Tata Punch EV
Tata’s small electric SUV, facelifted in 2026 with bigger 30 and 40 kWh batteries and a claimed 468 km from the larger pack. It suits city families who can charge at home and want an upright, easy-to-drive EV with six airbags, for between ₹9.79 lakh and ₹12.99 lakh.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- Electric
- Range
- 365–468 km claimed (MIDC)
- 30 kWh (88 PS) or 40 kWh (129 PS) battery
- Claimed 468 km (MIDC) with the 40 kWh pack
- 6 airbags and ESP on every variant
- 20-80% DC charge in about 26 minutes
- 40 kWh from ₹11.19 lakh (Smart+ 40)
- Battery-rental option from ₹6.49 lakh
- Smart+ 40₹11.19 lakh
At ₹11.19 lakh it is the cheapest way into the 40 kWh battery and stronger 129 PS motor, with a touchscreen, rear camera and electronic parking brake. The extra range matters more than any feature above it.
- Empowered 40₹12.69 lakh
If you want comforts, Empowered 40 at ₹12.69 lakh adds the 360-degree camera, bigger screens, wireless phone mirroring and alloys. Empowered+ S adds a sunroof and ventilated seats for ₹30,000 more.
- Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh
- Citroen Basalt₹8.55 – 14.11 lakh
- Citroen C3 Aircross₹8.89 – 14.52 lakh
Tata Punch EV specifications
- Range365–468 km claimed (MIDC)
- TransmissionSingle-speed
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typeElectric
- EngineElectric
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | Electric |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Single-speed |
| Power | 88–129 PS |
| Torque | 154 Nm |
| Battery | 30 or 40 kWh |
| Range | 365–468 km claimed (MIDC) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 3857 mm |
| Width | 1742 mm |
| Height | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm |
| Boot space | 366 litres |
Tata Punch EV variants: price and features
- Base variantPunch EV
Smart 30
₹9.79 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Automatic climate control
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Automatic climate control
- Multi-mode regen
- ISOFIX mounts
- Connected-car app
- Punch EV
Smart+ 30
₹10.39 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.60 lakh more than Smart 30 for- 8-inch Harman touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Paddle shifters for regen
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- 8-inch Harman touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Paddle shifters for regen
- Steering controls
- Punch EV
Smart+ 40
₹11.19 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.80 lakh more than Smart+ 30 for- 40 kWh battery, 129 PS motor
- Rear parking camera
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
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- 40 kWh battery, 129 PS motor
- Rear parking camera
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Eco/City/Sport modes
- 16-inch wheels
- Punch EV
Adventure 40
₹11.94 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.75 lakh more than Smart+ 40 for- Cruise control
- Push-button start
- Keyless entry
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- Cruise control
- Push-button start
- Keyless entry
- Hill descent control
- Electric mirrors
- Punch EV
Empowered 40
₹12.69 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.75 lakh more than Adventure 40 for- 360-degree camera
- 10.25-inch touchscreen and digital cluster
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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- 360-degree camera
- 10.25-inch touchscreen and digital cluster
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Diamond-cut alloys
- Auto headlamps and wipers
- Top variantPunch EV
Empowered+ S 40
₹12.99 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than Empowered 40 for- Sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charger
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- Sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charger
- LED headlamps and cornering fog lamps
- Leatherette seats
Our verdict on the Punch EV
The facelift fixed the Punch EV’s biggest weakness, its range. The 40 kWh version claims 468 km and gets a much stronger 129 PS motor, and it starts at ₹11.19 lakh. That Smart+ 40 is the one we would buy, adding cruise or a 360-degree camera only if you need them. The 30 kWh car is cheaper but slower and shorter-legged, so it suits only short city commutes. The cabin is compact, and the boot is modest for a family. If you mostly drive in town and can charge at home, the Punch EV is easy to recommend. If you regularly drive long distances, a bigger EV or a petrol car still makes more sense.
