₹12.49 lakh is the number that frames everything: the Nexon EV opens lower than every direct electric rival — the Kia Syros EV starts at ₹13.5 lakh, Mahindra's XUV 3XO EV at ₹13.89 lakh, the XUV400 at ₹15.49 lakh and Maruti's e Vitara at ₹15.99 lakh. For that entry money you get a 129 PS/215 Nm motor, a claimed range of up to 489 km, and the widest variant ladder of the group — 8 rungs up to ₹17.69 lakh, so the range meets you at your budget instead of demanding one number.
₹12.49 lakh is the number that frames everything: the Nexon EV opens lower than every direct electric rival — the Kia Syros EV starts at ₹13.5 lakh, Mahindra's XUV 3XO EV at ₹13.89 lakh, the XUV400 at ₹15.49 lakh and Maruti's e Vitara at ₹15.99 lakh. For that entry money you get a 129 PS/215 Nm motor, a claimed range of up to 489 km, and the widest variant ladder of the group — 8 rungs up to ₹17.69 lakh, so the range meets you at your budget instead of demanding one number.
As daily transport the package stays firmly practical. The 3,995 mm body keeps sub-4m parking manners while the 350-litre boot and 205 mm of ground clearance handle family duty and bad roads without drama. Equipment climbs through electronic boot release, full-LED lighting and rain-sensing wipers to a panoramic sunroof and ADAS at the top. At 11.5 PS per lakh it also holds the strongest power-per-rupee figure among the affordable electric SUVs it fights, though rivals counter with bigger claimed range numbers — the Syros EV claims 526 km and the e Vitara 543 km.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Plus MR | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹12.49 Lakh |
| Fearless Plus MR | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹13.79 Lakh |
| Creative 45 | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹14.14 Lakh |
| Fearless 45 | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹15.14 Lakh |
| Empowered 45 | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹16.14 Lakh |
| Empowered Plus A 45 | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹17.49 Lakh |
| Empowered Plus A 45 Dark | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹17.69 Lakh |
| Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹17.69 Lakh |
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129 PS · 215 Nm · 1-Speed AT · ARAI 489 kmpl · ZEV
Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1802 mm · Height: 1625 mm · Wheelbase: 2498 mm · Ground clearance: 205 mm · Boot space: 350 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts.
Around 12 months; EV scheduled maintenance is light — checks, coolant and consumables (indicative)
Typically ₹2,500-5,000 a year, well under an equivalent diesel SUV; brake wear stays low thanks to regeneration (indicative)
First-year comprehensive typically ₹45,000-65,000 depending on variant and city (indicative)
Home charging at ₹6-8/unit works out near ₹0.8-1.2/km; DC fast charging on highways costs roughly 2-3x home rates (indicative)
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Nexon EV vs Kia Syros EV: From ₹13.5 lakh with a 526 km claim — more range and newer design for a ₹1 lakh premium at entry. See the Kia Syros EV.
Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV 3XO EV: From ₹13.89 lakh, 456 km claimed and a stronger 150 PS motor — punchier but with only 2 variants to the Nexon's 8. See the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
Nexon EV vs Mahindra XUV400 EV: From ₹15.49 lakh with 456 km claimed — larger footprint, higher price, less range per rupee than the Nexon. See the Mahindra XUV400 EV.
Nexon EV vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: From ₹15.99 lakh with the set's biggest claim at 543 km — the range king, at ₹3.5 lakh more to start. See the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.
The Nexon EV wins on entry price and range breadth, not on any single headline spec — and for most buyers that is the right kind of win. The play is the lower-middle of the range: you bank the ₹3-5 lakh saving versus rivals' equivalent trims and still get the full 129 PS, 215 Nm drive experience. Stretch to the top ₹17.69 lakh trims only if ADAS and the panoramic sunroof genuinely matter to you; at that money the newer, longer-range competition deserves a test drive before you sign.
₹12.49 lakh to ₹17.69 lakh (ex-showroom) across 8 variants — the lowest starting price among directly comparable electric SUVs.
The claimed figure is up to 489 km. Plan on meaningfully less in mixed real-world use — with AC, traffic and highway speeds, treating 70-80% of the claim as your planning number is sensible.
129 PS and 215 Nm of instant torque make it brisk in town — at 11.5 PS per lakh it has the best power-per-rupee figure in its affordable-EV set.
Yes — 205 mm of ground clearance is proper SUV height, and the compact 3,995 mm body helps on broken, narrow stretches.
The lower-middle trims — full 129 PS drivetrain, big savings versus rivals. Go top-spec only for ADAS and the panoramic sunroof.
The Nexon starts ₹1 lakh lower (₹12.49 vs ₹13.5 lakh) with more variants; the Syros counters with a longer 526 km claimed range versus 489 km. Budget favours Tata, headline range favours Kia.