In the coming years, electric vehicles will be seen more on Indian roads, this will help reduce the carbon emissions and also lower the demand for petrol and diesel. People who why electric cars can also save money on Maintenance and taxes. Because of this growing demand, top car makers like Tata and Hyundai are bringing many new electric models in the affordable range. Two popular options are the Tata Nexon EV and the Hyundai Kona EV. Both look like compact SUVs but their, features, performance and prices are different. In this article, we will compare these two cars to help you decide which one suits you better.
Tata Nexon and Hyundai Kona EV
The tata Nexon EV’s top model is the Nexon EV max, while the Hyundai Kona EV is available in two variants-Premium and Premium Dual tone. Here, we are comparing the Kona Premium Dual Tone with the Nexon EV Max. In terms of power, the Kona produces 136 bhp, while the Nexon EV Max offers slightly more at 143 bhp. both cars use a permanent magnet synchronous motor. However, when it comes to torque the Kona is far ahead. the Nexon delivers 250 nm, while the Kona produces a strong 395 nm, which helps it reach 0-100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds.
When it comes to the battery, the tata nexon ev max comes with a 40.5 kWh lithium ion battery while the Hyundai Kona E has a 39.2 kWh battery. So, both cars offers almost the same battery capacity. Both the companies also provide a battery warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 km which gives buyers peace of mind. In terms of driving range, the nexon ev max claims up to 437 km on a full charge,while the kona premium dual tone goes slightly ahead with a claimed range of 452 km.
Tata Nexon EV Max
For charging, the Nexon EV max takes around 15 hours with regular charging, which is quite long. with AC Fast charging, it takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes using a 50 kW DC fast charger, it can reach 80% charge in just 56 minutes. the Hyundai kona also offers three charging options. with a 2.5kW portable charger, it takes around 19 hours to fully charge. using a 7.2 kw wall mounted charger, it gets fully charged in about 6 hours and 10 minutes. with DC fast charging, it can reach 80% in around 57 minutes.
