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Tata Nexon EV review: 7.3/10, Good Buy

Tata · Electric · ₹12.49L - ₹17.69L · Launched 16 Sep 2023

ReviewHub score: 7.3/10 · Verdict: Good Buy — based on 10 YouTube reviews (10 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative).

One owner put 210,000km on this without a hitch - just don't expect the range readout to be quite as reliable as the motor underneath it.

About this car

Tata's established compact electric SUV and India's best-selling EV, now in its facelifted form with a lighter, more efficient Gen-2 motor, a bigger 45kWh Long Range battery option (ARAI-claimed ~489km / 142bhp), a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and segment tech like Arcade.EV in-car entertainment and vehicle-to-load charging.

Score by aspect

  • Looks & Design: 8/10
  • Performance: 7.5/10
  • Comfort & Ride: 7/10
  • EV Range: 6/10
  • Features & Tech: 8.5/10
  • Value for Money: 7.5/10

What owners and reviewers like

  • An exceptionally proven ownership track record - one owner's Nexon EV Prime crossed 210,000km over 4.5 years with, he says, zero perceptible battery degradation and over ₹12 lakh saved versus his previous diesel car (Amar Drayan), while a second owner's 60,000km unit and multiple other long-term reviews report no major mechanical issues
  • A genuinely well-executed facelift - Autocar India, CarWale and Content With Cars all credit the new Gen-2 motor with smoother, more linear power delivery and a firm-but-composed ride, and CarDekho's head-to-head against the MG Windsor EV comes down clearly in the Nexon's favour on looks, performance, handling and screen responsiveness
  • A loaded, segment-leading feature list for the price - the 12.3-inch touchscreen, JBL 9-speaker sound, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera and unique extras like Arcade.EV in-car streaming and vehicle-to-load/vehicle-to-vehicle charging are repeatedly singled out across reviews, none of which the Windsor EV rival offers
  • Genuinely dramatic running-cost savings versus petrol/diesel across every ownership account - MotorCraze documents ₹30,000-35,000 saved over 6,000km, Content With Cars calculates costs as low as ₹1.20/km at home versus roughly ₹7/km for petrol, and multiple owners report solar home-charging costs under ₹1/km

What to watch out for

  • Real-world range consistently and substantially undercuts the claimed figures across nearly every review - owners report 230-260km against Tata's 437-453km claims on the smaller packs, and even CarWale's own test of the bigger 45kWh pack came in at 295-330km against a 465-489km claim
  • Persistent software and electrical glitches, flagged independently by multiple reviewers - Autocar India, CarWale and Content With Cars all separately experienced Android Auto/Apple CarPlay dropouts and screen freezes, and PrasadAutomobile's 60,000km owner reports a recurring infotainment sync fault Tata has never resolved
  • AC cooling performance draws a specific, pointed complaint from a 60,000km owner (PrasadAutomobile), who says the air conditioning 'will never get chilled' even in mild weather, raising real concern for peak Indian summers
  • Rear seat comfort is a genuine step behind key rivals - CarDekho's comparison flags less legroom and headroom than the MG Windsor EV for taller passengers, and both Autocar India and PrasadAutomobile note the middle rear seat lacks a headrest and gets cramped with three aboard
  • After-sales service and DC charging infrastructure remain real friction points for owners - PrasadAutomobile's 60,000km owner describes disappointing service-centre responsiveness and pricing, DC fast charging is capped at a slow 30kW on some units per Autocar India, and charging-station queues are a recurring headache on longer trips

