NADA EV Expo 2022 saw many brand new additions to the Nepalese automobile market. Among them was the brand new version of TATA Nexon EV Prime.
The brand ‘TATA’ has always gotten the utmost popularity among people. And their EV has been one of the forever favorites of Nepalese ever since it hit the Nepalese automobile market. TATA Nexon EV with its mid-range car price is loaded with posh qualities. This comes in different trial and error versions, with various supplements for the final, totalized result.
On top of that, the new groundbreaking TATA Nexon EV Prime has derived many features from the other famous EV model by TATA, the Nexon EV Max. And the fact that TATA Nexon EV Max is not launched in Nepal makes the new Nexon EV Prime more special for Nepalese automobile enthusiasts.
Both the inside-out features of the model have grabbed all the attention. Let’s know how it looks all around!
A Glimpse At The Interior
The features like smartwatch-integrated connectivity, flat-bottom steering wheel, leatherette wrapped steering wheel, central console with front armrest, sliding tambour door, 1-liter bottle holder in all doors and umbrella holder in the front doors are included in the interior of the Nexon Prime. Also, seat upholstery, rear seat cushion 100% flip & flat fold, and cooled & eliminated glove box, in the inside of the TATA Nexon EV Prime make it more remarkable and comfort-oriented.
Furthermore, given choosing between the luxurious themes, two-tone oyster white and granite black is certainly a treat for buyers.
Know the Exterior
The outer look of the Nexon EV Prime encompasses project headlamps with tri-arrow DRLs, tri-arrow signature LED tail lamps, floating roof, piano black ORVMs with turn indicators, roof rails, door side body cladding for scratch protection, dark chrome accents on humanity line, sideleltline, dark theme specific humanity line and x factor and side belt line, shark fin antenna, wheel covers, 16” diamond cut alloy wheels, and body-colored door handles according to the specific models.
Besides, the other features of the EV involve an electric sunroof, smart key push button start, fully full automatic temperature control, rain-sensing wipers, anti-lock braking system with EBD and stability control, remote central lock, and USB charging port.
Apart from these, what most people are concerned with regarding EVs are the battery capacity and specific features. Let’s dig deep into them!
Battery Capacity and Specifications
The Li-ion battery has been proven one of the most efficient batteries for EVs at the present. TATA Nexon EV Prime uses the same battery, which has been tried and tested for its competence. Besides, to know about the further specifications of the model, follow the table!
| Battery | 30.2 li-ion |
| Fast Charging Time | 60 minutes |
| Normal Charging Time | 8.5 hours |
| Range | 312 km |
| Length | 3993 mm |
| Width | 1811 mm |
| Height | 1606 mm |
| Unladen Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Boot Space | 350 liters |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front, Rear Brake | Disc, Drum |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with coil |
| Rear Suspension | Twist beam with dual path Strut |
Price in Nepal of Nexon EV models
Nepal’s official website of TATA mentions that there might be a fluctuation in the price of the specific models, and suggests the audiences contact dealers of the current price. It is probably due to the varied taxation set by the government. Whatsoever, here is the list of the recent pricing of the models.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| TATA Nexon EV Prime | NRs. 38,50,000 |
| TATA Nexon EV XM | NRs. 37,99,000 |
| TATA Nexon EV XZ+ | NRs. 39,99,000 |
| TATA Nexon EV XZ+Lux | NRs. 41,99,000 |
| TATA Nexon XZ+ (Dark Edition) | NRs. 41,99,000 |
| TATA Nexon Lux (Dark Edition) | NRs. 43,99,000 |
Since its launch, the TATA Nexon Prime SUV has been able to sell over 4500 units in neighboring India, making it one of the highest-sold EVs in the country. Recently in 2022, EVs saw about a 7-fold increase in its import followed by sales in Nepal. Also, TATA is continuing to set up more and more charging stations all over Nepal. Hence, TATA is only growing and expediting the peaks in the Nepali automobile market, especially the EV market.
Currently, the only challenge to the growth of TATA is its competitors. Mahindra SUV 700, Hyundai Kona EV, MG ZS EV, BYD Auto E6 Electric, especially the contemporaries of TATA Nexon Prime with a similar price range to its models are its biggest rivals.
