Monday, October 5, 2026

Tata Punch EV Facelift: Variant-Wise Battery Options Explained

The 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift has been launched in India at introductory prices ranging from Rs 9.69 lakh to Rs 12.59 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Buyers can also opt for Tata’s battery subscription (BaaS) model, under which the Punch EV is available from Rs 6.49 lakh, along with a running cost of Rs 2.6 per kilometre.

The facelifted Tata Punch EV is offered with two battery pack options — 30 kWh and 40 kWh, across five broad variants: Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus S. However, Tata does not offer both battery options across all variants.

Punch EV Variants30 kWh40 kWh
Smart✔–
Smart Plus✔✔
Adventure–✔
Empowered –✔
Empowered+ S–✔
2026 Tata Punch EV Variant-wise Battery Pack Options
  • As is clear from the above table, the entry-level Smart variant of the facelifted Tata Punch EV is available exclusively with the smaller 30 kWh battery pack.
  • The Smart Plus variant is the only trim in the lineup that offers buyers the flexibility to choose between both the 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery options.
  • All the higher variants — including Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus S — are offered solely with the larger 40 kWh battery pack.

Related: 2026 Tata Punch EV Old vs New: Key Differences Explained

2026 New Tata Punch EV Facelift – Range and Specs

Speaking of the specifications, the 30 kWh battery pack produces 88 PS and 154 Nm, and offers a claimed MIDC range of up to 365–375 km (under certification), with a 0–100 kmph sprint time of 13.5 seconds. Meanwhile, the larger 40 kWh battery delivers a significantly higher output of 129 PS while producing the same 154 Nm of torque. It offers a claimed range of 468 km and accelerates from 0–100 kmph in just 9 seconds.

Battery Options30 kWh40 kWh
Claimed RangeMIDC375 km468 km
C75260-275 km335-355 km
Max Power88.3 PS129 PS
Peak Torque154Nm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.5 sec9 sec

2026 Tata Punch EV – Rivals

The Tata Punch EV goes up against the Citroen eC3. It can also be considered as an affordable alternative to the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, Tata Nexon EV and MG Windsor EV.

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