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Tata Punch EV: €9,055

The facelifted Tata Punch EV has also been launched in India, starting at Rs 969,000 (€9,055).

This is the first major update to Tata’s smallest electric SUV since its launch, bringing styling changes inspired by the combustion engine Punch.

Bookings are already open, and deliveries are expected to begin soon.

The redesigned Punch EV gets a revised front bumper with a closed grille and a cleaner design. The previous black trim connecting the headlights has been removed, while the Y-shaped LED daytime running lights and centrally mounted fuel filler flap remain unchanged. The car also gets aerodynamically optimised 16-inch alloy wheels, along with three new exterior colour options paired with a contrasting black roof. At the rear, the facelift introduces linked LED taillights.

Ground clearance is 195 mm, while wading depth is 450 mm.

Tata Motors has launched the Punch EV Facelift in the Indian market today. With this update, the Indian automaker aims to make the micro electric SUV future-ready, with changes to design, features, and powertrain. All of these revisions are aimed at improving the EV's appeal to consumers. Furthermore, the update for the electric powertrain version of the vehicle comes after the automaker already launched the facelift version of its ICE counterpart.

Offering an easy entry point for electric car consumers, the Punch EV facelift features compact dimensions with SUV aesthetics. The model will be a direct rival to the Citroen eC3 in the Indian market. To gain an edge over the competition, the Punch EV facelift will get revisions in its powertrain with a bigger battery pack. In this space, we share all the LIVE updates related to the launch of the Tata Punch EV facelift. 

"The Tata Punch EV Facelift range in India now start from Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted Punch EV come with comprehensive design, battery options and features update.The Punch EV facelift boasts a refreshed exterior with a closed-off grille, updated bumpers, and connected LED DRLs/tail lamps, mirroring the latest Tata design language. Inside, enjoy a feature-rich cabin with a focus on modern tech, including up to a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera.

The interior retains the overall dashboard layout and two-tone paint scheme with new finishes. More expensive variants get a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver display. Features such as wireless charging, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting and a 360-degree camera are still on offer, depending on the variant.

Safety equipment includes six airbags as standard, electronic stability control, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring system...

The refreshed Punch EV is offered with two new battery options – 30 kWh and 40 kWh, replacing the previous 25 kWh and 35 kWh packs. Both are paired with a single front-mounted electric motor that drives the front wheels. The larger 40 kWh battery offers a range of 468 km according to the ARAI standard and a range of 355 km according to the C75 standard, while the 30 kWh version is rated at 365 km.

"The Tata Punch EV Facelift range in India now start from Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted Punch EV come with comprehensive design, battery options and features update.The Punch EV facelift boasts a refreshed exterior with a closed-off grille, updated bumpers, and connected LED DRLs/tail lamps, mirroring the latest Tata design language. Inside, enjoy a feature-rich cabin with a focus on modern tech, including up to a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera.

Powering the updated Punch EV are new, larger battery options: a 30 kWh pack offering an ARAI-claimed range of 365 km, and a 40 kWh pack delivering an impressive ARAI-claimed range of 468 km. The 40 kWh version produces 127.39bhp and 153.8N of torque and the 30 kWh version produces 87.16bhp and 153.8Nm of torque. It comes equipped with 6-airbags as standard along with ESC, and robust build quality, safety is paramount.

The electric motor produces 129 hp and 154 Nm in the 40 kWh battery variants, while the 30 kWh battery variants have 88 hp and 154 Nm. Tata claims that acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes less than 9 seconds.

The car also has three driving modes: City, Eco and Sport.

Tata claims that the battery can be charged from 20-80 percent in 26 minutes using a 65 kW DC fast charger, with a range of 135 km in 15 minutes.

by Autonews