The Punch EV (officially called Punch.ev) is the latest addition to Tata Motors’ pure electric vehicle lineup. This new EV in the Indian market can be seen as a close alternative to the Citroen eC3. So, let’s compare how these two EVs stack up against each other.
Dimensions
| Parameters | Citroen eC3 | Tata Punch.ev |
| Length | 3891 mm | 3857 mm |
| Width | 1733 mm | 1742 mm |
| Height | 1604 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2445 mm |
| Ground Clearance | – | 190 mm |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | 366 litres (+14L frunk) |
The eC3 is marginally longer than the Punch EV. Nevertheless, the Tata SUV excels in terms of greater width and height, providing distinct advantages for interior space. Furthermore, as it is built on an EV-dedicated platform (Acti.ev), the Punch EV also offers a 14-litre storage space under the hood (frunk), a feature not present in the eC3.
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Specifications
| Parameters | Citroen eC3 | Tata Punch.ev | |
| Standard Range | Long Range | ||
| Max Power | 57PS | 82PS | 122PS |
| Peak Torque | 143Nm | 114Nm | 190Nm |
| Battery Pack | 29.2 kWh | 25 kWh | 35 kWh |
| Top Speed | 107 kmph | 110 kmph | 140 kmph |
| Claimed Range | 320 km | 315 km | 421 km |
| Charging Time | 10-80% in 57 mins via 50 kW DC fast charger 10-100% in 10.3 hrs via 15Amp AC Home Charger | 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 |
- While Tata offers the Punch.ev in two range options, the Citroen eC3 comes with a sole 29.2kWh battery pack, which claims slightly more range than Punch’s Standard version.
- Both range options of the Tata Punch.ev offer better power output and have a higher top speed than the eC3.
- Regarding charging, the Punch EV and eC3 share identical charging times when using a 50 kW DC fast charger. However, with the 3.3 kW charger, both the eC3 and Punch STD range options require approximately 10 hours of charging time. Additionally, the Punch.ev offers an optional 7.2 kW AC home charger for an additional cost of Rs 50,000.
Features
| Common | Additional Features In Tata Punch.ev | Additional Features In Citroen eC3 |
| LED DRLs Fog lamps Alloy wheels Touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Connected car tech Height-adjustable driver seat Power adjustable side mirrors Tilt-adjustable steering Multi-functional steering wheel Keyless entry Dual-front airbags ABS with EBD Rear parking sensors with camera Rear defogger, wiper & washer Regenerative braking | Automatic LED headlamps LED fog lamp units with cornering function Rain-sensing wipers Digital instrument cluster Wireless smartphone charger Automatic climate control Cruise control Ventilated front seats Air purifier Leather seats Auto-fold ORVMs Push button start/stop Illuminated cooled glovebox Electric sunroof (optional) Mood lights Rear armrest with cup holders Paddle shifters for multi-level regen 2 Drive modes – City/Sport Hill hold assist Electronic parking brakes with auto-hold Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ISOFIX child seat anchors Tyre pressure monitoring Side and curtain airbags (total 6 airbags) 360-degree camera with blind-view monitor | One-touch auto-down function for all 4 power windows Fabric seats Semi-digital instrument cluster |
The Tata Punch.ev surpasses the Citroen eC3 in both comfort and safety departments. In fact, it even offers some features from a higher segment.
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Price
| Citroen eC3 | Tata Punch.ev |
| Live – Rs 11.61 lakh | Smart – Rs 10.99 lakh |
| Feel – Rs 12.70 lakh | Smart+ – Rs 11.49 lakh |
| Feel Vibe Pack – Rs 12.85 lakh | Adventure – Rs 11.99 lakh |
| Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack – Rs 13 lakh | Empowered – Rs 12.79 lakh |
| – | Adventure LR – Rs 12.99 lakh |
| – | Empowered+ – Rs 13.29 lakh |
| – | Empowered LR – Rs 13.99 lakh |
| – | Empowered+ LR – Rs 14.49 lakh |
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Which EV Should You Buy?
The Tata Punch.ev stands out as a more value-for-money offering than the Citroen eC3. Priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the base variant of the Punch.ev is Rs 62,000 more affordable than the base variant of the eC3. And despite that, it gets features like LED headlamps, a cooled glovebox, automatic AC, an air purifier, six airbags, ESC, tyre pressure monitor, hill hold, City & Sport driving modes and multi-mode regenerative braking. Surprisingly, these features are not available even in the top-spec variant of the Citroen eC3, priced at Rs 13 lakh.
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