Nano EV - What could have been | Drive | Autocar India

Would you have bought an electric Nano if it were on sale? The Neo is the result of engineering and production house Jayem Automotive, who in collaboration with Tata Motors produced what would have been the Nano EV. Shapur Kotwal drives it.
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Cameraperson: Pradeep Bhondave
Editor: Deven Bhalla
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - What is it?
0:41 - Multiple versions
1:08 - Performance
1:25 - Battery capacity and range
1:37 - Acceleration
2:07 - Uphill driving
2:20 - 'S' mode
2:58 - Top speed
3:23 - Ride quality
4:01 - Cabin insulation
4:34 - Steering and handling
5:25 - Regen and braking
5:35 - Turning circle
6:09 - Owner
6:25 - Recharging times
6:37 - Running costs
6:59 - Will it be produced?
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[@supriyokar711]

I have driven Nano CX for 41000 KM in Pune for 4 Years. It was the best car I ever had. I cried while selling it which most of the owners won't. There was a strong relationship between me and my Nano. I drove it to Mumbai, Belgaum, and all other getaways near Pune with pride. I will always miss my Nano. I LOVE TATA.

[@Mayankk196]

Kitne me gayi?

[@BE74297]

No.

[@aakashdahake]

To be honest, this is perfect opportunity for Tata Motors to revive this car, Perfect small EV for urban cities. They should bring this car with Impact design and more safer chassis and range atleast up to 200 km per charge

[@vyshakreghukumar995]

People were bashing the Nano for being cheap and buried it deep down. All the while gleefully riding triples, families, household, gas cylinders, etc on their Activa "scootys"!

[@coolintelx86]

Tata Motors should definitely bring this one to production

[@harman6339]

They would have definitely made it if people had bought it earlier on

[@GbMuthu]

​@@harman6339 the Nano was ahead of time. Tata too made its fair share of mistakes with the Nano. It ought not to have subjected the car to a NCAP crash test which was only meant to be safer than a scooter.

[@stungun3009]

@@harman6339 100% agree... the "cheap car" branding on Nano destroyed it as our Indian mentality is more of showing off car as status and nobody wants a cheap car

[@fakirinvestor8814]

It already is just not for personal usage buy as commercial fleet

[@manoharanmanoharan497]

M00😊09

[@yatharthgupta4900]

Oh yes! Tata please make one Nano EV. People have realised the worth of the car after it got discontinued.

[@imthe_catgod]

Will u buy 7L on road nano ev or say a Hyundai i10 nios ? 🤔

[@anoopvarghese8545]

Lol no. Nano was a disaster. My relative have that. It was not at all good against the competition

[@terrybatman]

It is not worth anything. It was a crap car even back then. Highly unsafe.

[@wellbeing6198]

nano was not a car, it was a upgrade from two wheeler

[@sensitive.aquarian]

@@terrybatman jinko safety chayiye vo 5 atar le ge na 7-10 lakh.. jaise maine Altroz 2023 liya hai. but agar budget 2-3 L ka hoga to obviously Nano hi lunga na. bike jagah chote bacche ya wife bhi chala skti hai aur daily basis ke grocery shopping, etc ka kaam bhi ho jayega gajab educated fool ho tum aur tumhare jaise chut**e

[@BobMukhopadhyay]

Let it come to the market. I shall buy one for sure.

[@xipingpongs]

​​@anonymous everyone mindset has changed now ,& they are looking for an lower running cost under 5 lakh Which it can fullfill easily 😊 Also they may bring it with more stability, & additional safety features So that it won't break their trust even further

[@anmoljhaveri8560]

Tata nano as an Electric Vehicle would not only be the perfect blend but would also be the greatest comeback of TATA in Indian automotive history! Mr. Ratan Tata's intention to serve the Indian people through this car should not go in vain.

[@BE74297]

No.

[@vjunloc1]

I believe Tata Nano is going to make a comeback in EV avatar, it was ahead of it's time with poor marketing

[@arjunjaat83]

But people 1.5 lakh rupes buying nano ev jo ki possible nai hai

[@jayxj7785]

Most people don’t realise how gem of a vehicle the Nano was. I was one of the naysayers until I got my own pre-owned Nano during my time in Bangalore. That car makes absolute sense to be a city, b2b traffic car. It is such an easy and effortless small little car. I miss that car a lot and till to this day think it is the most misunderstood car in the world. It is one of those “try before you comment” thing. It deserved to be successful.

