Tata is India’s foremost electric vehicle manufacturer, with the country’s largest EV lineup. The brand’s electric vehicles range from the recently debuted Tiago EV to the top-of-the-line Nexon EV Max. And now, the automaker has stated that the Punch EV will be joining its EV lineup soon.
With this confirmation, we can hypothesise on the location of the next Punch EV, which will be between the Tigor EV and the Nexon EV Prime.
The Punch EV, like most Tata EVs, might have two battery pack configurations with ranges ranging from 300km to 350km.
The ICE-powered version’s amenities, such as a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, semi-digital instrument cluster, automated climate control, auto-folding ORVMs, cruise control, dual front airbags, and ABS with EBD, are anticipated to be carried over to the Punch EV. The electric Punch may additionally include multi-mode regenerative braking, leather upholstery, and a few more features.
It will be Tata’s first EV to be launched on the automaker’s latest ALFA platform. The ALFA platform is intended to support a variety of body types as well as ICE, electric, and hybrid powertrains. The Altroz operates on the same platform.
Because the ICE Punch costs between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9.54 lakh (ex-showroom), the electrified Punch may cost around 12 lakh (ex-showroom). The vehicle could be unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo in January as a competitor to the planned Citroen eC3 and as a more economical alternative to the Nexon EV Prime.
