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Tata Nexon EV 3.5 Lakh KM 😱 Battery Ka Kya Hua? | Real Owner Review

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Tata Nexon EV (LX Plus) – owner review after ~3.5 lakh+ km

Key features & ownership experience

  • Mileage/usage: Owner reports ~320,000 km (and “3.5 lakh+ km” discussed in the intro).
  • Battery size: 30 kWh battery pack.
  • Variant: LX Plus.
  • Charging habits: Mostly home charging.
    • Uses an 11 kW home charger.
    • Mentions the 3 kW charger provided with the car came free.
    • Full charge time at home: ~6 to 7 hours.

Driving comfort / usability

  • Described as very smooth to drive; owner says they don’t feel like driving other cars (even after owning a Fortuner).
  • Low maintenance: framed as “zero maintenance” beyond consumables—EVs don’t need typical service work.
  • Performance varies by conditions (city vs highway):
    • Early range: 220–300 km depending on speed.
    • At 60–70 km/h: up to ~300 km.
    • At faster speeds: range drops to about 210–220 km.
  • Regeneration benefit: City efficiency is better due to regeneration; frequently using brakes helps.
  • AC vs non-AC: Owner claims a ~3–4% range difference.

Tyres & brakes

  • Tyres: lasted >1 lakh km (best claim).
  • Tyre replacement pattern mentioned (e.g., “two and two then six,” later more), but overall tyre life is described as excellent.
  • Brakes: replaced infrequently (mentions brake pads applied once, brake work a few times total).
  • Aside from tyres, minimal expenses.

Service cost / expenses mentioned

  • Complete servicing cost: about ₹15,000 (done around every ~15,000 km).
  • Includes items such as washing, alignment, gear oil, lubricants, etc. (as listed in subtitles).

Battery performance issues (main focus / complaint)

Warranty & replacement count

  • Battery warranty: 8 years.
  • Owner states the battery was replaced twice during warranty, but later claims 3 battery changes total, including one “free of cost” third replacement.

Problem pattern described

  • Abnormal drops in battery capacity/SoC:
    • Battery display reportedly shows around ~10%, then ~20%, then ~30–35%.
  • Owner claims the car can stop around 30–35%, then only run ~2–4 km before stopping again.
  • Owner says this happens with “starting cars of Tata, including Nexon”—suggesting an issue seen in early batches/among multiple owners.

What the company does (as per owner)

  • Owner claims the company does not provide new batteries.
  • Instead, they repair/exchange batteries and return repaired units.
  • Owner describes the exchange/battery management as repaired batteries being returned, potentially after being used/assigned to others.

Turnaround time / handling

  • Company kept the car for ~6–7 days.
  • After the battery was ready, the car was returned within 4–5 hours.
  • Compensation mentioned: daily taxi charges approx ₹600–₹800/day (varies by need), plus the owner notes there is also a rebate.

Charging & range comparisons / context given

  • Range decline mentioned: subtitles connect reduced range to variant pricing changes, implying range reduction over time (battery degradation).
  • Speed dependency: lower speeds extend battery life.
  • Regeneration benefit: city driving improves effective range vs highway.
  • Other brands compared (outside Tata):
    • After this experience, owner planned to buy Tata but switched to Mahindra E9.
    • Owner mentions hearing Mahindra also has battery issues (“battery running low” even at low % / ~1–2%), though without detailed proof beyond word-of-mouth.

Reported pros (unique points)

  • Very smooth, comfortable driving; feels better than petrol/diesel cars.
  • Low maintenance: mainly tyres/brakes and otherwise minimal EV service.
  • Excellent tyre longevity: claims >1 lakh km.
  • City range advantage due to regeneration.
  • Home charging convenience: full charge in 6–7 hours with 11 kW.
  • Comfort/quietness: owner drives ~200 km/day without fatigue.
  • Rain/water comfort: “no problem in rain,” water up to half glass doesn’t matter (as claimed).
  • Service support: breakdown/assistance reportedly came quickly (about ~50–60 minutes response) and help was provided with charging/startup issues.

Reported cons (unique points)

  • Battery reliability/degradation issue:
    • Car stopping around 30–35% SoC with only a short run after stopping.
    • Owner claims this is seen in early Tata Nexon EV batches.
  • Company battery policy (major complaint):
    • No new batteries; only repaired/exchanged batteries, which the owner feels is inadequate.
  • Warranty/battery exchange experience:
    • Multiple replacements mean long downtime (~a month) for at least one exchange cycle.
    • Temporary support/compensation is described as helpful, but still disruptive.
  • Range reduction over time: implied, with the owner claiming reduced range vs earlier battery behavior.

Numerical values & ratings mentioned

  • On-road price at purchase (May 2022): ₹17,50,000
  • Battery capacity: 30 kWh
  • Driving distance: ~320,000 km / “3.5 lakh+ km”
  • Home charging time: 6–7 hours
  • Home charger power: 11 kW
  • Range (approx):
    • 220–300 km initially
    • ~300 km at 60–70 km/h
    • ~210–220 km at faster speeds / highway style
    • AC vs non-AC difference: ~3–4%
  • SoC stop issue: stops around 30–35%
  • Service cost: ~₹15,000
  • Taxi compensation: ~₹600–₹800/day
  • Electricity cost: ~₹29 per unit
  • Battery exchange cost concern: “4th battery cost ~₹50k” (as stated in the video; exact phrasing suggests ~₹50,000)

Overall verdict / recommendation

Recommendation: Mixed-to-cautionary.

The owner describes the Nexon EV as highly comfortable, smooth, and low-maintenance, with great tyre life and convenient home charging and range—especially at moderate speeds and in city traffic.

However, the major red flag is battery reliability/degradation, including car stopping around 30–35% and the company’s exchange of repaired (not new) batteries, resulting in multiple replacements and long downtime.

If considering this model, the video suggests you closely evaluate battery support/warranty handling and be aware of potential early-batch battery issues.

Speakers / perspectives (unique aspects at the end)

  • Om Prakash ji (primary owner):
    • Provides most details: battery replacements (2x/3x claims), range numbers, charging setup/time, service costs, tyre/brake longevity, comfort/low maintenance, and the main complaint about repaired battery exchanges and downtime.
  • Interviewer/host:
    • Guides questions: km, purchase price, warranty, charging time/range, battery change count, service costs, and brief comparisons (e.g., mentioning Mahindra).

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