[@Jidnesh]

@@jayxj7785 exactly its a perfect alternative to 2 wheelers...

[@milindhazare02]

So true totally i agree

[@truegamer_007]

@@jayxj7785 Did it have power steering? Only later they added that. Earlier models only had manual, which was terrible especially for Nano because of how sharply the car could turn. They went too much into cheapening it. Indian people like cheap things, but only if they don't feel cheap.

[@anandsathyanathan2921]

After seeing the new MG Comet I realised how beautifully designed car was!! Perhaps timeless design 👌🏻

[@aniketsaxena3744]

I have Nano CX and it's my first car and I love it a lot. I have gone on trips to Mathura, Rishikesh and Amritsar just by Nano.....and all of them has been amazing tripos.

[@PriyanshuV8]

Definitely a good car for city drives where there's a hell lot if traffic! Nice small electric car! 😊

[@eliyasdgl]

A genuine review from gentleman who drove world class cars...

[@acbuddy]

If TATA still maintain their built quality on Nano with some extra miles, then it'll be a superhit car.

[@hyderabadmillennial7126]

Ratan Sir, please bring back Nano in electric and petrol variants again with some revisions.

[@livingroomtheatre174]

True. Safer than bikes

[@KrishnaMurthy-br3mt]

Always Loved Nano ...This would be the greatest comeback of this Era🎉

[@rishi1971]

Yes, as a owner of a Nano, the wish list is A. 13"wheels B Better grip on front wheels C. Better suspension D. Something to reduce the pitching motion of the car. E. Range

[@nishantmachhar]

They should not abandon this platform, has a lot of potential

[@deepakkalalbandi2381]

I own a nano gen x n waiting for the electric version for the city commute 😊

[@DrDIY.]

If they give us the option to legally convert our old petrol Nano to electric, it would be great news to some one like me who has loved this car over the years.

[@ashwinkokate4651]

tata nano ev would be the comeback story for tata motors. cant wait for the day they announce this. I think it may be in the works. the market is theirs to capture. Already dominating the ev market in India and the increased congestion in most tier 1 cities, nano ev is the perfect car for city commutes. Please bring one soon Its gonna sell itself if the range features and pricing hit the spot.

[@anilchandran3954]

No chance as it cost more than 6 lakhs, and people will not be ready to spend that much on a nano due to brand name. I have a nano for more than 10 years and even my parents are shy to get inside it still

[@Thinnu_thirugu73]

Then let them go by walk know..

[@sensitive.aquarian]

@@anilchandran3954 haan tere papa ni baithe hain isse baaki janta aur Tata ka lena dena. tere baap ke paas retirement ka acha oaisa hoga to unko bol bmw lene ke liye. sab log bmw ni lete lau*e

[@soumensantu]

There is obviously a demand for NANO EV. People are looking for compact EV for urban use, specially people having a bigger car already. It deserves a lot of praise that is due. Making a heavier reinforced body with lighter battery pack should be easy. 120-140 is quite good range for car of this size. Keeping high hopes.

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

Tata should bring this back as this clearly will be the most ever so accessiblecar for the masses. Many are now understanding the value of this car.

[@BE74297]

No.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

At 7 lakhs ( with a 5 star NCAP rating ) this would be a runaway success. Minor tweaks are needed of course. Better road noise insulation for example.

[@nemesiszz]

😂 even though lord Tiago scored just 4star

[@Nomad-vu7rt]

Only worth less than 5 lakh car since battery is only 17kw….!!! Then the after sales service…. Well i dont know!!!

[@tejeshs3646]

@@nemesiszz Sad MaruTIN n HyunDIE Scores 1,2 😂😂😂😂😂 😜🫣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bakuljavadekar6767]

In an earlier Auto Expo I remember seeing an electric Nano which was styled slightly differently and did look quite stylish. This is a no brainier really. An electric Nano will be much more acceptable since it will not have that rough and underpowered 2 cylinder engine. If Tata can price it right it can be very successful as a second car of the family as a city runabout. Ladies will appreciate its ease of driving and everyone will appreciate its ease of parking in a crowded city.

