Tata Nexon EV On-Road Price in Chennai
₹12.49 Lakh to ₹17.89 Lakhex-showroom
The Nexon EV on-road price in Chennai is ₹13.10 Lakh to ₹18.75 Lakh, from the Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) to the top Nexon EV Empowered Plus A Dark (LR).
Tamil Nadu exempts electric cars from road tax from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, so the Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) variant costs ₹13.10 lakh on-road in Chennai. That is about ₹94,000 less than the petrol Nexon Creative DCA, which pays the state's 18% rate.
Nexon EV Cost Breakdown in Chennai: RTO & Tax, Variant by Variant
Pick a variant to see what you pay for it in Chennai: the ex-showroom price, road tax, insurance and RTO fees. Tamil Nadu charges no road tax on the Nexon EV at the moment, so its on-road price is the ex-showroom price plus insurance, RTO charges and TCS. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹15,34,00095%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (exempt)No road tax on this car under current state rules
- ₹01%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹53,6903%
- RTO chargesRegistration fee, smart card and the state's service charge
- ₹1,0001%
- FASTag and paperwork (estimate)Charged by the dealer, not the government
- ₹2,5001%
- TCS (1%)Claimable when you file your income tax return
- ₹15,3401%
- On-road price
- ₹16,08,780
A dealer quote can be higher if it bundles accessories, an extended warranty or other packs. Those are optional, so ask for an itemised quote and check each line against these figures. Insurance is an estimate and you can buy it from any insurer. Road tax verified November 2026.
Chennai price list for every Nexon EV variant
The Nexon EV comes in 7 variants, all electric and automatic.
- Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR)Lowest price
EV · Automatic
₹13.10 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.94 Lakh
₹13.29 Lakh ex-showroom
₹15.04 Lakh
₹14.34 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.08 Lakh
₹15.34 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.13 Lakh
₹16.34 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.54 Lakh
₹17.69 Lakh ex-showroom
EV · Automatic
₹18.75 Lakh
₹17.89 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Nexon EV variant gives you the most for the money?
For Chennai driving and trips to Pondicherry, the medium-range Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) does the job. The long-range Nexon EV Creative (LR) costs ₹1.93 lakh more and makes sense if you drive to Bangalore, about 350 km away, more than once in a while.
Above that, the Nexon EV Empowered (LR) at ₹17.13 lakh is where the sunroof, cruise control and 360 degree camera arrive.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆More powerful engine
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Alloy wheels
Monthly EMI on a Nexon EV in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Nexon EV Fearless (LR) variant works out to ₹26,717 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹629 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) Lowest price | ₹13.10 Lakh | ₹24,492 | ₹21,771 | ₹19,049 |
Nexon EV Fearless (LR) Value pick | ₹16.08 Lakh | ₹30,056 | ₹26,717 | ₹23,377 |
Nexon EV Empowered Plus A Dark (LR) Top variant | ₹18.75 Lakh | ₹35,034 | ₹31,142 | ₹27,249 |
Monthly instalments on the full Chennai on-road price less your down payment, over 60 months at 9%. Your bank sets the actual rate. Processing fees and the yearly insurance renewal are extra. Set your own down payment and tenure in the EMI calculator.
How safe is the Nexon EV?
The Nexon EV holds a five-star Bharat NCAP rating for adults and five stars for children, valid from May 2024. It scored 29.86 of 32 points for adults and 44.95 of 49 for children. Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) variant. A 360 degree camera arrives on the Nexon EV Empowered (LR) variant, and ADAS driver aids only on the Nexon EV Empowered Plus A (LR) variant.
Nexon EV against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹10.19 lakh and ₹18.89 lakh, against ₹13.10 lakh for the Nexon EV.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Nexon EV | ₹13.10 Lakh | electric | ₹13.10 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| MG Windsor EV | ₹15.57 Lakh | electric | ₹15.57 Lakh | Not tested |
| Kia Syros EV | ₹14.16 Lakh | electric | ₹14.16 Lakh | Not tested |
| Hyundai Creta EV | ₹18.89 Lakh | electric | ₹18.89 Lakh | Not tested |
| Tata Punch EV | ₹10.19 Lakh | electric | ₹10.19 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
Cheapest on-road price in Chennai for each car. Bharat NCAP ratings can leave out some versions, so check the variant you want.
Is the Nexon EV cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Nexon EV Fearless (LR) variant costs ₹2,450 more in Chennai than in Delhi. Register the car where you live, though. Keep a car from another state in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months and you must re-register it here and pay Tamil Nadu's road tax as well.
| City | Road tax | Nexon EV Creative Plus (MR) | Nexon EV Fearless (LR) | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexon EV in Delhi | 0% | ₹13.08 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| Nexon EV in Mumbai | 0% | ₹13.08 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| Nexon EV in Pune | 0% | ₹13.08 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| Chennai | 0% | ₹13.10 Lakh | ₹16.08 Lakh | |
| Nexon EV in Hyderabad | 0% | ₹13.14 Lakh | ₹16.12 Lakh | ₹4,084 more |
| Nexon EV in Ahmedabad | 1% | ₹13.20 Lakh | ₹16.21 Lakh | ₹12,890 more |
| Nexon EV in Bangalore | 8% | ₹14.20 Lakh | ₹17.43 Lakh | ₹1.34 lakh more |
Road tax rate for the Nexon EV Fearless (LR) variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Nexon EV in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Why does a tax-free Nexon EV still pay ₹2,250 in Chennai?
That is Tamil Nadu's road safety tax, a separate one-time charge on every new car since November 2023. The EV exemption covers the road tax only, so the ₹2,250 applies to a Nexon EV as it does to a petrol car.
How does Chennai's heat affect a Nexon EV's range?
Running the air conditioning hard through a humid summer afternoon draws on the battery, so expect less than the claimed figure from April to June. Cooling the cabin while the car is still plugged in at home saves charge for the drive itself.
Can the medium-range Nexon EV do Chennai to Pondicherry and back?
Not on one charge. Pondicherry is about 150 km away, so the claimed 275 km covers one way with room to spare, but plan a charge there before the return. The long-range battery can usually manage the round trip.
Which Nexon EV variant brings ventilated seats for Chennai summers?
Only the Nexon EV Empowered Plus A (LR) and the Dark edition above it. It costs ₹1.41 lakh more than the Nexon EV Empowered (LR) and also adds ADAS driver aids.
Will a Nexon EV bought in 2028 still be tax-free in Tamil Nadu?
Not unless the state extends the scheme. The current exemption ends on 31 December 2027, so a Nexon EV registered after that date may pay road tax. Registering before the end of 2027 is the safe way to keep the zero rate.