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Waiting Period On Tata EVs In May 2024: Tata Tiago EV To Tata Nexon EV

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Even the lately launched Punch EV is witnessing a mean ready time of as much as 2 months this May

If you are excited about shopping for a Tata EV this May, be prepared for doubtlessly lengthy ready intervals for all fashions – Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV, and Nexon EV. To help you in making an knowledgeable resolution, now we have detailed the ready interval for all electrical automobiles of Tata in prime 20 cities of India. 

City

Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tigor EV

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

New Delhi

2 months

2 months

2 months

2-3 months

Bengaluru

2-3 months

2-3 months

2-3 months

2-3 months

Mumbai

2 months

2 months

1.5-2.5 months

2 months

Hyderabad

2 months

2 months

2 months

2-3 months

Pune

2 months

1.5 months

2.5 months

2-2.5 months

Chennai

2 months

2 months

1.5-2.5 months

2 months

Jaipur

1.5-2 months

1.5-2 months

1.5-2 months

2 months

Ahmedabad

2 months

2-3 months

1 month

2 months

Gurugram

2 months

1.5 months

2.5 months

2-2.5 months

Lucknow

2.5 months

2-2.5 months

2-2.5 months

2.5 months

Kolkata

2 months

1.5 months

2.5 months

2-2.5 months

Thane

2 months

2 months

2 months

2-3 months

Surat

2 months

2-3 months

2 months

2 months

Ghaziabad

2 months

2-3 months

1 month

2 month

Chandigarh

2 months

2 months

2 months

2-3 months

Coimbatore

2 months

2-3 months

2 months

2 months

Patna

2 months

2-3 months

1 month

2 months

Faridabad

2-2.5 months

2 months

2 months

2-2.5 months

Indore

2 months

1.5 months

2.5 months

2-2.5 months

Noida

2 months

2-3 months

2 months

2 months

Key Takeaways

  • The Tata Tiago EV is witnessing a mean wait time of two months this May. Its most ready interval stretches to three months in Bengaluru, and greater than 2 months in Faridabad and Lucknow.

  • While the Tata Tigor EV is experiencing an identical common ready interval of round 2 months to the Tiago EV, the wait extends for a bigger variety of cities. Customers who booked the electrical sedan in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat, Ghaziabad, Coimbatore, Patna, and Noida, will even have to attend for as much as 3 months for the supply.

Also Check Out: Tata Punch Is Top-Selling Car In India For Second Time In A Row

  • The Tata Punch EV was launched in January 2024, and is now witnessing a mean ready interval of as much as 2 months. In Bengaluru, you could have to attend for as much as 3 months to get supply, whereas in Ahmedabad, Ghaziabad, and Patna, it may be delivered in 1 month.

2023 Tata Nexon EV

  • The Tata Nexon EV sub-4m SUV is experiencing a mean wait time of as much as 2.5 months, whereas its most ready interval stretches to as much as 3 months New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Thane, and Chandigarh. 

  • On common, regardless of which Tata EV you purchase, you may count on a wait time of round 2 months till supply and no main cities have the models available.

Read More on : Tata Tiago EV Automatic

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

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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

Tata Punch EV

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

Tata Punch EV Charging Port

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.

Tata Punch EV Rear

  • 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?

Tata Punch EV

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.

Read More on : Punch EV Automatic

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5 Things Tata Punch Facelift Needs To Get Ahead Of The Hyundai Exter

It should borrow just a few comfort and security options from the Punch EV to be one of the best outfitted mannequin in its phase

Tata Punch Facelift: 5 Things It Needs

The Tata Punch was the primary micro-SUV in India and it held that title for a very long time until the Hyundai Exter was launched in 2023. The Exter got here with a extra trendy design, extra options, and added security options which made it a greater outfitted possibility. Now, Tata is planning to launch the facelifted Punch someday in 2024, however it might want to borrow these options from the Tata Punch EV if it desires to grow to be the phase greatest.

10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System

Tata Punch EV 10.25-inch Digital Driver's Display

Image of Tata Punch EV used for reference

The present model of the Punch comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is smaller than the Exter’s 8-inch unit. However, the just lately launched Punch EV comes with a ten.25-inch touchscreen. As seen in most new and up to date Tata fashions, the touchscreen measurement has gotten larger, and we count on the identical for the facelifted Punch.

