twitter handle. Hopefully, all stakeholders should be able to come to an agreeable solution in the coming days.Nexon EV breaks down after deliveryAccording to the owner, he had taken delivery of Tata Nexon EV from Progressive Cars in Ahmedabad on July 14, 2023. The owner has mentioned the time of delivery at 1:30 PM. After taking delivery, the owner drove the car for around 15 to 20 km. At around 11 PM on the same day of delivery, the vehicle experienced a breakdown. The owner has posted an image of the car’s instrument console, which shows a ‘Critical Alert’ notification. The message also asks the user to contact the service centre.Tata Nexon EV breaks down on delivery dayThis sudden breakdown was surprising, as the battery indicator was still showing an available range of 201 km. The notification did not provide any more details. As there was nothing the owner could do to fix the issue, the car had to be towed to the car dealer workshop. The next day, the dealer informed them that they had identified and fixed the issue. The problem was with the PSA, which had to be replaced.Owner demanding new car or full refundAlthough the problem has been fixed, the owner does not want to keep the car anymore. He has stated that he does not want to drive a car that developed problems in just 10-11 hours after taking delivery. For the owner, it is more of a psychological issue than anything else. It happens when one’s expectations are shattered.Tata Nexon EV breaks down on delivery dayThe Tata dealership had tried to assure the owner that there is no longer any issue with the car. They even offered extra perks and benefits and requested the owner to take delivery. But the owner has refused such offers and insists on a new car or full refund.As of now, the car is parked at the dealership and waiting for the owner to take delivery. It appears to be a stalemate, even after more than 20 days of the breakdown incident. Tata Nexon EV comes with 8 years / 1.6 lakh km of battery and motor warranty. This is good enough to ensure complete peace of mind for users.It remains to be seen how things work out in this case. It will be tough for the dealership to provide a new car or issue a refund, as the delivered car will then instantly become a second-hand car. Users can probably look at the bigger picture and ignore small issues and obstacles that may come along the way. More

Nexon EV Accelerator Pedal breaks while drivingAlthough not common, cases of accelerator pedal breaking off have been reported in the pastWith car components being manufactured in hundreds of thousands, it is likely that a small percentage will turn out to be defective. This can happen even when there are strict quality control measures in place. If the problem is found across multiple cars, the OEM may choose to announce a recall.In a recent case, the owner of a Nexon EV has reported a broken accelerator pedal. This seems like a relatively new issue, although some cases have been reported earlier as well. The owner has notified Tata Motors and requested a resolution.Nexon EV Accelerator Pedal breaks while drivingNexon EV accelerator pedal breaks into twoAccording to the Nexon EV owner, the accelerator pedal broke randomly while driving. There was no impact or anything of that sort, which could have possibly caused the breakage of the accelerator pedal. The owner is certainly not happy, as no one would expect such things to occur. One of the reasons why people buy Nexon and Nexon EV is because these vehicles have received 5-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash tests.However, it is important to understand that crash tests do not measure the strength of individual components. Moreover, this specific case of accelerator pedal breakage may be due to an inherent flaw in the material used for making the pedal. It could be also due to poor workmanship. A closeup of the broken accelerator pedal reveals that the point of breakage is where the pedal connects to another part inside the vehicle. The pedal rod itself is intact.Nexon EV Accelerator Pedal breaks while drivingThis shows that the problem could also be due to a bad connecting mechanism or one that is not installed properly. Over a period of time, stresses on the material may have caused it to collapse completely.Expecting effective resolution from Tata MotorsIt is expected that Tata Motors and/or Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited in this case will carry out a thorough investigation. While replacing the accelerator pedal will be the easy thing to do, the more important goal will be to find out the root cause of this problem. Subsequently, it needs to be investigated if there’s a probability of other cars having the same issue. It may not have happened yet, but the risks can be there.It was fortunate that nothing untoward happened in this case of accelerator pedal breaking. There can be various scenarios in which sudden breakage of accelerator pedal can be a trigger for an accident.Nexon EV Accelerator Pedal breaks while drivingFor example, it would have been a difficult situation if the pedal had broken off when the vehicle was overtaking at high speeds. Thankfully, nothing of that sort happened. We hope the Nexon EV owner gets a resolution soon and such cases do not occur again. More

Tata Nexon EV ownerProspective EV buyers in India should thoroughly research use cases and expectations from their new electric car before falling head-first into EV realmWoes of EV owners in India are rising. This is not just limited to Nexon EV or any of Tata Motors’ electric vehicles. It is the state of EVs in India that is relatively young for electric powertrains and necessary charging infrastructure. A Tata Nexon EV owner named Carmelita Fernandes took to social media recently and expressed grievances regarding her electric vehicle.She explained on Twitter what kind of a nightmare her experience with her Nexon EV was. Fed up with Tata Motors’ service, she asked the company to “take her car back” as a last resort. But, what made this Nexon EV owner say this? Let’s take a look.Nexon EV Owner Says Please Take My Car BackBecause Tata is the largest EV manufacturer in India, cases like this relating to it are more common. It is like Maruti Suzuki car crashes are more because it sells more cars, to begin with. It is all about probability. Most of what we say in this post holds good for EVs in general.Carmelita Fernandes took to social media to express grievances regarding her Nexon EV. In a Twitter post, she explained how she had multiple issues with her Nexon EV. She mentioned two trips from Mumbai to Pune. The distance between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pune is around 160 km.Tata Nexon EV ownerOn a full charge, Nexon EV Prime promises a range of 312 km. That said, Lonavala ghats eat into the battery significantly while climbing inclines and the same amount of lost extra energy is not recuperated in declines. Topping up in Pune becomes mandatory. But India’s charging infrastructure is still in its infant stage and charging stations often don’t work as expected.Carmelita Fernandes claims charging stations at Turbhe and Food Mall didn’t work at all. She had battery issues too which Rudra Motors in Wagholi, Pune, replaced under warranty. Carmelita also claims that Tata’s ZConnect Support didn’t provide any support and the company’s toll-free number 18008332233 doesn’t work at all.State of EVs in India in May 2023Even though electric car sales touched 5,000+ units monthly mark, corresponding charging infrastructure growth is still very meek. So, the prospect of an EV in India has still not expanded beyond the tier 1 or tier 2 city limits (in most cases). For intercity commutes and long drives, owners should thoroughly plan the trip ahead.Automotive enthusiasts reacting to the postEven though one has planned out a route and personally telephoned all charging stations for working confirmation, there is no guarantee that they will work when you arrive with a minimal state of charge. Maybe the weather is bad or the charging station just wouldn’t budge. My luck would never allow such a close call and will always keep me stranded (sad life).Even if you can afford a long-range EV among the 28 electric cars on sale in India, you’re still limited by lack of a robust charging infrastructure. We would advise a prospective EV buyer in India mid-2023 to thoroughly research the use cases of their new electric car. If your daily commute involves city driving and an occasional long drive within a 100 km radius for recreation, go for it.If your EV is a second or a third car, go for it. Or else, ICE vehicles still pose great value. PHEVs with traditional parallel hybrid architecture are the best bet for emerging markets like India. A small manually rechargeable battery and a motor for short commutes along with an IC engine for the longer routes. None of the mainstream hybrids in India currently offer plug-in functionality. More