Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors has launched its first pure EV – the Tata Punch.ev in India. Priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory), the Tata Punch.ev has become the most affordable electric SUV in the country. The new EV is available in 8 variants, 5 for Normal Range and 3 for Long Range versions. The Punch.ev will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales and Tata.ev stores across the country.
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Tata Punch.ev: Variant Wise Pricing
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The Tata Punch.ev is the first product based on its recently introduced, advanced Pure EV architecture – acti.ev. It is the fourth electric car in the portfolio of Tata Motors, which now includes electric cars in all body types like Tata Tiago.ev (hatchback), Tata Tigor.ev (compact sedan), Tata Punch.ev (sub-compact SUV) and Tata Nexon.ev (compact SUV).
Tata Punch.ev: Battery & Range
The Tata Punch.ev comes with two battery pack options – 25 kWh – offering an MIDC range of 315 km, and a 35 kWh option, which offers an MIDC range of 421 km. The battery pack and motor of the Punch.ev are IP67 rated for protection from dust and water, with a warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 km (whichever is earlier).
These battery pack options offer two e-Drive options, a 60kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor, producing 114Nm and a 90kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor with 190Nm of torque, resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 9.5 sec and an electronically limited top speed of 140km/h.
Additionally, the Punch.ev LR is available with the option of a 3.3kW and a 7.2 kW AC fast charger that can be installed either at home or at the workplace. With DC Fast Charging capability, it can be fast charged from 10% to 80% in 56 minutes from any 50 kW DC fast charger.
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Tata Punch.ev: Design
The Tata Punch.ev is digitally enhanced by smart lighting systems. It gets a smart charging indicator useful to indicate the SOC levels while the vehicle is charging, Bi-functional LEDs coupled with the central position lamp – lighting up its surroundings, Welcome and Goodbye signature lamps, adding a greeting element when one unlocks or locks their car.
Tata Punch.ev: Cabin
The Tata Punch.ev gets integrated two screens — a 26cm high-definition infotainment by HARMAN display alongside a 26cm digital cockpit. It also gets an illuminated logo at the center of the 2 – spoke steering wheel enhances the digital ambience.
Further, it gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionalities accompanied with a gadget-like experience of the Arcade.ev – an app suite with 17 apps for gaming, music and media. The Punch.ev also offers connectivity with multiple voice assistants, including the Native “Hey Tata” assistant with 200+ commands in 6 languages, Alexa, Siri for Apple users and Google Assistant for Android users.
Feature wise, it gets wireless charging, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming IRVM, 45W type-C USB port, ventilated leatherette seats, an electric sunroof, mood lights and an Air purifier with AQI display. Additionally, the Punch.ev comes with Paddle Shifters, which enables the 4-level Multi-Mode Regeneration and over-the-air software upgrade capabilities.
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Tata Punch.ev: acti.ev Architecture
The Punch.ev is the first product from Tata Motors to be based on the all-new made-in-India Pure EV architecture acti.ev, which stands for Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle.
Tata Punch.ev: Safety
With 6 Airbags, Electronic Stability Program, ISOFIX, Roll-over mitigation, Brake Disc Wiping, Hydraulic fading compensation available as standard across all personas, the Punch.ev is one of the safest cars available on Indian roads. Further, it gets added features like SOS Calling with E-Call & B-Call, Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold and a 360 surround view camera system with blind spot monitor in its high-end trims.
Car Launch Alert!#TATAPUNCH.ev launched in India at Rs 10.99 lakh, making it India's most affordable #Electric SUV
Range: 315 km~421km (LR)
8 variants on offer, tops at Rs 14.49 Lakh@TataMotors @Tataev #TataMotors pic.twitter.com/fqyITchXOm— The Mobility Times (@mobility_times) January 17, 2024
Tata Punch.ev: Practicality
The Punch.ev features 16-inch LRR tyres offering 190mm ground clearance (unladen), 350mm water wading capability and an enhanced approach, departure and ramp-over angles. It comes with 90-degree opening doors, a flat 2nd-row floor, 366 litres of boot space, 14 litres of added space in the frunk along with 32 cabin cubby holes for smart storage.
Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited. said, “Today marks a historic milestone in India’s EV journey as Tata.ev propels the nation into a new era of sustainable mobility with the launch of Punch.ev. Now with the launch of the Punch.ev, an SUV that goes beyond every day, we are taking our commitment to an all-new level by delivering a versatile EV that aligns with the evolving customer needs. It aims to catapult the Indian EV market, and leapfrog India into an era of pure EVs.”
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