Wireless Car Tech

Tata Punch EV Wireless Apple CarPlay

Image of Tata Punch EV used for reference

As of now, the Hyundai Exter presents wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, even in its top-spec variants. If the Punch facelift desires to remain forward of the Exter, it should supply wi-fi variations of those smartphone connectivity methods. Since the Punch EV’s 10.25-inch display is suitable with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, we count on these options to be added as properly. It would additionally assist if the Punch facelift got here with a wi-fi charging pad.

Fully Digital Driver’s Display

Tata Punch EV 10.25-inch Digital Driver's Display

Image of Tata Punch EV used for reference

Another function that may make the Punch facelift extra function wealthy than the Exter is a totally digital driver’s show. As of now, each the Punch and the Exter include semi-digital models, however the facelifted Tata SUV can get a totally digital unit, presumably a ten.25-inch unit which is current within the Punch EV.

360-degree Camera

Tata Punch EV 360-degree Camera

Image of Tata Punch EV used for reference

In phrases of security, the Exter presently presents extra as it’s fitted with 6 airbags, that too as customary, and in addition comes outfitted with a dual-camera sprint cam. For the Punch facelift to get improved security on high of its now outdated 5-star security score, it wants to come back with 6 airbags and to grow to be higher than the Exter, it will probably borrow the 360-degree digicam from the Punch EV. 

Blind View Monitor

Tata Punch EV Blind View Monitor

Image of Tata Punch EV used for reference

In addition to the 360-degree digicam, which in itself is a reasonably useful function to navigate via slim roads, the Punch facelift may get a blind view monitor from the Punch EV, which helps you when you are altering lanes or taking sharp turns. This function permits the digicam feed from the left aspect ORVM to be proven on the primary show, activated when utilizing the indicator, to let you recognize if there’s somebody behind within the driver’s blindspot.

Launch Timeline

Tata Punch facelift rear

The Tata Punch facelift is predicted to enter the market by June 2025 and it may nonetheless be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, however will probably appeal to a premium for the upper variants that may get a lot of the function upgrades. It will proceed to pose as a direct rival to the Hyundai Exter and also will be a substitute for the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3, and Maruti Ignis.

Read More on : Punch AMT

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Tata Punch EV Window-breaker, WPL Cricketer Ellyse Perry, Gifted The Same Broken Glass

The Punch EV was the official automotive of the Tata WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2024 and was on show close to the sector throughout matches

Ellyse Perry Getting Broken Window Glass Of Punch EV

The Tata WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2024 concluded with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) rising because the match winner. While the workforce placed on a formidable efficiency to take the trophy, there was a specific RCB participant’s second earlier within the month that went considerably viral on-line – the six that smashed the window of the Tata Punch EV. The Aussie sports activities individual has now obtained a present that captures that second eternally.

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How Did It Happen?

As the official automotive for this season of the WPL, the Punch EV was displayed at each match. During one explicit sport performed between the RCB and UP Warriorz on the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, the rear window glass of the Punch EV was shattered by a six hit by RCB batsman Ellyse Perry.

The video of Ellyse putting the ball excessive and in direction of the stands  which struck the rear door window of the Punch EV, went viral. Shortly earlier than the WPL 2024 last, Ellyse obtained a particular present from Tata, and guess what, it was the damaged glass from the Punch EV, fitted right into a body. Tata additionally praised Ellyse for her “glass-breaking” efficiency within the match and shared an image via Punch EV’s official deal with, exhibiting the second of gifting the framed bits of damaged glass to Ellyse Perry.

Given Tata’s prior announcement that it will donate Rs 5 lakh to a charitable trigger every time a participant hits the show automotive, the corporate has fulfilled its dedication by asserting a contribution of the identical quantity in direction of the set up of photo voltaic panels at Tata Memorial Hospital in Kolkata. Given that no different participant was capable of hit the automotive since, it simply makes Ellyse’s unintentional strike that rather more memorable.

