The Tata Nexon has once again proven its commitment to safety; however, this time with its electric derivative. The Nexon EV, with a larger 45 kWh battery pack (long-range), has received 5-star safety ratings from Bharat NCAP in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP).
| Tata Nexon EV Safety Ratings | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | Frontal offset deformable barrier test: 14.26/16 points Side deformable barrier test: 15.60/16 points Total: 29.86/32 |
| Child Occupant Protection | Dynamic score: 23.95/24 points Child restraint system (CRS) installation score: 12/12 points Vehicle assessment score: 9/13 points Total: 44.95/49 Points |
- As seen in the table above, the Nexon EV scores the same points as the previous versions which was tested in June 2024 by the Bharat NCAP.
- The driver received ‘good’ protection in most areas during frontal and side impact tests, except for the chest and tibias, which were rated ‘adequate’. The co-driver and all other areas, including in side pole impacts, mostly received ‘good’ ratings, with the chest marked ‘adequate’ in one test.
Which Variant Was Used For The Crash Test?
The crash tests were done on the Nexon.ev’s 45kWh Long-Range Empowered variant, which comes loaded with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, seatbelt reminder for all, ISOFIX child seat anchors, front & rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, hill hold assist, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. However, the rating applies to all the 45kWh variants of the SUV, comprising Creative 45, Fearless 45, Empowered 45, Empowered+ 45, Empowered+ 45 Red Dark.
What Powers The Nexon EV?
Tata offers the Nexon EV with two battery pack options, mated to a front-axle mounted single PMS motor.
| Battery Pack | 30 kWh | 45 kWh |
| No. of electric motor | 1 | 1 |
| Max Power | 129 PS | 145 PS |
| Peak Torque | 215 Nm | 215 Nm |
| MIDC-claimed Range* | 275 km | 489 km |
Price and Rivals
Currently, the Tata Nexon EV is priced between Rs 12.49 lakh and Rs 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against the Mahindra XUV400 EV and MG Windsor EV.
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