Prices for the Tata Punch EV have been announed – the all-electric SUV and Citroen eC3 rival is priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 14.49 lakh. The first Tata EV to be based on the brand’s Acti.ev platform, the Punch EV gets two battery packs – 25kWh and 35kWh. The former has a claimed range of 315km, while the larger unit has an MIDC range of 421km.
Bookings for the Punch EV had opened on January 5, for an amount of Rs 21,000. The Punch EV is offered in five variants – Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered and Empowered+. Interestingly, the Punch EV's trims use a similar nomenclature as the Nexon EV, and these names are expected to be used on all future Tata electric vehicles.
| Tata Punch EV prices | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | Smart | Smart+ | Adventure | Empowered | Empowered+ |
| Standard | Rs 10.99 lakh | Rs 11.49 lakh | Rs 11.99 lakh | Rs 12.79 lakh | Rs 13.29 lakh |
| Long Range | - | - | Rs 12.99 lakh | Rs 13.99 lakh | Rs 14.49 lakh |
Tata Punch EV Smart (Rs 10.99 lakh)
- 25kWh battery with around 315km of claimed range
- LED headlamps, DRLs
- Multi-mode regen
- ESP
- 6 airbags
- Air purifier
- Hill start assist
- Isofix anchors
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Rear parking sensors
- Front power windows
- Drive modes – City and Sport
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Cooled glove box
- Powered tailgate release
Tata Punch EV Smart+ (Rs 11.49 lakh)
(in addition to Punch EV Smart)
- 25kWh battery with around 315km of claimed range
- Day/night IRVM
- Steering-mounted controls
- Paddleshifters
- Rear power windows
- 7-inch infotainment touchscreen by Harman
- 6 speakers
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Tata Punch EV Adventure (Rs 11.99-12.99 lakh)
(in addition to Punch EV Smart+)
- 25kWh battery with around 315km of claimed range
- 35kWh battery with around 421km of claimed range
- LED projector headlights with follow me home function
- Front fog lamps with cornering function
- Sequential indicators
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry and go
- Powered ORVMs
- Rear disc brakes (only on the 35kWh version)
- Hill descent control (only on the 35kWh version)
- Electronic parking brake with Autohold (only on the 35kWh version)
- Jewelled gear control knob (only on the 35kWh version)
- 3 drive modes – City, Sport and Eco
- Sunroof (optional)
- 7.2kW charger (optional, only on the 35kWh version)
Auto headlights and wipers, along with an electric sunroof and dual tone paint options can be opted for with the Adventure S variant.
Tata Punch EV Empowered (Rs 12.79-13.99 lakh)
(in addition to Punch EV Adventure and Adventure S)
- 25kWh battery with around 315km of claimed range
- 35kWh battery with around 421km of claimed range
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Air purifier with AQI display
- Powered ORVMs with auto fold function
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- 7-inch digital driver display
- SOS Function (in select cities)
- 10.25-inch Infotainment by Harman
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Roof rails
- Front and rear centre armrest
- Leather-wrapped steering
- Sunroof (optional)
A voice enabled sunroof and ambient lighting can be added to the package with the Punch EV Empowered S trim.
Tata Punch EV Empowered+ (Rs 13.29-14.49 lakh)
(in addition to Punch EV Empowered)
- 25kWh battery with around 315km of claimed range
- 35kWh battery with around 421km of claimed range
- Leatherette seats
- 360-degree camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Ventilated front seats
- Arcade.ev - app suite
- Wireless smartphone charger
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
The Empowered+ S trim also adds a voice-enabled sunroof and ambient lighting.
Tata Punch EV rivals
At this price point, the Punch EV will directly contend with the Citroen eC3, and it does seem to be far better equipped than its French rival. Interestingly, prices also overlap to a degree with the Tata Tigor EV (Rs 12.49-13.49 lakh).
All price, ex-showroom, India
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