Also Check Out: Hyundai Creta EV Spied Testing Overseas, India Launch Possible In 2025

More About Punch EV

The Tata Punch EV comes with two battery pack choices – MR (medium vary) and LR (lengthy vary) – and the specs have been detailed beneath:

Variant

MR

LR

Battery Pack

25 kWh

35 kWh

Power

82 PS

122 PS

Torque

114 Nm

190 Nm

Claimed Range (MIDC rated)

315 km

421 km

Features & Safety

Tata Punch EV Interior

The Tata Punch EV is provided with facilities similar to a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, an electrical sunroof, ventilated entrance seats, cruise management, and an air air purifier.

Passenger security is taken care of by six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, digital stability management (ESC), and an digital parking brake with auto maintain.

Price & Rivals

The Tata Punch EV is priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes on the likes of the Citroen eC3, and can be thought to be an premium various to the Tata Tiago EV whereas being an reasonably priced choice to the Tata Nexon EV.

Read More on : Tata Punch EV Automatic

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Tata Punch Facelift Is In Development, This Test Mule Might Be The First Time It Has Been Spotted

The Tata Punch facelift is anticipated to go on sale by someday in 2025

Tata Punch facelift

  • The Tata Punch facelift will seemingly incorporate the identical updates because the just lately launched Punch EV

  • The exterior updates will seemingly embody an up to date grille and LED DRLs, redesigned headlight housing, and up to date entrance and rear bumpers.

  • It might get a much bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen and a much bigger 10.25-inch digital driver’s show.

  • In phrases of security, it would seemingly get six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, and digital stability management (ESC).

The Tata Punch was first launched in India in 2021, and in 2024, it additionally acquired an all-electric model with up to date seems and new options. However, the ICE (inner combustion engine) model of the Punch remains to be due for a midlife replace, which it’s anticipated to obtain in 2025. A model of the Punch has been spied beneath camouflage and it’s almost certainly the facelifted model solely, noticed for the primary time.

What We Saw In The Spy Shots?

Despite being utterly camouflaged, the Punch EV-inspired up to date fascia is obvious on the check mule. The Punch facelift is anticipated to obtain a brand new grille, LED DRLs, and a redesigned headlight housing, just like these discovered on the all-electric model of the Tata Punch.

Tata Punch facelift rear

However, there aren’t any main modifications to the general profile of the micro SUV, although it might obtain an up to date set of alloy wheels. At the rear, its taillights resemble these of the prevailing model of the Punch, however minor tweaks to the rear bumper are anticipated.

Also Check Out: Tata Nexon EV Facelift Long Range vs Tata Nexon EV (Old): Real World Performance Comparison

Cabin Updates

Tata Punch EV Interior

Though we didn’t get a transparent peek at how the inside of the Punch facelift will look, it would seemingly obtain updates alongside the strains of the Punch EV. The facelifted model of the Punch may even function extra facilities, similar to a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a ten.25-inch totally digital driver’s show, and ventilated entrance seats. Amenities like a sunroof and cruise management will likely be retained.

The security equipment of the Tata Punch facelift will likely be additional enhanced by six airbags, digital stability management, and a 360-degree digital camera with blind spot monitoring. At current, the Punch solely comes with twin entrance airbags and a rear parking digital camera.

Also Check Out: Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S Long Range vs Mahindra XUV400 EC Pro: Which EV To Buy?

No Powertrain Changes Expected

Tata Punch Engine

The Tata Punch facelift will seemingly proceed utilizing the identical 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol engine (88 PS and 115 Nm) provided with the prevailing Punch. The unit comes mated to both a 5-speed guide or a 5-speed AMT (computerized) transmission. 

The similar engine can be provided with in CNG, however with a decreased output of 73.5 PS and 103 Nm (in CNG mode), solely mated to a 5-speed guide transmission. However, Tata might present the Punch CNG facelift with the choice of a 5-speed AMT transmission, as just lately launched with the Tata Tiago CNG and Tata Tigor CNG. The Punch CNG additionally options Tata’s dual-cylinder know-how that permits for a usable boot area.

Expected Price & Rivals

The Tata Punch facelift is anticipated to be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will proceed its rivalry with the Hyundai Exter, whereas being a substitute for the Maruti Fronx, Citroen C3, Maruti Ignis, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.

