Tata MotorsLeads
Nexon EV
5/14 winsEx-showroom₹12.49–17.69L
On-road₹12.95L
Nexon EVvsZS EV
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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MG Motor
ZS EV
6/14 winsEx-showroom₹17.99–20.75L
On-road₹18.61L
Get the Nexon EV — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the ZS EV if boot space matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Nexon EV
Nexon EV leads on price, range and efficiency. ZS EV is the closest alternative, ahead on boot space and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Nexon EV₹12.95LBest in this comparison
ZS EV₹18.61L
Claimed range
Nexon EV465 kmBest in this comparison
ZS EV461 km
Energy useLower is better
Nexon EV9.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
ZS EV10.9 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Nexon EV350 L
ZS EV448 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Nexon EV56 minBest in this comparison
ZS EV60 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Nexon EV5 ★ BNCAP
ZS EVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Nexon EVZS EV
Claimed range
Nexon EVBest in this comparison465km
ZS EV461km
On-road priceDelhi
Nexon EVBest in this comparison₹12.95L
ZS EV₹18.61L
Batterygross
Nexon EV45kWh
ZS EVBest in this comparison50.3kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Nexon EVBest in this comparison56min
ZS EV60min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Nexon EV8.9s
ZS EVBest in this comparison8.5s
Power
Nexon EV106kW
ZS EVBest in this comparison130kW
Boot space
Nexon EV350L
ZS EVBest in this comparison448L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Nexon EV5 ★ BNCAP
ZS EVNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Nexon EV 4ZS EV 2Tie / no winner 2
Value
Nexon EV
₹12.95L — ₹5.67L less on-road than the ZS EV.
Range · too close to call
Nexon EV & ZS EV
Within 2% of each other: Nexon EV 465 km vs ZS EV 461 km.
Efficiency
Nexon EV
9.7 kWh/100 km — 1.2 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the ZS EV.
Performance
ZS EV
8.5 s — 0.4 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Nexon EV.
DC fast charging
Nexon EV
87 km — 6 km more range per 15-minute stop than the ZS EV.
Home charging
Nexon EV
8.5 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the ZS EV.
Space
ZS EV
448 L — 98 L more boot space than the Nexon EV.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Nexon EV
Nexon EV 100%ZS EV 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹12.95L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 9.7 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹13.60L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Nexon EVBest in this comparison326–372km
ZS EV323–369km
Nexon EV should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Nexon EVBest in this comparison87km / 15 min
ZS EV81km / 15 min
Nexon EV adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Nexon EVBest in this comparison55km / hour
ZS EV51km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Nexon EV soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Nexon EVBest in this comparison₹0.91/km
ZS EV₹1.03/km
Nexon EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Nexon EVBest in this comparison₹2,785
ZS EV₹4,038
You pay the least for each km of range with the Nexon EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Nexon EV8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
ZS EV8 yrs/ 1,50,000 km
Nexon EV and ZS EV publish battery cover.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsNexon EV
₹13.60L
ZS EV
₹19.35L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingNexon EV is cheapest to own — ₹5,74,849 less than the ZS EV over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Nexon EVBest in this comparison₹21,757Loan ₹10,35,976 · interest ₹2,69,469
ZS EV₹31,275Loan ₹14,89,176 · interest ₹3,87,352
The Nexon EV costs ₹9,518 less a month than the ZS EV.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Nexon EVBest in this comparison₹1,092₹0.91/km
ZS EV₹1,231₹1.03/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹86,866 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Nexon EV | ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12,49,000 | ₹17,99,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹37,470 | ₹53,970 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹12,94,970 | ₹18,61,470 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Nexon EVZS EV
The ZS EV is the longest — 329 mm longer than the Nexon EV.
Length
3,994 mm
4,323 mm
Width
1,811 mm
1,809 mm
Height
1,616 mm
1,649 mm
Wheelbase
2,498 mm
2,585 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
177 mm
Boot space
350 L
448 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Nexon EVZS EV
SpecificationNexon EVZS EV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi45 kWh (gross)50.3 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei465 kmBest in this comparison461 km
Efficiencyi9.7 kWh/100km10.9 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 4 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i56 minBest in this comparison60 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hrBest in this comparison9 hr
Charging PortCCS2Not published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleYesNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power106 kW130 kWBest in this comparison
Torque215 Nm (at motor)280 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h8.9s8.5sBest in this comparison
Top Speed150 km/h175 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesEco, City, SportNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length3994 mm4323 mm
Width1811 mm1809 mm
Height1616 mm1649 mm
Wheelbase2498 mm2585 mm
Ground Clearance190 mmBest in this comparison177 mm
Boot Space350 L448 LBest in this comparison
Kerb Weight1437 kg1518 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 4 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)
Airbags66
ADASYesNot published
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedYes
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXYesNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 2 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot published3 yrs
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,60,000 km8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Tata Motors Nexon EV
- +Pro: 465 km ARAI range
- +Pro: Ventilated front seats
- +Pro: Segment-first sunroof
- −Con: Smallest boot here (350 L)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.9 s)
- −Con: Least powerful here (106 kW)
MG Motor ZS EV
- +Pro: 461 km range
- +Pro: Panoramic sunroof
- +Pro: 360-degree camera
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹18.61L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (461 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (10.9 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Nexon EV or ZS EV?
The Nexon EV claims the most at 465 km, followed by the ZS EV (461 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Nexon EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹12.95L — ₹5.67L less than the ZS EV. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Nexon EV works out cheapest at ₹13.60L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Nexon EV adds the most range — about 87 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 56 min). On a home AC charger the Nexon EV is quickest to full, at 8.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The ZS EV has the biggest boot (448 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,585 mm). The Nexon EV (5 ★ BNCAP) has a current crash-test rating.