Tata Motors Unveils Updated Punch EV Facelift in India
Tata Motors has officially launched the updated Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market, marking the first refresh for the model since its initial debut in 2024. This new iteration brings a host of subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes, and various other enhancements aimed at boosting its appeal in the competitive electric vehicle segment.
Pricing and Variants Overview
The prices for the new Punch EV facelift start from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option, where battery EMI begins from Rs 2.6 per kilometer. The EV is offered in five distinct variants: Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus S. For non-BaaS variants, prices range from Rs 9.69 lakh to Rs 12.59 lakh (both ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership, with deliveries expected to commence shortly.
Design Differences and Exterior Updates
The overall silhouette of the Punch EV remains unchanged, with modifications largely confined to select exterior elements. At the front, the previously seen connected LED light bar has been removed, replaced by LED daytime running lamps positioned at the outer edges. The bumper has been revised to feature a larger air dam and a textured silver faux skid plate, replacing the earlier black strip, while the charging port stays in the same location.
In profile, the SUV continues with blacked-out ORVMs that have integrated turn indicators, roof rails, thick body cladding, and 16-inch alloy wheels in the same design as before. The ‘Tata. ev’ badge on the lower section of the front doors has been retained. The most noticeable update is at the rear, where the facelift introduces a connected LED tail-lamp setup similar to the ICE-powered Punch, along with a redesigned bumper for a more modern look.
Interior and Feature Enhancements
The facelifted model retains the earlier cabin layout, with only minor updates to design and features. The dual-tone interior continues, centered around a free-floating 10.25-inch infotainment screen, but the color scheme has shifted to grey and white from the previous black and white combination. The two-spoke illuminated steering wheel remains, as does the lower centre console layout. Rear seat space is unchanged, though the leatherette upholstery now comes in updated shades, and the SUV gets new toggle-style power window switches.
Feature additions are limited but significant. New elements include over-the-air updates, voice commands in six languages, smartwatch connectivity, a high-beam alert, and a blind-spot monitor. Most convenience and safety equipment has been carried over, such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, cruise control, paddle shifters, connected car features, and a sunroof.
Battery, Range, and Performance Upgrades
The older Punch EV offered two main variants: Standard and Long Range. The Standard variant came with a 25kWh battery providing 315km of MIDC range, while the Long Range variant featured a 35kWh battery with 421km of MIDC range. The Long Range variants delivered 122hp of power and 190Nm of torque, and the Standard variants put out 82hp of power and 114Nm of torque.
The facelifted Punch EV now gets two larger battery pack options: 30 kWh and 40 kWh. The larger 40 kWh battery pack boasts an ARAI-certified range of 468km on a single charge and a C75 real-world range of 355km. It also supports 65kW DC fast charging, enabling a 20 to 80 percent charge in just 26 minutes and adding up to 135km of range in 15 minutes, making it more practical for long-distance travel.
