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Tata Punch EV Real-world Fast Charging Test: This Is How Long It Takes

May 2, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

We carried out the charging check on the long-range variant of the Tata Punch EV, which is supplied with a 35 kWh battery pack

The Tata Punch EV was launched in January 2024 as the primary electrical providing based mostly on Tata’s new Acti.ev structure. It comes with two battery pack choices – 25 kWh and 35 kWh – with claimed ranges of 315 km and 421 km respectively. Recently, we had the long-range variant (35 kWh) of the Punch EV with us, and we carried out a real-world charging check to see how lengthy it will take to high up the battery from empty.

Charger Used

While the long-range variant of the Tata Punch EV helps as much as 50 kW DC quick charging, we examined it at a 120 kW charging station. It’s necessary to notice that the EV will solely cost on the charging velocity for which it’s rated or designed. Here’s the results of the charging check:

State Of Charge	Charging Rate	Time Taken
1 – 10 p.c	18 kW (until 5 p.c), 25 KW	8 minutes
10 – 20 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
20 – 30 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
30 – 40 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
40 – 50 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
50 – 60 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
60 – 70 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
70- 80 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
80 – 90 p.c	25 kW	8 minutes
90 – 95 p.c	25 kW	6 minutes

Key Takeaways

We plugged within the Tata Punch EV when it was at 0 p.c state of cost (SOC) as indicated on the digital driver’s show. Initially, the charging charge was 18 kW for the primary 5 p.c, then it elevated to 25 kW. The Punch EV continued to cost at this charge till it reached 95 p.c.

The charger was disconnected at 95 p.c SOC. It took the Punch EV a complete of 78 minutes to cost from 1 p.c to 95 p.c, i.e., greater than 1 hour.
After reaching 95 p.c, the charging charge dropped once more to 18 kW, and it was prone to drop additional for the final 5 p.c of charging and was anticipated to take round 15 to twenty minutes.
Taking all the things into consideration, we count on the full charging time to cost the Punch EV from 1 to one hundred pc to be greater than 1.5 hours.
For reference, the claimed charging time for the long-range variant of the Punch EV (from 10 to 80 p.c) utilizing the DC quick charger is 56 minutes. In our charging check, it took the identical period of time to succeed in 80 p.c from 10 p.c SOC.

Disclaimer: The charging time might fluctuate relying on automobile situation, ambient temperatures and move charge from the chargers.

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Why Is Charging Speed Reduced?

The major cause charging velocity reduces for many EVs after reaching 80 or 90 p.c is as a result of the battery pack begins to warmth up, which isn’t good for the battery’s well being. To stop overheating and harm, the charging velocity decreases because the EV reaches a better state of cost. This is probably why EV-makers will advocate you to maintain the automotive’s SOC within the optimum vary of 10 to 90 p.c, and keep away from letting the battery drain to 0 p.c or all the time charging it to a full one hundred pc. Some EVs, like smartphones, even have a setting that means that you can management what battery stage the EV ought to cease charging when plugged in in a single day.

Tata Punch EV Long Range Powertrain

Battery Pack	35 kWh
Power	122 PS
Torque	190 Nm
Range	421 km (claimed)

Tata Punch Long Range Price

The Tata Punch EV LR (Long Range) variants are priced between Rs 12.99 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes on the Citroen eC3 electrical hatchback, whereas it may also be considered an inexpensive different to the Tata Nexon EV.

Tata Nexon EV Long Range vs Mahindra XUV400 EV: Real-world Performance Comparison

March 21, 2024 Prafful Singh

The Tata Nexon EV long-range variant affords the next claimed vary, however the XUV400 EV packs extra of a punch

The Tata Nexon EV acquired a significant facelift in 2023, together with an enhanced battery pack and electrical powertrain for elevated vary. Tata’s electrical subcompact SUV immediately competes with the Mahindra XUV400 EV, which additionally acquired updates for the 2024 mannequin yr in January, restricted solely to its cabin and options. We have examined the real-world efficiency of each of those electrical SUVs, and right here’s how they examine to one another.

