Tata Nexon EV Crosses 1 Lakh Sales, Becomes India’s First EV to Hit the Milestone

Tata Nexon EV has achieved a landmark that signals a major shift in India’s automotive landscape. The electric SUV has become the first EV in the country to surpass 1,00,000 cumulative sales, highlighting how rapidly mainstream electric vehicle adoption has grown in just five years.

Introduced in 2020 as a relatively niche product, the Nexon EV gradually transformed into the pillar of India’s passenger EV market. Its strong performance has also helped Tata Motors reach 2,50,000 cumulative EV sales across India, strengthening the brand’s dominance in the electric mobility space.

With this milestone, Tata states that it now holds nearly 66 percent of India’s electric passenger vehicle market — making it the undisputed market leader in the segment.

Nexon EV: From Early Adoption to Mass Acceptance

Powertrain Options Designed for Different Driving Needs

The Nexon EV is currently available with two battery choices:

• 30kWh battery pack

• 45kWh battery pack with an enhanced feature set, including ADAS

The larger 45kWh version offers an ARAI-certified range of 489 km, translating into an estimated real-world driving range of around 350 km. This capability directly addresses earlier consumer concerns surrounding range limitations.

How Nexon EV Evolved Over the Years

Overcoming Range Anxiety and Cost Concerns

When the model debuted in 2020, challenges such as high upfront pricing, charging concerns, and limited range were major roadblocks. At the time, the Nexon EV offered:

• 230 km claimed range

• 8-year / 1.6 lakh km battery warranty

• Average sales of about 300 units per month

Fast forward to 2025, and the transformation is evident:

• Nearly double the claimed range

• A lifetime battery warranty

• Around 3,000 units sold monthly

This growth represents not only product improvement, but also increasing consumer trust in EV technology.

Tata Motors’ Larger EV Vision

Strategic Efforts Since 2018

According to Tata Motors, the company began serious work on its EV strategy in 2018 — a time when India’s EV market was still developing. Vehicles had limited usability, prices were significantly higher than ICE cars, and charging infrastructure was sparse.

Over six years, Tata has focused on:

• Expanding real-world driving range

• Reducing the price gap between EVs and conventional cars

• Building a nationwide charging and service infrastructure

• Growing its EV portfolio strategically

Charging Network: A Key Growth Driver

Expanding Access to Charging Points

Tata’s ecosystem today supports over two lakh charging points, spanning:

• Home charging

• Community charging

• Public charging locations

Public Charging Infrastructure

The company’s charging aggregator platform integrates more than 20,000 public chargers, while its fast-charging network includes:

MegaCharging Hubs Across Highways

• 100 MegaCharging Hubs

• Charging capability of 120kW and above

This network is aimed at supporting long-distance travel and encouraging EV usage beyond city limits.

What’s Next for Tata’s EV Portfolio

Upcoming Launches and New Platforms

With solid leadership established, Tata Motors is now preparing for the next growth phase. Starting in calendar year 2026, the company plans multiple launches including:

• Sierra.ev

• Next-generation Punch.ev

Toward the end of 2026, Tata will also debut the Avinya lineup — a premium, technology-focused EV family developed to compete on global standards.

Long-Term EV Roadmap

By FY30, Tata aims to have:

• Five new EV nameplates on sale

• Regular upgrades for current EV models

On the charging front, the company targets:

• Four lakh charging points by 2027

• One million (10 lakh) charging points by 2030,
  including one lakh public chargers, under an open collaboration model.

A Turning Point for India’s EV Future

The Tata Nexon EV’s 1 lakh sales milestone is more than a commercial achievement. It represents:

• A shift in consumer perception

• Growing readiness for electric mobility

• Rapid expansion of supporting infrastructure

What started as a cautious experiment has now turned into a defining success for India’s EV industry, opening the door to a more sustainable automotive future.