Tata Punch EV Deliveries Begin in India, Range Starts at Rs 10.99 Lakh

Tata Motors announced the prices of the Punch EV on January 17, with the entry-level variant priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. The bookings for the electric derivative of the ICE-powered Punch commenced on January 5, when Tata's new electric SUV was revealed in its full production glory. And now, its deliveries have commenced across India. 

Based on the new Gen 2 EV architecture, 'acti.ev', Tata's second electric SUV is available in five broad variants – Smart, Smart +, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+. As for colour options, it can be had in five dual-tone and four monotone exterior shades, including Seawood Green, Daytona Grey, Fearless Red, Pristine White, and Empowered Oxide. 

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Tata Punch EV: Battery, Range and More

With the Tata Punch.ev, there are two powertrain options on offer: Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR). The former gets a 25kWh battery yielding a range of 315km (MIDC), while the latter is equipped with a larger 35kWh battery with an MIDC range of 421km on a single charge. 

The battery packs are coupled to permanent magnet synchronous motors, but the MR variants make less power (81bhp) than the LR variants (120bhp). With 81bhp and 114Nm at its disposal, the Punch.ev MR can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 13.5 seconds, whereas the LR can do the same in 9.5 seconds, with 120bhp and 190Nm of torque. In terms of charging capabilities, the Tata Punch.ev is capable of AC charging up to 7.2kW, while the 50kW DC fast charger can charge the electric SUV from 10 to 80 per cent in a claimed time of 56 minutes. 

Tata Punch EV: Features

Features-wise, the Tata Punch.ev comes with twin 10.25-inch screens, one for the infotainment and another for the instrumentation. The electric SUV additionally comes with a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, an electric sunroof (optional), a jewelled rotary drive selector (available only with LR variants), ventillated front seats, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto-hold functionality, connected car tech, automatic climate control, cruise control, a wireless charger, and an air purifier.

As far as safety is concerned, six airbags, ABS, and ESC are standard on all Punch variants. Other bits are a blind spot monitor, ISOFIX mounts, and three-point seatbelts for all seats.

Also Read: Tata Punch.ev vs Citroen eC3 Spec Comparison: Which EV Should You Buy?

Retailing between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the electrified Punch goes against the Citroen eC3 in the segment.