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Delhi: Tata Nexon EV delisted from incentives post complaints

2nd March 2021, 10:26 by Kanad Kalasur

The move comes following complaints about the EV's driving range that was lower than the figure claimed by the manufacturer.

The Delhi government has delisted the Tata Nexon EV from its purchase incentives for electric vehicles' scheme. The move comes following complaints about the EV's driving range that was lower than the figure claimed by the manufacturer.

Tata Motors claims a range of 312 km on a single charge. This figure is based on the tests conducted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an independent government testing body. However, two owners complained that they were unable to get over 200 km of range.

Under the Delhi EV policy, for the first 1,000 units of the Nexon EV, an incentive of Rs. 10,000 per KWh of the vehicle's battery capacity was offered, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,50,000. A waiver of road tax and registration fees was also granted.

Tata Motors has released the following statement:

It is unfortunate to receive this order from the Delhi Transport Commission. We will continue to engage constructively to protect the interests of our customers. The Nexon EV is the only personal segment EV available in the market today that meets the stringent FAME norms. The range at single full charge (312 km) for the Nexon EV is basis the certification received from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), which is the official body that independently tests all mass produced vehicles under standard/defined test conditions before they can be offered to customers.

As with conventional vehicles (with IC engines), the actual range achieved in EVs is dependent on AC usage, individual driving style and the actual conditions in which the vehicle is driven. The range achievement is also a function of familiarity with the new technology, and customers report improvements upwards of 10% within 4-6 weeks of familiarity. We have been receiving several positive testimonials from our customers and are encouraged to see them exploring new places with Nexon EV and sharing their experiences. We are extremely confident about the value proposition of the Nexon EV, which since its launch a year ago, has consistently grown in popularity to become India’s largest selling EV with thousands of families enjoying the pleasure of owning and driving it.

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