In one of the most requested vlogs on his channel, automotive YouTuber Harsh Explorer (146K+ subscribers) finally sets off on a real-world long-distance test of the Tata Nexon EV 45 kWh, driving from Greater Noida to Haridwar, a journey of over 425 km one way.
With the Nexon EV fully charged to 100%, and showing an initial range of 358 km, Harsh kicks off the journey with enthusiasm, hoping to break the myths around EV range anxiety.
The planned route covers Yamuna Expressway → Greater Noida → Meerut → Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Haridwar. Total planned distance: approximately 410 to 425 km.
With the trip meter reset, the Nexon EV is set to Eco Mode, air conditioning turned on, and cruise control engaged at around 80–90 km/h to maintain efficiency.
At about 150 km into the journey, the first pit stop arrives — not just for tea, but also to consider the next charging station.
Harsh smartly heads to a Tata Power station near Gautam Budh Nagar for a fast charge, avoiding costlier third-party chargers like Statiq.
Key observations from the charging process:
Initial charge: 47% battery remaining, 190 km range covered.
Charger capacity: 50 kW (actual output around 25 kW per gun).
Charging time: approximately 50 minutes to reach 70% state of charge.
Units consumed: about 10 kWh.
“Why pay when Tata Power is giving it for free?” Harsh says, underlining a key benefit of early EV infrastructure in India.
Interestingly, the vlogger notes that regenerative braking doesn’t activate effectively until the battery drops below 95%.
Once active, the Level 1 to Level 3 regen modes assist heavily in slowing the car, reducing brake usage and improving efficiency.
At one toll booth, Harsh proudly shares, “I haven’t touched the brake pedal once. All braking was done through regen.”
Having driven over 3,100 km in less than a month, Harsh estimates that the same distance in a diesel vehicle (at an average of 15 km/l) would have cost him around ₹18,000 in fuel.
With the Nexon EV, the charging cost has been negligible — especially by utilising free Tata Power stations.
Toll charges, however, remain standard: ₹450 one way, approximately ₹900 round trip. Read the story for a review of 2+ years of ownership of the Tata Nexon EV by a Tech YouTuber
Despite some mild concerns before each stop, the vlogger confirms that the Nexon EV consistently meets or exceeds real-world expectations.
With cruise control and regenerative braking used optimally, the Nexon EV delivers over 400 km per full charge, even with the air conditioning on and highway cruising speeds.
“People say range anxiety is a problem. I’ve driven over 400 km today and still have 50% charge left,” he says. Upon reaching Haridwar, the Nexon had travelled 425 km, with 53% battery state of charge and 179 km of range remaining.
While Tata Power offers a reliable charging network, Harsh highlights several pain points:
“There needs to be a unified system — like UPI, but for EV charging,” Harsh suggests. Without standardization, long-distance EV travel outside metro cities remains a challenge.
After a 10-hour day filled with driving, tech troubleshooting, tolls, and charging stops, Harsh successfully arrives in Haridwar.
The journey proves the Nexon EV 45 kWh’s capability to handle long distances with smart planning, disciplined driving, and minimal charging costs.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a vlog published by Harsh Explorer (channel link). All statements and figures have been verified and reviewed by cross-checking the Tata Nexon EV 45kWh variant specifications and route distance by the editorial team at e-vehicleinfo.com.
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