Good things
- 40 kWh pack claims 468 km and brings a 129 PS motor
- Six airbags, ESP and climate control on every variant
- Upright SUV shape, easy to get into and to park
- Lifetime battery warranty for first owners of the 40 kWh version
Could be better
- 30 kWh version has only 88 PS and noticeably less range
- Rear seat and boot are tight for a family of five
- Rear camera arrives only with the 40 kWh Smart+ or above
- Real-world range will be well below the MIDC claim
Tata Punch EV colours and photos
- Pristine White
- Pure Grey
- Bengal Rouge
- Supernova Copper
- Caramel
- Pristine White with Black Roof
- Pure Grey with Black Roof
- Bengal Rouge with Black Roof
- Supernova Copper with Black Roof
- Caramel with Black Roof
- Fearless Yellow with Black Roof
- Grey Oxide with Black Roof
Tata Punch EV: bigger batteries for the small electric SUV
The Punch EV is the electric version of Tata’s smallest SUV, with its own styling and a front-mounted motor. The February 2026 facelift replaced the old 25 and 35 kWh packs with 30 and 40 kWh batteries. The 30 kWh car makes 88 PS and claims 365-375 km; the 40 kWh car makes 129 PS and claims 468 km. Both have 154 Nm.
Prices run from ₹9.79 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom across six versions: Smart 30, Smart+ 30, Smart+ 40, Adventure 40, Empowered 40 and Empowered+ S 40. Tata also offers a battery-rental plan that lowers the purchase price in exchange for a per-kilometre charge. Smart is offered only with the 30 kWh pack, while Adventure and above come only with 40 kWh.
Every version has six airbags, ESP, hill hold and automatic climate control. The touchscreen arrives at Smart+, the rear camera and parking brake with auto hold on Smart+ 40, the 360-degree camera on Empowered, and the sunroof and ventilated seats on Empowered+ S. DC fast charging at up to 65 kW takes the battery from 20 to 80 percent in about 26 minutes, Tata claims.
30 kWh or 40 kWh?
40 kWh. It costs ₹80,000 more at Smart+ but brings about 100 km more claimed range and 41 PS more power. Unless every trip is a short city run and you charge daily, the larger battery is worth it.
Which variant should you buy?
Smart+ 40 at ₹11.19 lakh for value. Adventure 40 adds cruise, keyless entry and push-button start for ₹75,000. Empowered 40 adds the 360-degree camera and bigger screens. Empowered+ S is only ₹30,000 more again for a sunroof and ventilated seats.
Should you take the battery-rental plan?
It lowers the purchase price to ₹6.49 lakh, but you then pay about ₹2.6 for every kilometre. For low annual mileage it can make sense. For heavy users, buying the battery outright usually works out cheaper. Do the sum for your own driving.
Punch EV or Punch petrol?
The EV costs more upfront but much less to run if you charge at home. It is also quicker and quieter. If you cannot charge at home or work, or drive long distances often, the petrol or CNG Punch is the simpler choice.
Punch EV vs rivals
| Spec | Tata Punch EV₹9.79 – 12.99 lakh | Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh | Citroen Basalt₹8.55 – 14.11 lakh | Citroen C3 Aircross₹8.89 – 14.52 lakh | Hyundai Venue₹8.00 – 15.65 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engines | Electric | 1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 TGDi, 1.5 diesel | 1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol | 1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol | 1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo, 1.5 diesel |
| Power | 88–129 PS | 131 PS | 110 PS | 110 PS | 120 PS |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | Manual, AMT, Automatic | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Mileage | 365–468 km claimed (MIDC) | 17.96–21.2 km/l | 18.0–19.5 km/l | 17.5–18.5 km/l | 17.9–20.99 km/l |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 366 litres | 364 litres | 470 litres | 444 litres | 375 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Punch EV vs XUV 3XO | Punch EV vs Basalt | Punch EV vs C3 Aircross | Punch EV vs Venue |
Tata Punch EV range
- ElectricAutomatic
- Claimed range
- 365 km / 468 km
- Variants
- 6
Tata Punch EV on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
- Mumbai₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
- Bengaluru₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
- Chennai₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
- Kolkata₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
- Bhopal₹10.28 – 13.72 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Punch EV EMI
₹16,449 a month
On ₹9.79 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.96 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.04 lakh.
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Tata Punch EV FAQ
What is the price of the Tata Punch EV in India?
The Tata Punch EV costs ₹9.79 to 12.99 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Tata Punch EV come with?
The Tata Punch EV is sold with electric power (Electric).
What is the range of the Tata Punch EV?
The claimed range of the Tata Punch EV is 365–468 km claimed (MIDC) from a 30 or 40 kWh battery.
How many people can the Tata Punch EV seat?
The Tata Punch EV is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV is 3857 mm long, 1742 mm wide and 1633 mm tall, with a 2445 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Tata Punch EV have?
The Tata Punch EV has 366 litres of boot space.
Does the Tata Punch EV come with an automatic gearbox?
The Tata Punch EV is offered with single-speed gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV has 190 mm of ground clearance.
Which Tata Punch EV variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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