Tata Punch EV is a subcompact electric SUV from Tata Motors. Launched in January 2024, the Punch EV is built on Tata’s new Acti.EV all-electric platform.
The Punch EV is a very ‘capable’ car in all aspects. The car is great for city driving as well as on the highway. It strikes a good balance between power & efficiency. In this blog, EVJoints brings you an in-depth dive into the Punch EV, its battery, range, charging options & features.
Battery & Range:
The Tata Punch EV comes in 2 battery options: 25 kWh & 35 kWh. The 25 kWh variant offers a range of 265 km and the 35 kWh variant offers a range of 365 km.
Both variants come with 8 year battery warranty.
Charging:
With a 7 kW AC charger, the Punch 25 kWh battery variant can charge from 10-100% in 3.6 hours and the 35 kWh variant can do the same in 5 hours. Using a 50 kW DC fast charger, both variants can charge from 10-80% in 56 minutes.
Compatible EV Charging Connectors:
All Tata Punch EV variants are compatible with 3.3 kW slow chargers for home charging and can be charged with 7 to 22 kW AC fast chargers at home or at public charging stations. For quick charging during long trips, you can use CCS & CCS2 DC fast-chargers at public EV charging stations.
Pricing:
Prices for the Punch EV 25 kWh battery variant start from Rs 9.99 lakh. For the 35 kWh variant, prices start from Rs 12.69 lakh.
Punch EV’s base model (@ Rs 9.99 lakh) is Rs 2.50 lakh cheaper than Nexon EV’s base model (@ Rs 12.49 lakh). Auto experts claim that the Punch EV gives you 70-80% of the Nexon EV’s feel at Rs 2.50 lakhs cheaper price.
Learn more about Tata Nexon EV’s battery, range, charging details and other features.
Features:
The Tata Punch EV is a compact car with SUV traits. An LED strip runs across the front of the Punch EV. The car also features LED projector headlamps.
Other features include front charging port, a two-spoke smart steering featuring an illuminated Tata logo, 10.25 inch infotainment touchscreen by HARMAN, air purifier, rain-sensing wipers, 360 degree camera system, 6 airbags, all disc brakes, 366L bootspace and electric sunroof.
The Punch EV is Tata’s 1st electric car based on its new advanced architecture ‘acti.ev’. Read more in detail on Tata’s acti.ev architecture.
Conclusion:
The Tata Punch EV offers a unique blend of performance, comfort and affordability, making it a great option as your first electric car. The redesigned front of the Punch is more in line with the new design language of Tata electric cars. So, if you’re looking for an up-to-date affordable electric car, which is solid inside-out, the Punch EV is a great option.