Tata Motors launched the Nexon EV in the Indian market back in 2020. Since its launch, the all-electric SUV has gone on to become one of the best-selling EVs in the country, allowing the company to command a majority of the market share in the Indian EV segment.
Fast forward to 2022 and Tata Motors have now introduced a long-range version of the crossover, the Nexon EV Max. While the new car carries forward an identical design, it does offer a number of new features, tech and most importantly a larger battery pack - allowing for better range and performance.
So, if you had to pick between the Nexon EV and Nexon EV Max, which would you choose?
Here are all the major differences between the two models, to further help you make a decision.
Exteriors
The Tata Nexon EV and EV Max carry forward identical designs. However, the EV Max does come with a few subtle changes which help differentiate between the two.
The first is the inclusion of a new paint scheme - Intensi-Teal, which is exclusive to the Nexon EV Max. The Max also comes with a dual-tone paint scheme as standard. The EV Max carries forward the same 16-inch wheel size as the Nexon EV, however, the long-range version comes with a new dual-tone five-spoke alloy design.
Other exterior differences include reduced ground clearance on the Nexon EV Max (by 10 mm). The EV Max also weighs 100 kg more than the regular model, mainly due to the larger battery and additional equipment on-board. Tata Motors has also tuned the Nexon EV Max's suspension setup to handle the additional weight.
Interiors
Nothing has changed on the inside, except for a small handful of cosmetic bits and feature additions. The Nexon EV Max gets an exclusive dual-tone black & beige dashboard with lots of piano black on the centre fascia. Changes include a deep blue insert with tri-arrow detailing on the dashboard, blue accents on the air-con vents and the new seat upholstery.
The bigger battery pack means a higher floor level though, which has resulted in lower levels of seating comfort compared to the regular Nexon.
Features
The Tata Nexon EV Max carries forward most of the features from the standard model, while also packing a host of new ones. The Nexon EV Max now features a rotary gear knob with a digital display on top, indicating the multi-drive modes on offer (Eco, City & Sport). The EV Max also comes with an electronic parking brake, auto-hold, wireless charger, ventilated seats, hill-descent control, air purifier, cruise control, smartwatch integration and an upgraded ZConnect 2.0 connected car tech with 48 smart features.
Specifications (Battery, Range & Charging)
This is where most of the changes between the two models are concentrated. The Tata Nexon EV Max comes with a larger battery pack of 40.5 kWh, which is 10.3 kWh more than that of the standard model. The larger battery pack has allowed the Nexon EV Max to offer a higher "ideal conditions" range of 437 km - 125 km more than on the standard Nexon EV (which offers 312 km certified range). The Nexon EV Max's real world range should be in the 250 - 300 km space.
Not only the range, but Tata Motors has also improved the power & torque output on the Nexon EV Max, which is now rated at 143 BHP and 250 Nm (up by 14 BHP and 5 Nm). In terms of performance, the Nexon EV Max is said to be capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds, compared to 9.9 seconds on the standard model.
The Tata Nexon EV Max has two charging options, a standard 3.3 kW charger which takes 15 - 16 hours to completely charge the long-range model. Tata also offers the EV Max model with a 7.2 kW fast charger, which reduces charging times to just 6.5 hours. The regular model, on the other hand, comes with a standard 3.3 kW unit which charges the EV in 10 hours.
To further aid range, the Tata Nexon EV Max is offered with three levels of regenerative braking. While the highest-level regen aids single-pedal driving, owners can also switch off the regen feature completely.
Prices
The standard Nexon EV model is offered in three trims: XM, XZ+ and XZ+ Lux. Prices for the standard model range from Rs 14.79 lakh to Rs 17.40 lakh (ex-showroom). The long-range Nexon EV Max is offered in two variants: XZ+ and XZ+ Lux, both offered with a choice of either the 3.3 kW or 7.2 kW charger. Prices for the Nexon EV Max start from Rs 17.74 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 19.24 lakh (ex-showroom).
Read the official Team-BHP review of the Tata Nexon EV Max -
here.