KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata Punch EV launched Rs. 11 lakhs
- Bookings open at Rs. 21,000 token
- Claimed range of up to 421 km
Tata Motors has officially introduced its highly anticipated electric vehicle, the Punch EV, in the Indian market with an introductory price starting at Rs. 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch EV is offered in five variants: Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+, and customers can secure a booking with a token amount of Rs. 21,000. Deliveries are scheduled to commence on January 22, 2024.
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Tata Punch EV Launched: Deliveries Begin January 22
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The recently unveiled Punch EV exhibits a redesigned front, drawing inspiration from its larger counterpart, the Nexon EV. It boasts continuous Daytime Running Lights (DRL) spanning the front, newly integrated LED headlamps within the front bumper, a vertically slatted lower grille, and a silver faux skid plate. The side profile reveals updated 16-inch alloy wheels, a blacked-out roof, and ORVMs. At the rear, the design echoes the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Punch, featuring a Y-shaped brake light arrangement, along with a roof-mounted spoiler and a dual-tone bumper design.
The Punch EV brings a host of features and attributes not commonly seen in sub-4m and compact SUVs. These include ventilated front seats, auto-dimming IRVM, rear disc brakes, LED fog lights with cornering function, a fully digital and configurable 10.2-inch instrument cluster, LED projector headlights, electronic parking brake, 360-degree camera, TPMS, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, premium upholstery, and more.
Powertrain
It offers two powertrain options. The first variant features a 25 kWh battery pack, delivering 80 bhp of power and 114 Nm of peak torque, providing a range of 315 km on a single charge. The second option boasts a 35 kWh battery pack, generating 120 bhp of power and 190 Nm of peak torque, with a certified range of 421 km. The Punch EV can be charged from 0-80% in 56 minutes with a DC fast charger. It achieves a top speed of 140 km/hr and accelerates from 0-100 km/hr in 9.5 seconds.
Verdict
The newly introduced Tata EV boasts an attractive price tag, likely to appeal to a significant number of electric vehicle enthusiasts. Equipped with a range of modern features, including several firsts in its category among compact EVs, the Punch EV enters the market, competing with the Citroen eC3 but offering a more budget-friendly option.
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