Tata Punch EV facelift: starting price of Rs 9.69 lakh and new 30 kWh battery

Tata Punch EV facelift arrives with a 30 kWh battery, starting price of Rs 9.69 lakh, and new 10.25-inch screens, in addition to the Battery-as-a-Service option.

The launch of the Punch EV facelift arrives with a focus on maintaining competitiveness in the entry-level electric segment. Tata confirmed the debut price of Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom) and presented updates ranging from the visual appearance to the technological cabin.

Among the highlights, there is a 30 kWh battery in the entry-level variant, as well as subtle styling revisions to align the design with the recently updated Punch ICE. Furthermore, the update brings two large format screens for the dashboard: a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment center.

Main Updates

• New 30 kWh battery available in the entry-level version
• Design update maintaining the Punch EV identity
• Dual 10.25-inch screens (instrument cluster and infotainment)
• Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option
• i-High Beam Assist as standard equipment with intelligent detection

Specifications and Numbers

• Kerb weight: 1360 kg
• Weight distribution: 55% front, 45% rear
• Ground clearance: 195 mm
• Water wading depth: 450 mm

Price, availability, and versions

• Ex-showroom price: Rs 9.69 lakh
• Reservations are now open
• Prices per variant have already been disclosed

Buyer Profile

• 56% of buyers are under 40 years old
• 78% use the Punch EV as their main car

Tata Notes

• Tata states that it did not blame the EV infrastructure in the country and embraced the challenge of improving it
• The message “India has already gone electric” is presented as a strategic positioning for the brand

Safety and Performance

• 6 airbags as standard item
• i-High Beam Assist with intelligent detection, active between 10 km/h and 40 km/h

Conclusion

The Punch EV facelift reinforces the line's value proposition, offering more technology and a larger battery to maintain competitiveness in the entry-level EV segment.

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