Tata Nexon EV Vs CNG: Which Makes More Sense?

The EV Nexon is quicker and easier to drive since there are no gears while its electric motor develops 145 bhp vs 100bhp on the CNG Nexon

The Nexon CNG is the cheapest to run in terms of its cheaper cost and when combined with running costs too.

Source : Somnath Chatterjee

Diesel is not the only option anymore if your running costs are high and that is explained with the rise of CNG cars along with EVs. A perfect example is the Nexon which comes with both CNG and EV avatars. The Nexon EV starts from Rs 12.4 lakh and goes on till Rs 17.19 lakh. It comes with many variants while with the larger 45kWh battery pack, the claimed range is 489km. The real world range is 350km. The CNG Nexon meanwhile is Rs 8.99 lakh starting and Rs 14.5 lakh for the top-end. The claimed efficiency is 24km per kg while it has a 60l capacity.

Which car is better to drive?

The EV Nexon is quicker and easier to drive since there are no gears while its electric motor develops 145 bhp vs 100bhp on the CNG Nexon. It is smoother and faster than the CNG Nexon to drive overall while the Nexon CNG has a 6-speed manual. Compared to CNG cars, the Nexon has better performance but compared to EV, the performance gap is surely there.

Which car is cheaper to run?

That is a tricky question depending on where you live with different CNG rates along with electricity rates. If charging outside, the Nexon EV is more expensive but home charging lessens the cost per km. However, the Nexon EV is much more expensive to buy outright. The CNG Nexon is a bit more expensive to run per km but the outright cost is much lesser than the EV. Hence, the CNG is a bit more expensive to run but way cheaper to buy than the EV.

Which is more practical?

The CNG filling stations are increasing but there is still a que while EVs though despite better infrastructure are a hit or miss in terms of relying on public chargers with wait times. There is also the time required to charge an EV which is more than filling up the car.

Which car makes more sense to buy?

The EV version is the most expensive Nexon but also the quickest, best to drive and gets more features as well. It is for those who want the performance while home charging is a must for anyone considering an EV. These factors should be considered and if the higher price is not an issue, it is the best Nexon here. However, the Nexon CNG is the cheapest to run in terms of its cheaper cost and when combined with running costs too. It is the more practical option here price wise.