[@anuraggupta3382]

Always been a grt fan of Tata Nano and drove it for abt 7 yrs and around 70000 kms plus. The best vehicle for the city and if at all comes in the electric variant I will definitely be one of the customer. The little difficult part is to replace the stepnie, boot space constrain earlier and cooling system. I hope aesthetic inside and outside will be upgraded and will be made more attractive for the new generation.

[@All-is-Maya]

I drove a Nano from 2011 to 2016. It was a wonderful experience. Took it to Shirdi, Aurangabad and Narsoba chi wadi from Mumbai. 20 kmpl. Super chill A.C. I thought it should have sold through people who actually owned the car. Dealers strangulated it.

[@chinmoyrajsaikia6756]

Tata motors should bring Nano (Neo) with range a real world range of 250 to 300 km. It will be a game changer for EV industry if price agressively. Keep it Raw not add to many features to make price more aggressive

[@N0Xa880iUL]

An Official Nano EV must happen. Even the Tiago EV is just not small and cheap enough for mass adoption.

[@hnsubbarao]

To have an EV on the earlier theme of Nano is a good concept as an urban transport at affordable price point. Having said that, in today's customer expectation, build quality, NVH levels ought to be at refined level to be successful.

[@rajeevbalakrishnan3569]

Own a Nano twist XT from 2014 and although it feels a bit unrefined, it brings up a smile on my face after every city run I do with it. Will have no second thoughts to book one in case Tata launches a Nano EV

[@ag135i]

Strangely despite being a budget car it was RWD which was fun to drive and responded well on inclines/hills, I will buy a budget RWD EV car any day.

[@pritishjena5393]

It's good concept.indians need more car like this.

[@PNG315]

It's good comeback from TATA Nano. This is very nice car City rush traffic with smooth, silent and polution less car

[@umakantapattanaik7463]

Fantastic &most sought after, awaiting its arrival inBhubaneswar,Odisha.

[@s3rverlord]

Nano was a great car. We had one. The top model XT with rear boot and power steering. Power windows everything. It was amazing. Will buy an electric nano for sure. It would make it even better.

[@tathagatahalder]

Ooooo love it, love it, love it. Always loved Nano. And in EV guise, it is even better!

[@rajabalan8629]

Almost everyone misses the nano. Best car for a city

[@rakeshr160]

With Tiago, Punch, Nexon, Altroz doing well, next logical step for Tata Motors will be to reintroduce Nano EV. It's the dream child of Sri Ratan Tata and his commitment to the common man of India.

[@bsjsn9483]

For traffic in Mumbai and Bengaluru with regen this will be a game changer in Indian market under 4-5L a range of 100km is more than enough for this

[@drmuthu1299]

This is a fantastic vehicle. Truly Indian pride. The so called 30% top Indian echelons must buy one to support. If you are on a motorcycle, immediately buy this. You will spend only a rupee per mail. I am not a sales manager for TATA. I am a professor from Malaysia and an admirer of TATA.

[@sachinjos]

With a proper development of battery and range, Nano could make a a very practical Auto Rickshaw replacement for cities. It will utilise the tooling investment well and with Tatas EV range today, could benefit from lot of parts sharing too.. think about it..

[@drpravinsawant5573]

I'm a Tata Nano Car owner, it was my first Car & I still use it. I sincerely request Mr.Ratan Tataji Please Please bring this, launch it as earlier as possible.

[@RamaKrishna-ns1ff]

I loved it and once upon a time I am proud owner of nano❤

[@sushantthorat5225]

No Body Roll Thanks for Stiff Suspension setup Thats Impressive👍👌

[@theordinaryguyparvez3157]

We want nano back😢 Please 😢 Bring it with bang marketing and better features and affordable pricing i will surely buy one ❤❤❤

[@sunnykarational]

We require this car again in market...nice editing and camera work....most of shooting in Aldona Goa...Wow❤❤

[@kumaranragunandan3168]

Jayem Autos used to be the R&D division for the earlier Nano and the reason for JTP version for Tata.. Hope the Nano EV would be having better marketing this time than the previous Nano :)

[@Readbooks6800]

Safety is the main concern apart from other small issues. If Safety can be improved somehow then it can be a gamechanger.

