Tata Motors has started taking bookings for its new Nexon EV, billed as ‘India’s Own Electric SUV’, which will be in showrooms in early 2020. It joins the growing EV market in India with offering such as the MG ZS, Hyundai Kona EV, and Mahindra e20.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD of Tata Motors said: “After introducing our cutting-edge EV technology, ZIPTRON, we are thrilled to unveil the first EV featuring this technology – the Nexon EV. This is a high-performance, connected vehicle that is uniquely suited to address the aspirations of Indian customers and break all barriers for EV adoption. We are confident that this development will mark an important milestone in India’s electrification journey, and further reinforce our commitment towards developing sustainable and responsible mobility solutions for India.”
Tata Motors’ ZIPTRON technology incorporates a powerful and high-efficiency 129-ps/245 Nm permanent-magnet AC motor powered by a high capacity 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It promises to give brisk performance with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h claimed to be 9.9 seconds and a range of over 300 kms on a full charge.
Besides constant recharging with Regenerative Braking that charges the battery pack while coasting through, when plugged into a Fast DC Charger, the Nexon EV can reach 80% battery capacity within 60 minutes. In addition, charging can be done from any 15-amp plug point.
The EV comes with a best-in-industry dust and waterproof battery pack which meets IP67 standards. This high-density battery pack is liquid-cooled to handle India’s high temperature conditions. The battery pack is placed underneath the vehicle body, giving the SUV a centre of gravity more akin to that of a sedan or a hatchback, ensuring maximum stability and excellent dynamic performance on winding roads.
The 3994 mm long Nexon EV retains all its learnings from the Nexon Global NCAP rating and comes with class-leading safety features. It has been rigorously tested for 1 million kms over the toughest terrain in India, covering high altitudes, unpaved roads, steep gradients and under extreme weather conditions. Tata Motors is confident of its durability that it offers a warranty of 8 years or maximum of 160,000 kms on the battery pack and electric motor.
Tata Motors to launch EV models with ZIPTRON technology developed in-house
