Riding high on customer demand and sentiments, Tata Motors launched the highly anticipated Punch.ev. Its introductory price starts from Rs 10.99 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Underpinned by the Acti.ev platform, the electric vehicle offers two battery pack options: 25 kWh and 35 kWh. The 25 kWh variant boasts a claimed range of 315 km, while the larger 35 kWh unit extends the range to an impressive 421 km.
Performance-wise, the 25 kWh battery pack delivers a maximum power output of 80 bhp with 114 Nm of peak torque. While the bigger 35k Wh variant produces 120 bhp and 190 Nm of torque. The vehicle comes equipped with a standard 3.3 kW AC wall mount box charger. There is also an optional 7.2 kW AC charger available at an extra cost of Rs. 50,000. Further, charging from 10 to 80 percent can be accomplished in approximately 56 minutes using a 50 kW DC fast charger.
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Notably, the Punch.ev stands out as the first electric car from Tata Motors to feature a front-mounted charging solution. Located below the brand logo, this innovative design enhances convenience and accessibility for charging the electric mini SUV. The homegrown automaker has introduced the Punch in 5 distinct variants. These include Smart, Smart+ Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+.
To know more, let us explore the unique features offered by each variant in detail:
Tata Punch.ev: Smart (Medium Range) Variant
The entry-level variant of Tata Punch.ev begins with the Smart (Medium Range). It costs Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The features offered in the trim include:
- Automatic climate control
- Air purifier
- Rear parking sensors
- LED headlamps
- LED DRLs
- New steering wheel with digital Tata logo
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover
- Powered tailgate release
- Z Connect and Smart watch connectivity
- Drive modes – City and Sport
- 3.3kW wall mount box charger
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Front power windows
- Cooled glove box
- 6 airbags
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
- Hill Start Assist
- ABS with EBD
- TPMS
- Phygital control panel
- Multi-mode regen
- Height-adjustable driver seat
Tata Punch EV Smart+ (Medium Range) Variant
Second last from the bottom is the Punch.ev Smart+ (Medium Range) trim. Its price is Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), India. It provides features such as:
- Paddle shifters
- 6 speakers (Four speakers and two tweeters)
- 7-inch infotainment touchscreen by Harman
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear power windows
- Day/night IRVM
Tata Punch.ev Adventure (Medium and Long Range) Variants
Third in the model lineup is Tata Punch.ev Adventure. This variant is available in both medium and long ranges. Its price is Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Medium Range trim while the Long Range variant costs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers the following equipment onboard:
- Keyless entry and go
- Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold (only on Long Range)
- Sequential indicators
- Rear disc brakes (only on Long Range)
- Jewelled gear control knob (only on Long Range)
- Sunroof (optional)
- LED projector headlights with follow me home function
- Front fog lamps with cornering function
- 3 drive modes – City, Sport and Eco
- Hill Descent Control (only on Long Range)
- Cruise control
- Powered ORVMs
Tata Punch.ev Empowered (Medium and Long Range) Variants
The Empowered trim of the Tata Punch.ev is provided in both Medium and Long Range variants. The Punch EV Empowered Medium Range is priced at Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom) and the long-range variant is available for Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It includes features such as:
- 10.25-inch infotainment system by Harman
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 7-inch digital driver’s display
- Sunroof (optional)
- Roof rails
- Air purifier with AQI display
- A leather-wrapped steering
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- SOS Function (in select cities)
- Powered ORVMs with auto-fold function
- Front and rear centre armrests
- Auto-dimming IRVM
Tata Punch.ev Empowered+ (Medium and Long Range)
Last and top of the line is the Empowered+ variant. Available in both Medium and Long range trims, their price stands at Rs 13.29 lakh for the former while the latter costs Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is laden with equipment such as:
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Ventilated front seats
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Blind spot monitor
- Arcade.ev - app suite
- Leatherette seats
- A 360-degree camera
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