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The New Rivian R2 Gets A Kitchen And A Rooftop Tent

Rivian delivered an sudden one-two punch yesterday on the unveiling of the R2 the place it took everybody unexpectedly with the even smaller R3. However, the primary order of enterprise is to kick off deliveries of its long-awaited Tesla Model Y rival, however that will not occur till the primary half of 2026. When it does finally hit the streets, the R2 will likely be suitable with a collection of nifty equipment.

Much like the larger R1T pickup and R1S SUV, the newest entry in Rivian’s rising lineup caters to outdoorsy folks with a bunch of non-compulsory goodies. For instance, the Travel Kitchen bundles a water tank, a cooler, an induction cooktop with extra storage and even a cookware set. Rivian will throw in some hanging lights for while you’re cooking at evening in the course of nowhere.


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Tata Curvv vs Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate: Specifications Comparison

The Tata Curvv is ready to go up towards a variety of rivals, however does it pack a punch towards the Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate on paper?

Tata Curvv vs Kia Seltos vs Honda Elevate: specifications comparison

The compact SUV phase in India is already a hotly contested house with as many as 9 fashions that features the Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. Now, with the Tata Curvv (an SUV-coupe) set to enter this aggressive phase, we’ve got in contrast its particulars with a couple of of its key rivals talked about earlier, beginning with their dimensions.

Dimensions

Dimension

Tata Curvv

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

Length

4308 mm

4365 mm

4312 mm

Width

1810 mm

1800 mm

1790 mm

Height

1630 mm

1645 mm^

1650 mm

Wheelbase

2560 mm

2610 mm

2650 mm

^with 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails

Tata Curvv

  • The Tata Curvv is the widest providing right here.

  • In phrases of the general size, it’s the Kia Seltos that’s the longest compact SUV of the trio.

  • When it involves the general peak and wheelbase, it’s the Honda Elevate right here that’s the tallest and has the longest wheelbase, beating the Curvv by 20 mm and 90 mm, respectively.

Also Read: Tata Curvv vs Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Specification Comparison

Petrol Powertrain

Specification

Tata Curvv

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

Engine

1.2-litre turbo-petrol

1.5-litre N/A* petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol

1.5-litre N/A* petrol

Power

125 PS

115 PS/ 160 PS

121 PS

Torque

225 Nm

144 Nm/ 253 Nm

145 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT (anticipated)

6-speed MT, CVT/ 6-speed iMT^, 7-speed DCT

6-speed MT, CVT

*N.A. – Naturally Aspirated

^iMT – handbook with out the clutch pedal

Kia Seltos turbo-petrol engine

  • The Seltos’ 1.5-litre turbo powertrain is probably the most highly effective and torqueist petrol engine on supply within the compact SUV house. Kia can also be the one carmaker right here to supply a selection of two petrol engines and a complete of 4 transmission choices.

  • Between the Seltos and Elevate’s naturally aspirated engines, it’s the Honda SUV that makes extra energy and 1 Nm of extra torque. It will get the identical transmission choices because the Seltos with the N.A. unit.

Diesel Powertrain

Specification

Tata Curvv

Kia Seltos

Engine

1.5-litre diesel

1.5-litre diesel

Power

115 PS

116 PS

Torque

260 Nm

250 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

Tata Curvv

Feature Highlights

Tata Curvv (anticipated)

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

  • Auto-LED headlights

  • LED DRL gentle bar

  • linked LED taillights

  • 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s show

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

  • Connected automobile tech

  • Ventilated entrance seats

  • Panoramic sunroof

  • Auto AC

  • Ambient lighting

  • Wireless telephone charging

  • Paddle shifters (Auto solely)

  • Premium JBL sound system

  • Cruise management

  • 6 airbags

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

  • 360-degree digicam

  • Tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS)

