Walkaround | Gagan Choudhary
Tata Motors has launched its fourth all-electric offering, the Punch EV (branded as Punch.ev), at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The electrified SUV is available in five variants with two powertrain options.
| Tata Punch.ev | Standard Range | Long Range |
| Smart | Rs 10.99 lakh | – |
| Smart+ | Rs 11.49 lakh | – |
| Adventure | Rs 11.99 lakh | Rs 12.99 lakh |
| Empowered | Rs 12.79 lakh | Rs 13.99 lakh |
| Empowered+ | Rs 13.29 lakh | Rs 14.49 lakh |
Tata is providing the 7.2kW fast charger for an extra Rs 50,000 on all Long-Range variants.
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Range, Battery and Charging Time
The Tata Punch.ev gets two powertrain choices: Standard Range and Long Range, each featuring distinct electric motor outputs and battery pack sizes.
| Standard Range | Long Range | |
| Max Power | 82PS | 122PS |
| Peak Torque | 114Nm | 190Nm |
| Battery Pack | 25 kWh | 35 kWh |
| Top Speed | 110 kmph | 140 kmph |
| ARAI-claimed range | 315km | 421km |
| Charging Time | 10-80% in 56 mins via 50 kW DC fast charger 10-100% in 3.6 hrs via 7.2 kW AC Home Charger 10-100% in 9.4 hrs via 3.3 kW AC Home Charger | 10-80% in 56 mins (ia 50 kW DC fast charger 10-100% in 5 hrs via 7.2 kW AC Home Charger 10-100% in 13.5 hrs via 3.3 kW AC Home Charger |
Design and Features
Distinct from its ICE-powered counterpart, the electric Tata Punch showcases unique design elements, particularly in the front end, drawing visual parallels with the recently launched facelifted Nexon EV. The front showcases a Nexon-inspired fascia with a closed-off grille, full-width LED DRL, and LED headlights. A closer look reveals a motorized charging port door at the front, reminiscent of the MG ZS EV.
Changes to the sides and rear are limited to the new alloys, tweaked bumper, and an “EV” badging at the tailgate.
Inside, it features a similar dashboard layout to its ICE version, with the notable addition of a larger floating touchscreen infotainment system (10.25-inch), a new dual-tone colour scheme, a redesigned steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, and a touch-based climate control panel. Additionally, it also receives..
- LED projector headlamps
- Leather seats
- 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
- Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Ventilated front seats
- Rear AC vents
- Air purifier
- 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring
- Standard six airbags
- Electronic parking brakes
*Sunroof available as an option from Adventure trim onwards for an additional Rs 50,000.
Competition Check
Tata Punch.ev serves as a direct rival to the Citroen eC3.