[@balwantsurti4210]

Yes, should the Nano EV see the light of day, I would be interested. If they removed some of the niggles that the Nano had, and they price it as the cheapest electric car in India, I don't see why it should not do well. I still see quite a few nanos on the road and many of the owners are not in a hurry to get rid of it. And talking of that, I would not mind seeing the Maruti 800 also in an EV avatar.

[@rameswarpatra6384]

Really wishing MG Commet does well... That and probably only that would pave the path for the return of Nano in its electric form.

[@MissingPatel]

72v version would sell like hot cakes!

[@RoystonRogers]

Why won't any urban commuter go for it?! Great upgrade from a two wheeler. If the performance, stability and safety issues are taken care of. It can be a game changer, if launched under Rs 5 lakhs.

[@mallikarjunhiremath525]

It may cost 6lakh

[@atulmalhotra2303]

Just the 17 kWh battery pack costs 3 lakhs. Motor & other electronics another 3 lakhs, coz induction motor won't cut for mass use. Mechanicals and chassis 2-3 lakhs. What do you expect the price to be ? If it starts at 7.5 lakhs, it will be a miracle.

[@AayushDotiya]

@@atulmalhotra2303 not at all Tiago ev is available for 9 lakhs so 7.5 for tata nano ev is a lot

[@vineethg6259]

Under 5 lakhs might be too much to expect considering battery prices and safety regulations. But they could cut back on some luxuries that people can live without - like making the TFT infotainment systems optional and just having a more basic instrument cluster?

[@sheshan88]

Nano EV could be a hit among city travellers and may be students...

[@utkarshat3]

We own a nano AMT, and it's a fantastic little car. If tata launches it in a newer avatar, id buy it

[@Manpreettkaur20]

This is a car which everyone MUST HAVE! Because of traffic situation of country, easy to park, doesnt take much space on road, best for students and market

[@NandaKumarThachat]

Great. Would definitely consider buying the car

[@sreesuji77]

I would definitely lo e to own one. I drive nano xta and I was very unhappy when the production was stopped. Please bring NEO EV to market.

[@abhilash456a]

I would want the nano EV to be launched. It could be more affordable EV that a common man can buy.

[@srinivasgoud3508]

nanos ev is super concept in indian market. technically it will rise. this car has many advantages compared to other costly showcase pieces.

[@milindhazare02]

I would love to own this car please tata motors bring it back ❤

[@Leo-gc3hq]

Tata should definitely bring this in market..this time people will not mistake n will take it hand on hand👍👍

[@PrakashRamaswamy]

I've owned a Nano (bright yellow, no less ) once upon a time & it was my wife's favourite city runabout.👌 Always thought eNano or Nano Neo would be the car to jumpstart the EV revolution in India.💥 I certainly wouldn't mind buying one, whenever it's launched by Tata Motors.👍

[@user-pl1zk9qy5t]

For daily run nano is better than any two-wheeler and when will be tata launch nano ev then it will be more valuable vehicle than any passenger vehicle. #TATA_MOTORS 💪

[@THENICKTIN]

Where others are seeking newly launched MG's Comet, this "Could Have Been NANO" could have been a great rivalry to MG's...

[@SJB90]

Pls Tata bring back NANO in EV avatar i would love to buy, instead of buying 2 wheeler EV's

[@apple60929]

Nano was amazing

[@arvind13021980]

Eagerly waiting to buy one, as soon as launched.

[@sansabh]

Such a small car and they managed to underpower it! Astounding

[@ashokchainani8835]

Yes tata should bring out nano ev with minimum price. lots of people are waiting for it.

[@denishpatel2295]

Yes Tata should bring NANO EV much earlier even I like petrol version also but not available

[@saravananbalakrishna]

Good car for city commute, I surely will have one as a office drive!

[@gopakumarsudhir4766]

The Nano having a tall boy shape would be ideal for an electric drivetrain. I hope Tata brings out a Nano EV, not just a cheap version, a WELL built hot hatch with all the safety features and the mod cons which we are now expect to see in our cars. The car should make its owners proud to have one, rather than hate to be seen in one! And that would be a success story! It would be better to see well made cars at an appropriate price rather than dime a dozen of cheap Nanos. Quality always pays!