  • ADAS

  • Auto-LED headlights withLED DRLs

  • LED entrance fog lamps

  • LED linked taillights

  • 18-inch gloss-black alloy wheels

  • Leatherette upholstery

  • 8-way power-adjustable driver seat

  • Ambient lighting

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen

  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s show

  • Heads-up show

  • Panoramic sunroof

  • Dual-zone AC

  • Ventilated entrance seats

  • Wireless telephone charging

  • Paddle shifters

  • Air air purifier

  • Cruise management

  • 8-speaker Bose sound system

  • Connected automobile tech

  • ADAS

  • 6 airbags

  • 360-degree digicam

  • Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

  • TPMS

  • Front and rear parking sensors

  • ESC

  • Auto-LED headlights with LED DRLs

  • LED taillights

  • 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

  • Leatherette upholstery

  • Height-adjustable driver seat

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen

  • Semi-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT

  • Connected automobile tech

  • Wireless telephone charging

  • Sunroof

  • Auto AC

  • Push-button begin/cease

  • Cruise management

  • 8-speaker sound system

  • ADAS

  • 6 airbags

  • LaneWatch digicam

  • Electronic stability management

  • Reversing digicam

  • For these of you trying to purchase probably the most feature-packed SUV right here, it’s the Kia Seltos that must be your decide. Kia has outfitted it with phase main options reminiscent of dual-integrated 10.25-inch shows, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, and dual-zone AC.

Tata Curvv touchscreen

  • While Tata is but to disclose the whole options record of the Curvv, it’s anticipated to be a feature-rich providing too. We imagine it can get premium comforts reminiscent of a panoramic sunroof, superior driver help techniques (ADAS) and a much bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen from the Harrier-Safari duo.

Honda Elevate touchscreen

  • Even although the Honda Elevate packs options like a ten.25-inch touchscreen and ADAS, it misses out on premium gear like a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree digicam and a totally digital driver’s show as provided on its rivals right here.

Also Check Out: The Tata Punch EV Is The Official Car Of Tata WPL 2024

Price

Tata Curvv (anticipated)

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

Price vary (ex-showroom)

Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 17 lakh

Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh

Rs 11.58 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh

While the Tata Curvv is but to be launched, we predict it to have an aggressive introductory worth vary to draw prospects within the crowded compact SUV phase. Its diesel variants are additionally anticipated to undercut the Seltos’ top-spec pricing by an enormous margin. While the Honda Elevate has the most costly entry level of the trio, it’s the Kia SUV whose top-spec variant crosses the Rs 20-lakh mark.

All costs ex-showroom pan-India

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Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus vs Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus: Which EV Is For You?

At the identical value, the smaller Tata Punch EV provides extra expertise and vary than the Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon EV vs Tata Punch EV

With the latest value discount, the Tata Nexon EV has turn into extra reasonably priced by as much as Rs 1.2 lakh, with a beginning value of Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It simply so occurs that can also be the ex-showroom value for the top-spec Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range variant. 

Tata has acknowledged that it has handed on the advantages of the diminished battery costs to its prospects by reducing the costs of the Nexon EV (and the Tiago EV too). On the opposite hand, for the Punch EV, the automaker talked about that it had already factored in diminished battery pack prices on the time of its launch in January 2024. 

Let’s see how the entry-level Nexon EV compares to the highest variant of the Punch EV on paper, beginning with their specs.

Dimensions

 

Tata Nexon EV

Tata Punch EV

Length

3994 mm

3857 mm

Width

1811 mm

1742 mm

Height

1616 mm

1633 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm

2445 mm

Ground Clearance

Up to 205 mm (Medium Range)

190 mm

Boot Space

350 litres

366 litres 

  • The Tata Nexon EV is larger than the Punch EV in all elements. 

  • Surprisingly, the Tata Punch EV claims to supply extra boot house than the Tata Nexon EV. Its entrance storage choice for one more 14 litres of stuff is obtainable on the upper Empowered Plus S variant which prices one other Rs 50,000.

Tata Nexon EV

  • The floor clearance talked about above for the Nexon EV is for its medium-range variant. However, should you go for the long-range model of the Nexon EV, it reduces to 190 mm.

Powertrain

Specifications

Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range

Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range

Battery Pack

30 kWh

35 kWh

Power

129 PS

122 PS

Torque

215 Nm

190 Nm

Claimed Range

325 km

421 km

  • At this value, the Tata Punch EV comes with a bigger 35 kWh battery pack in comparison with the entry-level Nexon EV, thus offering a further 96 km of driving vary over the Nexon EV.

  • However, the Tata Nexon EV nonetheless provides extra energy and torque.

