Tata Nexon: Petrol vs EV Calculator

Is the Tata Nexon EV worth the extra ₹4 Lakhs?

The Tata Nexon EV Creative + costs roughly ₹14.5 Lakhs, while the Petrol version starts around ₹10 Lakhs. Is the extra investment worth it?

1. Running Cost Analysis

In cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, a petrol Nexon delivers roughly 12-14 km/l. At ₹102/L, you pay about ₹7-8 per km. The Nexon EV (Medium Range) consumes roughly 30 units for a full charge (0-100%). At ₹8/unit, a full charge costs ₹240 for a real-world range of 250km. That is just ₹1 per km.

2. Maintenance Cost: The Hidden Saver

A petrol engine has thousands of moving parts (pistons, valves, gears). The Nexon EV motor has roughly 20 moving parts.

• Petrol Service: ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 per year (Oil, filters).
• EV Service: ₹1,500 - ₹2,500 per year (Coolant, brake pads).

3. Battery Life & Warranty

Tata offers an 8-year or 1,60,000 km warranty on the battery pack (IP67 rated). This covers the most expensive component of the car, giving you peace of mind until 2033.