What each reviewer said

  • Autocar India (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A comprehensive facelift walkaround praising the new Gen-1.5 motor's smoother, flatter power delivery, genuinely useful features like the Arcade.EV app suite and V2V/V2L charging, and a ride that shrugs off potholes with confidence, while flagging real niggles: fumbling drive-selector and rotary-dial controls, Android Auto/CarPlay glitches, a DC fast-charging cap that tops out at a slow 30kW, and a cramped, headrest-less middle rear seat. Bottom line: 'It gets a thumbs up from us' - a meaningfully improved facelift, hardware quirks aside.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • PrasadAutomobile (Telugu) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A detailed Telugu walkaround followed by a real owner interview - the owner passed on a pricier MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta, and reports zero mechanical problems after 3,700km, but is candid that real-world range landed far short of Tata's claims (around 260km against an expected 380km+), leading him to recommend the Nexon strictly for city use and a diesel car for long highway journeys. Bottom line: A satisfied city-use owner whose real range didn't come close to the brochure number.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • CarDekho (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A detailed head-to-head against the MG Windsor EV that comes down clearly in the Nexon's favour on several fronts - better looks ('an outright better looking car for me'), a lag-free 12.3-inch screen versus the Windsor's laggy one, quicker and more fun performance, a plusher ride, and a 5-star crash rating - while honestly conceding the Windsor's roomier rear seat, bigger boot, and better packaging as a born-EV. Bottom line: 'If performance matters to you... Nexon will be a better option' over the more spacious Windsor.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Amar Drayan (Hindi) — Must Buy, 8.5/10
    “An extraordinary 4.5-year, 210,000km ownership interview with the car's original owner, who reports zero perceptible battery degradation, over ₹12 lakh in fuel and service savings versus his previous diesel EcoSport, and only one warranty-covered AC repair in the entire ownership. He unreservedly recommends Tata's EVs to anyone hesitant about the switch. Bottom line: Arguably the most convincing real-world durability case an EV owner in India can make.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • CarWale (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A dedicated real-world range test of the bigger 45kWh pack, confirming Tata's claimed 350-370km real-world figure is roughly achievable (329.7km covered on this run) and praising the new frunk, panoramic sunroof, and 40-minute 10-80% DC fast charge, while noting the instrument cluster's initial range readout undersold the car and this variant costs a real ₹70,000 premium over the standard 40.5kWh long-range trim. Bottom line: A genuine step up in range and kit, if you're willing to pay for it.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • PrasadAutomobile (Telugu) — Good Buy, 6.5/10
    “A candid 60,000km ownership interview with owner Bhupesh, who is glad he chose the Nexon over the pricier MG ZS EV and reports ₹1.2 lakh in annual savings, but is unusually forthright about real shortcomings: the AC 'will never get chilled' even in mild weather, the infotainment's Android Auto sync repeatedly drops with no fix from Tata, ground clearance is compromised by the battery pack on rocky terrain, and after-sales service response is genuinely disappointing. Bottom line: A happy buyer despite a longer list of real ownership niggles than most reviews admit to.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • CarWale (English) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A structured five-pros/five-cons format praising the redesigned gear lever, auto-hold, blind-spot camera, and a genuinely quick 8.77-second 0-100 in Sport mode, set against a 295km real-world range result (short of the claimed 465km) and a franker-than-usual admission that this facelift is 'let down by more technical problems than ever before' - camera, headlight, and Android Auto connectivity glitches all cropped up during the test week. Bottom line: 'In every other way, the Nexon feels like a polished EV' - quality control is the real gap.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Content With Cars (Malayalam) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A running-cost-focused Malayalam review calculating home-charging costs as low as ₹1.20/km against roughly ₹7/km for an equivalent petrol car, and praising the facelift's styling and the smoother, more linear Gen-2 motor, while flagging genuinely persistent gripes Tata said it had fixed but hadn't: buggy, slow-booting touchscreens, an inconsistent gear selector, and regen braking that disappears entirely when the battery is fully charged. Bottom line: A strong daily runabout for the reviewer's family, software polish notwithstanding.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Xtreme BHP (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A thorough walkaround of the entry-level Creative 45 (base long-range) variant, noting what you don't get at this price - no fog lamps, no sunroof, fabric seats, a 7-inch screen, no rear AC vents or armrest, no spare wheel - while affirming it as Tata's top-selling EV and citing owner-reported real-world range (400-450km) against the claimed 490km. Bottom line: 'If you are getting any discount on this, buy it with your eyes closed' - solid value even in stripped-down base trim.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • MotorCraze (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A 2-month, 6,000km long-term Hindi review reporting real savings of ₹30,000-35,000 versus an equivalent diesel Sonnet, home-charging costs under ₹1/km on solar, a genuine 300-310km mixed-driving range (up to 350km in Eco), and praise for the suspension, silent city driving, and a confidence-inspiring high seating position. Bottom line: 'Nexon EV is the best option in the budget of 15-18 lakhs.'” Watch the review on YouTube

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