Charging

Charger

Charging Time

Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range

Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range

3.3 kW AC Charger (10-100%)

10.5 hours

13.5 hours

50 kW DC Fast Charger (10-80%)

56 minutes

56 minutes

  • When charging with a 3.3 kW AC charger, the Nexon EV takes much less time because of its smaller battery pack in comparison with the Punch EV.

  • If prospects pay a further quantity of Rs 50,000, they’ll get a 7.2kW AC quick charger to cut back the charging time for the Punch EV to only 5 hours.

  • Both EVs additionally help a 50 kW DC charging with equal charging occasions of 56 minutes.

Feature Highlights

Features

Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus 

Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus

Exterior

  • LED projector headlights with LED DRLs

  • Front LED fog lamps with cornering operate

  • Sequential entrance aspect indicators

  • Welcome & goodbye animation with DRLs

  • Smart charging indicator on DRLs

  • Shark fin antenna

  • 16-inch alloy wheels

  • Roof rails

Interior

  • Dual-tone cabin

  • All black cloth seat upholstery

  • Height adjustable driver’s seat

  • Front & rear adjustable headrests

  • Dual-tone black & gray cabin

  • Leatherette seat upholstery 

  • Height adjustable driver’s seat

  • Front & rear adjustable headrests

  • Front & rear armrest

  • Leatherette wrapped steering wheel

Comfort & Convenience

  • Automatic AC

  • All 4 energy home windows

  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs

  • Push button begin/cease

  • Multi drive modes – Eco, City & Sport

  • Paddle Shifter for regenerative braking modes

  • Automatic AC

  • Ventilated entrance seats

  • Cooled glovebox

  • All 4 energy home windows

  • Wireless cellphone charger

  • Multi drive modes

  • (City/Sport/Eco)

  • Paddle Shifter for regenerative braking modes

  • Cruise management

  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold

  • Automatic headlights

  • Rain sensing wipers

  • Auto dimming IRVM

  • Rear wiper and auto defogger

  • Push button begin/cease

  • Air air purifier

Infotainment

  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

  • 4-speaker sound system

  • Voice assistant options

  • 7-inch digital driver’s show

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment

  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

  • 6-speaker sound system

  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s show

  • Arcade.EV app suite

Safety

  • 6 airbags

  • Electronic stability management

  • ABS with EBD

  • Rear parking digicam with sensors

  • Tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS)

  • 6 airbags

  • Electronic stability management

  • ABS with EBD

  • 360-degree digicam with blind spot monitoring

  • Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

  • Tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS)

Tata Punch EV Interior

  • At the identical value level of Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Tata Punch EV provides much more options than the Tata Nexon EV. 

  • The Punch EV will appear like the richer providing of the 2 at this value with its all-LED lighting with welcome and goodbye animations,  and 16-inch alloys and roof rails.

  • However, the Nexon EV Creative Plus mid vary variant nonetheless will get LED headlights with LED DRLs and LED taillamps. Those 16-inch steelies get stylised wheel covers which do make them look higher than regular base-spec wheels.

  • Inside, the Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus variant not solely will get a much bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen system, it additionally encompasses a bigger 10.25-inch digital driver’s show, whereas the Nexon EV will get 7-inch screens for each. Additionally, the Punch EV’s instrument show might be synced with the infotainment system to show maps through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

  • The base-spec Nexon EV misses out on options like ventilated entrance seats, cruise management, wi-fi cellphone charger, air air purifier, computerized headlights, and rain sensing wipers, all of which can be found with the top-spec variant of the Tata Punch EV.

  • When it involves security, the Nexon EV does get 6 airbags, a rear parking digicam with sensors, and digital stability management. But the Punch EV’s security package additional features a 360-degree digicam, digital parking brake with auto-hold, and a tyre strain monitoring system as properly.

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Verdict

Clearly, the Tata Punch EV’s top-spec Empowered Plus trim provides much more options and extra driving vary than the Tata Nexon EV’s base-spec Creative Plus variant, at the very same value. However, the Nexon EV provides the advantage of greater street presence and a extra spacious cabin due to its bigger dimension making it barely extra appropriate as a household automotive.

If you’re able to compromise on the scale and a little bit of inside house, the top-spec Tata Punch EV provides much more worth for cash over the base-spec Tata Nexon EV. Which EV will select between the 2 on the similar value and why? Let us know within the feedback.

