India’s most affordable electric SUV The Tata Punch EV is available in the market now. For those who are unaware, the new Hyundai Creta price in India starts at Rs 10.99 lakh. The Punch EV will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales, as well as Tata Ev outlets nationwide from January 17 2024.
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has introduced the new Tata Punch EV. Starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it is the most affordable electric SUV in India. For those who are unaware, the new Hyundai Creta price in India starts at Rs 10.99 lakh. The Punch EV will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales, as well as Tata.ev outlets nationwide. Keeping varied consumer use cases in mind, the Punch EV comes with two battery pack options: 25 kWh, which has a MIDC range of 315 km, and 35 kWh, which has a MIDC range of 421 km.
These battery pack options are supplemented by two e-Drive options: a 60kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor with 114Nm of torque and a 90kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor with 190Nm of torque, resulting in a 9.5-second sprint to 100 km/h and an electronically limited top speed of 140km/h. The Punch EV’s battery pack and motor are IP67 rated for dust and water protection, and it comes with an 8-year or 1,60,000-kilometer warranty.
Battery backups
The Punch EV Long Range (LR) now comes with the choice of a 3.3kW or 7.2 kW AC fast charger, which can be installed at home or at work. With DC Fast Charging, it can be charged from 10% to 80% in 56 minutes using any 50 kW DC charger.
The car’s classic design emphasizes EV modernity, and smart lighting technologies enhance it digitally. A smart charging indication that indicates the SOC levels while the vehicle is charging. Bi-functional LEDs combined with the center position lamp – lighting up its surroundings. Welcome and Goodbye signatures, providing a greeting aspect while unlocking or locking the car.
Inside the lodge, the vehicle gets 26cm superior quality infotainment by HARMAN show close by a 26cm computerized cockpit. An enlightened logo at the focal point of the 2 – talked guiding wheel upgrades the computerized climate. Comfort is additionally raised with remote Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionalities went with a device like encounter of the Arcade.ev – an application suite with 17 applications for gaming, music and media.
Additionally, the Punch EV can be connected to a number of voice assistants, including Alexa, Siri for Apple users, and Google Assistant for Android users. The native “Hey Tata” assistant supports more than 200 commands in six languages. The associated vehicle experience is raised further with the ZConnect Associated Vehicle Innovation with smartwatch network presented as standard.
With unmistakable elements, for example, remote charging, programmed headlamps, downpour detecting wipers and auto-darkening IRVM, the Punch EV is intended to give an advanced driving encounter. Quick Charging is easily worked with through the 45W kind C USB port, guaranteeing steady power for individual devices.
Safety Features
With 6 Airbags, Electronic Strength Program, ISOFIX, Turn over moderation, Brake Circle Cleaning, Water powered blurring pay accessible as standard across all personas, the Punch EV is perhaps of the most secure vehicle that anyone could hope to find on Indian streets. This place of refuge on wheels moreover offers its travelers with added highlights like SOS Calling with E-Call and B-Call, Electronic stopping brake with Auto Hold and a 360 encompass view camera framework with vulnerable side screen in its top of the line manages.
Drive choices
With the new EV, two e-drive choices are on offer.
Versions with 120 bhp and 190 nm of torque and 80 bhp and 114 nm of torque are both “permanent magnet non-synchronous” motors.
It is worth focusing on here that the 120 bhp rendition is elite to the long-range variation.