Tata Nexon is the latest electric version of the popular electric SUVs in the market. Later, due to the increasing demand, EV Max was also launched. It seems to be a bit higher and belongs to another expensive segment. But still, it is an SUV and an electric car, and it has a lot in common. So, there a question arises whether to save money or pay more and get more packages in the electric SUV competition. However, Tata Nexon stands out alongside the mid-size SUV MG ZS EV in the growing EV market. Let’s take a detailed look at the performance and range across the board, ride quality, payment options and finally, consider the price.
Price Range Vs Performance
The Nexon Max comes with a larger 40.5kWh battery pack compared to the standard Nexon EV’s 30.2kWh battery pack. Power and torque are up from the regular 127hp and 245Nm at 141hp and 250Nm. The difference is very noticeable in the way one drives in each mode. There are currently three driving modes available, Eco, City and Sport. In Eco mode, it is noticed a very slow response compared to the instantaneous response in Sport mode. City mode is the default mode and responds well to electronics.
Stages Involved
The Nexon Max also has a three-stage regeneration feature, but it is being called as four stages, with the fourth stage being the option to turn regeneration off. The settings are great, varied and focused on solo driving. All of this is done to charge the battery pack while parked or cruising. In normal “city” driving, one gets 308 kilometres at full cost.
Features
Driving the SUV around town or on the highway, sprinting is always fun. The 0-100 km/h time is 8.9 seconds. It is tested that in the V-Box it achieved a time of 9.43 seconds. Even the output figures are impressive, with 20-80 km/h in 5.69 seconds and 40-100 km/h in 6.81 seconds.
Battery
The MG ZS has a slightly longer range thanks to its larger 50.3kW battery. It also has more power output at 174bhp and 280Nm of torque. So performance-wise, it takes just 7.87 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h. Even rail cars are quick; it usually sprint from 20-80km/h in 4.77 seconds and 40-100km/h in 5.83 seconds. Throttle response is good in all modes, but noticeably quicker in Sport mode. Although this car has three types of regeneration, it does not allow the car to stop quickly when you put the accelerator pedal in the highest regeneration mode.
Pricing
MG ZS is priced in the Rs 2,258-26.59 (ex-showroom) segment. So, one gets a bigger car, more features, better performance and a little more goodness. But for all these extras, paying a whopping Rs 7.35 lakhs is worth every penny Tata Nexon has been the most popular electric SUV for a while now and for good reason. Tata has added more colour to its name with the new EV Max. Priced at Rs 17.74 lakh for theXZ+ model and Rs 19.24 lakh for the top-spec Max XZ+ Lux, the Nexon EV Max is now a smarter buy in the electric SUV lineup.
