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Tata Motors Punch EV
Tata’s expected electric micro-SUV, targeted at late 2026 with a claimed 350 km range.
Upcoming ₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.49 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.49 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Claimed range
- 350 km
- Battery
- 25 kWh
- Power
- 121 bhp
- Torque
- 170 Nm
- Height
- 1613 mm
- Ground clearance
- 187 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Electric
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹9.79 lakh - ₹12.49 lakh
Delhi NCR Price estimated
Launched November 2026
Range spread ₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.49 lakh
Tata Motors Punch EV variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Smart (estimated) electric single-speed 16-inch wheels · Manual AC | ₹9.79 lakh |
| Pure (estimated) electric single-speed Projected price · Touchscreen infotainment | ₹10.49 lakh |
| Creative (estimated) electric single-speed Alloy wheels · Rear parking camera | ₹11.49 lakh |
| Accomplished (estimated) electric single-speed Connected-car app · Top of the projected band | ₹12.49 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Range and charging
Claimed range
350 km
Battery capacity
25 kWh
Charging
Estimate: 0-80% in around an hour on a 50 kW DC fast charger, overnight on a 15A home socket
Range depends on speed, temperature, load and route. Confirm the test cycle and charging conditions behind any quoted figure.
Performance and powertrain
- Maximum power
- 121 bhp
- Maximum torque
- 170 Nm
Specifications
Motor, battery and charging
| Motor | 121 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 170 Nm |
| Battery | 25 kWh |
| Claimed range | 350 km |
| Charging | Estimate: 0-80% in around an hour on a 50 kW DC fast charger, overnight on a 15A home socket |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Chassis and safety
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
|---|---|
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 195/60 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Expected to carry the Punch’s five-star Global NCAP structure with six airbags on upper trims |
Dimensions
| Length | 3856 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1703 mm |
| Height | 1613 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 187 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Punch EV
Tata has not announced the Punch EV, and everything in this listing is our estimate ahead of launch: pricing, range and the likely variant ladder. The proposition is easy to describe, though. Take the tallest, safest micro-SUV on the market, drop in the motor and battery architecture Tata already uses elsewhere, and you have the cheapest route into an electric SUV in India.
If the numbers land where we expect, the car will be built for the household that already owns a petrol vehicle and wants a second car for the school run and the office commute. A claimed 350 km range would translate to something nearer 240-280 km with the air conditioning in summer, which is comfortable for city weeks and needs planning for festival-long weekends. The torque advantage over the petrol Punch should be immediate: 170 Nm from zero rpm in a car this light changes how it feels in traffic.
The speculative part of the case is the structure and the price. Tata’s crash ratings are the reason to expect the five-star shell to carry over unchanged, but battery packaging usually eats boot space, and we would not assume the petrol car’s 366 litres survives intact. Pricing is the real question: the estimate below sits well below the Nexon EV, and if the gap holds, the Punch EV will take volume from hatchbacks rather than from other electric SUVs.
- Expected launch in late 2026
- Claimed 350 km range on estimates
- Five-star Punch structure underneath
Features
Convenience
- DC fast charging capability (estimated)
- Regenerative braking modes
- Connected-car app with remote climate pre-set
Interior
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Digital instrument cluster
- Single-speed automatic drivetrain
Safety
- Six airbags expected on upper trims
- Electronic stability control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Pros and cons
What we like
- Should undercut every electric SUV currently on sale
- Keeps the petrol car’s road clearance
- Low running cost on a short daily commute
What we would change
- Pricing and specification are still unannounced
- Real-world range will trail the claimed figure
- Boot space may shrink around the battery
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.0/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4 out of 5
Lowest rated
Features
3.8/5
Tech, convenience & equipment
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 4.0/5 Very strong
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 3.8/5 Good
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.0/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 3.9/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 4.3/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 3.8/5 Good
Tata’s expected electric micro-SUV, targeted at late 2026 with a claimed 350 km range.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Punch EV expected to launch?
Our current estimate is a late 2026 market entry. Tata has not confirmed the date, and this listing will be updated when it does.
What will the Punch EV cost?
The estimated band here is ₹9.79 lakh to ₹12.49 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR. Treat it as a pre-launch projection rather than an announced price.
What range can buyers expect?
We expect a claimed figure around 350 km. With air conditioning in Indian summer, plan on roughly 240-280 km in everyday use.
Punch EV or Nexon EV?
The Nexon EV has more range, a larger battery and a proven charging story. The Punch EV, if the pricing estimate holds, is the better buy for a city-only second car at noticeably less money.
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