Firstly, let’s take a look on the specs of each the electrical SUVs:

Specifications	Tata Nexon EV Facelift Long Range (LR)	Mahindra XUV400 EV
Battery Pack	40.5 kWh	39.4 kWh
Power	144 PS	150 PS
Torque	215 Nm	310 Nm
Claimed Range	465 km	456 km

The long-range variant of the Tata Nexon EV encompasses a barely bigger battery pack, offering the next claimed driving vary than that of the Mahindra XUV400’s long-range variant. However, the XUV400 EV boasts barely extra energy and a a lot larger torque output in comparison with the Nexon EV. Both characteristic a single electrical motor driving the entrance wheels.

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Acceleration Test

Tests	Tata Nexon EV Facelift Long Range (LR)	Mahindra XUV400 EV
0-100 kmph	8.75 seconds	8.44 seconds
Quarter Mile	16.58 seconds at 138.11 kmph	16.27 seconds at 138.13 kmph
Kickdown (20-80kmph)	5.09 seconds	4.71 seconds

Even with the additional 95 Nm, there may be not a variety of distinction between the acceleration supplied by these EVs, with the Mahindra electrical SUV successful every spherical. In the 0-100 kmph dash, the XUV400 EV was faster than the Nexon EV, however solely by half a second, and this distinction was maintained in finishing a quarter-mile. In the kickdown check from 20 kmph to 80 kmph, the XUV400 EV once more proved to be half a second faster than the Nexon EV. Both have electronically restricted prime speeds however the Mahindra possibility can go barely quicker than the Tata EV.

Braking Test

Tests	Tata Nexon EV Facelift Long Range (LR)	Mahindra XUV400 EV
100-0 kmph	40.87 metres	42.61 metres
80-0 kmph	25.56 metres	27.38 metres

When it involves braking, the Tata Nexon EV is barely higher than the XUV400 EV. When coming to a cease from 100 kmph, the Nexon EV travels 1.74 metres lower than the XUV400 EV. Similarly, when braking from 80 kmph to a whole cease, the Nexon EV’s braking distance is 1.82 metres lower than that of the XUV400.

Both Nexon EV and XUV400 EV are geared up with all-wheel disc brakes. The Nexon EV rolls on 215 part tyres wrapped on 16-inch alloy wheels, whereas the XUV400 EV is supplied with 205 part tyres, although on related (16-inch) alloy wheels.

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Takeaway

Despite being barely much less highly effective than the Mahindra XUV400 EV, the Nexon EV was not far behind in acceleration exams. In phrases of braking efficiency, the Nexon EV was barely higher than the XUV400 EV.

Disclaimer: Please observe that the efficiency figures of an EV could fluctuate relying on the driving force, driving circumstances, battery’s well being and temperature, and local weather.

Prices

Tata Nexon EV Facelift Long Range (LR)	Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 19.49 lakh (For LR solely)	Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 19.39 lakh

Both of those EVs may also be thought of as inexpensive alternate options to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.

This Nissan Crossover Concept Looks Just As Futuristic As The Cybertruck

February 20, 2024 David

The Hyper Adventure has a long-range battery that may get the driving force deep open air, the place there aren’t any chargers round. Nissan wasn’t particular on the precise measurement of this theoretical battery; nonetheless, the corporate said that it might present energy to properties with V2H or a grid with V2G. It can even cost devices corresponding to flashlights when out within the wild.

Another piece of EV tech this idea automobile has is Nissan’s e-4ORCE all-wheel-control system— the identical one within the Nissan Ariya. This system balances the chassis by regulating the facility output to the rear and entrance motors. It can even assist maintain a driving line with steering changes along with lowering sway when coming to a cease.

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The inside of the Hyper Adventure is as futuristic as it could actually get. It has a steering yoke much like Tesla’s, however it could actually retract into the sprint when not used. A big instrument panel on the dashboard extends all the way in which to the windshield.

The automobile additionally has sufficient cargo area for out of doors gear, corresponding to skis. The again seat can rotate 180 levels to get a view of the character round you, and there are even automated extending steps. Nissan claimed this setup may very well be used for getting ready your ski gear for different out of doors actions.

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