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.
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.
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.
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
Tata’s ecosystem today supports over two lakh charging points, spanning:
Home charging
Community charging
Public charging locations
The company’s charging aggregator platform integrates more than 20,000 public chargers, while its fast-charging network includes:
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.
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.
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.
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.