[@xamantiwari]

My dad has been using almost 11 years and it is pretty well Also my dad brought new car recently Tata punch

[@Adv.abhisheksinha0629]

Now it's time for Tata to bring the most affordable EV in the market in the form of Nano with powerful engine performance

[@ferozkhan1986]

TATA can make things which never happened before.

[@sachink5865]

In metros people definitely need a car like this one. A lot many car plying in the cities carry only one or two passengers. And due to the heavy traffic and pollution citizens are eagerly waiting for such products. Just a lil improvement in safety and range can do wonders. It's the necessity of present and future.

[@amrit_raj_dubey]

Perfect time to bring back in Ev avatar to make Ev affordable to all.❤

[@vinzhearts]

Tata Nano can reintroduce the same with better interiors and better power and slightly bigger battery and pit it against MG comet. If Tara could place this below Tiago ev at the price tag of 6 to 8 lakhs with the upgrades, it will be game changer for the hatchback segment.

[@maheshchawla30]

I would love to have tata nano ev❤ even i had a nano previously and I proudly say that nothing beats the nano for city drive mujhe aaj bhi kuch bhi pasand nahi aaata nano ke alawa

[@samdaniel5740]

I would love this one at home good for doing my shopping and evening outs...how can I get one

[@1602parag]

Such a tempting proposition. I will definitely buy it for my city chores.

[@ShivaKumar-mh8ux]

As I have drivened this car atleast for one year in Bangalore just enjoyed has a good tourc Tata cars are always a remarkable...

[@virajvrooms]

I think it's time to start and online petition to relaunch the Nano. The times were different back then. Nano is an excellent second car for short commutes, new drivers, and is safer than a two wheeler. With Quadracycle and PMV segments opening up these so called safety nannies can be replaced with cheaper alternatives like combo disk brakes reinforced front and back body etc.

[@foxtrail975]

I am hoping Tata Nano EV to get launched soon at a price range of 4 to 7 lakh rupees giving a range of 250-300kms per charge with a sexy body shown as Tata Pixel or Tata megapixel on KZbin videos...keeping fingers crossed!!

[@isureshsundarraj]

It would be a perfect small car for the city commutes. I for sure will book one if they decide to launch.

[@The_PGK]

I see this very car everyday...near raj motors never thought it will feature in Autocar

[@mirageindia]

I really hope Tata Motors will bring back Nano in EV... For the space and the value for money, its the best car... Hope tata will also work on all the feedback recd for ICE model..

[@santoshsco]

Wish tata brings this into production with some increased power this is gonna be super hit.

[@sourabhlonde2418]

I believe tata should have done earlier when they have launched it. But, Mg comet ev would create a trend however developing a budgetary nano ev within lakh would be more thriving and appealing for the consumer who want a city ride car.

[@AbhiKohli]

Let's go, Tata!! Make a New Nano EV, safer and sturdier than before! Price it from 6-8 lakhs and you shall see them fly off the shelves! ❤

[@VinayakCB]

If I can buy Tata neo in range of some premium electric bikes for example (Chetak Ola, Hero Optima and Ather) , Hell ya ! its much more practical and safe alternative!

[@jithin3624]

There's a rumor that Tata's future electric plan has a Nano Ev

[@binorobin]

You should have tested this with full capacity (Driver+4 Passengers) on an uphill road to mimic an Ola taxi on full load 😔

[@soumyajitbasulive]

I have last AMT nano xta since last 7 years and it's going fine. But I am waiting to change my car to a new safe Nano.

[@manishtripathi7789]

Thanks for this review of nano EV. I still have a 2013 Nano and a sedan and a hatchback Kwid.l am desperately waiting for Nano E V and of course three of my friends as well.Waiting for the launch... A.D.Tripathi, Lucknow.

[@narenchalasani4481]

Tata add great value to the market. E Nano should do well

[@djr3386]

Good review 👍🏽

[@alrickfernandes3007]

Definitely, this is definitely required for short distance runs with the family. Would love it.

[@adwaitgoswami4604]

This is the ev for driving in city in tier 2 cities ...its love🥰

[@mickeypathak]

It would be a blessing for city commutes if TATA rethinks about introducing such a vehicle in the current world.