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Take A Close Look At The Tata Punch EV’ Interior In These 15 Real-life Pictures

The top-spec Tata Punch EV gives a number of latest options, together with an even bigger infotainment show, over its common ICE (inner combustion engine) counterpart

Tata Punch EV

The newest addition to the Tata.ev’s all-electric lineup is the Tata Punch EV, and the primary mannequin based mostly on the all-new Acti.EV platform. In its all-electric kind, the Punch EV boasts a spread of latest options and enhanced security in comparison with its common petrol-engined counterpart. You can get a greater take a look at all the pieces the top-spec Punch EV Empowered Plus variant’s cabin has to supply on this gallery of real-life pictures.

Front Seats

Tata Punch EV Front seat

The Tata Punch EV, in its top-spec Empowered Plus variant, boasts dual-tone gray leatherette seat upholstery. There’s additionally an armrest within the centre with space for storing. The Punch EV’s driver’s seat might be manually adjusted for top. The entrance seats of the electrical micro SUV additionally characteristic a air flow operate.

Dashboard

Tata Punch EV Dashboard

The dashboard of the Tata Punch EV options the identical dual-tone remedy with a layered design. In the Punch EV, the centre AC vents are built-in, not like the ICE variant of the micro SUV the place the centre AC vents are separate.

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This variant comes with chrome-finished door handles. Adjacent to the door deal with, a tweeter is positioned, and on the decrease a part of the doorways, you’ll discover the audio system. The Punch EV is supplied with a 6-speaker sound system.

Steering Wheel

Tata Punch EV Steering Wheel

The Tata Punch EV will get the identical new 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata brand as its larger sibling, the Tata Nexon EV. The steering wheel additionally receives the identical dual-tone remedy because the dashboard. 

On the left, you’ve got controls for the infotainment system, whereas on the proper facet, there are buttons for the digital driver’s show and cruise management.

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Tata Punch EV Paddle Shifter

Behind the brand new steering wheel, you additionally get paddle shifters to regulate the extent of regenerative braking on the go. 

Driver’s Display

Tata Punch EV Driver's Display

Tata gives the Punch EV with a ten.25-inch totally digital driver’s show. This digital cluster not solely showcases vary, pace, driving mode, battery stage, and different key parameters of the automobile, however may sync with the infotainment system to show maps through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Infotainment

Tata Punch EV Infotainment

Tata’s all-electric micro SUV contains a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system which helps wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This infotainment unit additionally will get Arcade.ev app suite by means of which you’ll entry completely different OTT purposes and even play video games on the infotainment display screen, solely when the automobile is parked.

Since the Punch EV additionally options an air air purifier, you additionally get the show for AQI (air high quality index) on the infotainment display screen.

Tata Punch EV Climate Control

Another characteristic that the Punch EV has borrowed from the not too long ago facelifted Tata automobiles is the touch-based local weather management panel. This panel not solely consolidates AC controls but in addition integrates features akin to hill maintain, hazard warning lights, boot unlock, fog lights, and even the charging flap opener into the identical interface.

Drive Mode Selector

Tata Punch EV Drive Mode Selector

It additionally contains a jewelled rotary drive mode selector with an built-in show, a primary for a Tata EV mannequin. Beside the drive mode selector, you additionally get buttons for Sport and Economy drive modes.

Tata Punch EV Cabin

Behind the drive mode selector, it will get the switches for the digital parking brake and auto maintain operate.

Rear Seats

Tata Punch EV Rear Seat

On the rear seat, the Punch EV solely gives two adjustable headrests and a centre armrest, though with out cup holders.  Rear passengers will even must compromise on rear AC vents. Notably, there is no load sensor for the rear seats, so it is necessary to maintain the seat belts buckled to stop the seatbelt alarm from activating, even when nobody is sitting on the rear.

Boot Space

Tata Punch EV Boot

The Tata Punch EV gives a boot area of 366 litres, and a further 14 litres of storage on the entrance, underneath the bonnet.

