Tata Punch EV Review – Price, Range, Features, and Real-World Performance
Overview
Battery Capacity
25-35 kWh
Driving Range
315-421 km for the 25-35 kWh battery variant
Power
120.69 bhp (35 kWh)
Charging Time
DC - 10% to 80% in 56 minutes
Boot Space
366 litres
Transmission
Automatic transmission
Colors
Who Is This Car For
The Punch EV offers a compact electric SUV experience with a good mix of technology, practicality, and decent range for urban and suburban use. The two battery variants (MR/Standard and LR/Long Range) allow choice between lower upfront cost vs longer range. Regenerative braking, drive modes (Eco, City, Sport) and modern connectivity/features are strong pluses. On the flip side, being a smaller vehicle it has typical space/legroom compromises compared to larger SUVs, and real-world charging infrastructure/fast-charging convenience will influence ownership experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Good electric range in LR variant (421 km ARAI for 35 kWh) which is quite competitive.
- Two battery options allow buyer flexibility.
- Modern tech features: digital cluster, large infotainment screen, wireless smartphone charger, etc.
- Strong safety credentials (5-star from Bharat NCAP reported).
- Good brand & support network via Tata Motors.
Cons
- In the base/mid variant, the performance (0-100 km/h) is slower (~13.5 s for 25 kWh) so if you want brisk acceleration you’ll need the LR version.
- Smaller SUV size means space/legroom may not match larger SUVs.
- Charging infrastructure in many places still developing in India, so home/AC charging vs DC fast charging convenience will vary depending on location.
- Although fast charging is supported, the real world speed & availability may be limited compared to petrol convenience.
Cruising Down The History
- The Tata Punch (the ICE/hybrid version) launched in 2021 as Tata’s smallest SUV.
- The EV version (Punch EV) was introduced subsequently as part of Tata’s EV push using the new “Acti.ev” (or Gen2 EV) architecture.
- Positioned to make EV ownership more accessible in the Indian market.
- Over time, Tata has expanded its EV lineup and infrastructure support as part of its strategy.
- The Punch EV received significant attention for offering strong features and range in its segment.
Engine & Performance
Tech Savvy Or Not
Range & Charging
Interior & Exterior
Dimensions
Braking & Safety
Price & Warranty
Competitors
Some of the competitors for the Tata Punch EV in the Indian market would include:
- Mahindra XUV400 (electric sub-compact SUV)
- BYD Atto 3 (although premium segment)
- MG Comet EV (smaller but electric SUV/hatch)
Buy Or Bye Bye!
- Check your region/state pricing (on-road cost including state subsidies)
- Verify availability of charging infrastructure (home charger, public DC fast charger)
- Choose battery variant based on your daily usage & range requirement (25 kWh vs 35 kWh)
- Consider higher trims with the full feature set if your budget allows.
- Check variant-specific features (as features like rain-sensing wipers, 360-degree camera, etc may be in higher trims)
- Test drive to check comfort, space, and real-world performance.