Tata is providing the Punch EV in 5 broad variants priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh. It will get the selection of two battery pack choices: 25kWh and 35 kWh with a claimed vary of 315 km and 421 km, respectively. The variant seen right here will get the bigger battery pack and is priced from Rs 15.49 lakh. This mannequin slots in completely between the Tiago EV hatchback and Nexon EV sub-4m SUV, whereas additionally being a rival to the Citroen eC3.

All costs are introductory ex-showroom

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Explained: Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range Variant In 8 Images

The Adventure variant of the Tata Punch EV is the entry-level possibility for the bigger battery pack that provides a claimed vary of 421 km

Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range

The Tata Punch EV has lately gone on sale at a beginning worth of Rs 10.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom pan India). It is out there in a complete of 5 broad variants – Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus – and it comes with two battery pack choices: Medium Range and Long Range. The Long Range battery pack is out there from the Adventure variant onwards, and you may discover what the Punch EV Adventure LR has to supply via these 8 pictures.

Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range Variant Front

At the entrance, the Punch EV Adventure shares many similarities with the higher-specced Empowered variants. It is supplied with LED projector headlights, linked LED DRLs, and LED fog lamps with cornering perform. The LED DRLs not solely function daytime operating lights but additionally embody welcome and goodbye animations, together with sequential results for flip indicators. In comparability to its higher-spec trims, it misses out on a charging indicator on the linked DRL setup.

Also, extra exterior shades like Daytona Grey, Fearless Red, and the Seaweed proven right here, turns into out there from this Adventure variant onwards.

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Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range Variant Side

In profile, the Adventure variant of the Tata Punch EV comes with 16-inch metal wheels fitted with wheel covers. Over the lower-spec Smart and Smart Plus variants, the Punch EV Adventure comes with body-coloured door handles and gloss black ORVMs. It additionally incorporates a conventional roof antenna, however nonetheless doesn’t get the roof rails which can be on the higher-spec Empowered variants.

Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range Variant Rear

The rear of the Punch EV Adventure seems virtually equivalent to the higher-spec fashions, although it lacks a rear defogger and a rear wiper-washer. Details such because the LED taillamps and  blacked-out rear bumper with a silver skid plate stay unchanged.

The Adventure variant of the Tata Punch EV will get a dual-tone dashboard. It comes with a 7-inch Harman infotainment system borrowed from its ICE (inside combustion engine) model with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and steering-mounted controls for a similar. It additionally will get the automated AC with a contact management panel, and a Type-C USB charger together with a 12V energy socket beneath. 

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The Adventure variant of the Tata Punch EV additionally comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster, and a jewelled drive mode selector with a built-in show. It additionally options an digital parking brake together with auto maintain perform. Please observe that these are solely out there with the lengthy vary Adventure variant of the Punch EV, and never with its medium vary model. 

Tata Punch EV Adventure Long Range Rear Seats

The Punch EV Adventure lengthy vary variant comes with dual-tone gray material seat upholstery. Save for the rear center passenger, the Punch EV comes with adjustable headrests for all different occupants. However, it misses out on a rear centre armrest, which is obtainable with the higher-spec Empowered variant.

Other options on board the Punch EV Adventure Long Range embody cruise management, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and push-button begin/cease. It additionally comes with multi drive modes (Sport, Eco, City) and multi-mode regenerative braking.

By paying Rs 50,000 extra, prospects can go for Adventure S lengthy vary variant which is able to embody extra options like a sunroof, possibility of a dual-tone exterior color, computerized headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.

Battery Pack, Electric Motor, And Charging

The Adventure variant of the Tata Punch EV is the entry degree variant for the lengthy vary possibility, which comes with a 35 kWh battery pack providing a claimed vary of 421 km. It powers an electrical motor which churns out 122 PS and 190 Nm. 

The lengthy vary model of the Punch EV will get each 3.3 kW and seven.2 kW AC charging choices, the latter for an additional Rs 50,000. The former takes 13.5 hours to cost the battery from 10 to one hundred pc, whereas the sooner charging possibility does the identical job in 5 hours. It additionally helps 50 kW DC quick charging that may cost the battery from 10 to 80 % in simply 56 minutes.

Price & Rivals

The Tata Punch EV Adventure lengthy vary variant is priced at Rs 12.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom pan India). It takes on the Citroen eC3, whereas being a premium various to the Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.

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