Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has launched the Punch.ev. The car is powered by the advanced Pure EV architecture – acti.ev. It comes in three variants – Smart, Adventure, and Empowered, and is available at an introductory starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh. The Punch.ev uses a design and silhouette similar to the conventional model with an upright stance, and can be found at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales and Tata.ev stores across the country.
The Punch.ev comes with two battery pack options – a 25 kWh pack offering an MIDC range of 315 km, and a 35 kWh option offering an MIDC range of 421 km. These battery pack options are complemented by two e-Drive options, a 60kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor producing 114Nm, and a 90kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor with 190Nm of torque.
The Punch.ev Long Range (LR) is available with a 3.3kW and a 7.2 kW AC fast charger that can be installed at home or the workplace. With DC Fast Charging capability, it can be fast charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 56 minutes from any 50 kW DC fast charger.
The Punch.ev also offers a high-tech in-cabin feel, integrating two screens — a 26cm high-definition infotainment by HARMAN display alongside a 26cm digital cockpit. It also offers connectivity with multiple voice assistants, including the Native “Hey Tata” assistant with 200+ commands in 6 languages, Alexa, Siri for Apple users, and Google Assistant for Android users.
The connected car experience is elevated further with the ZConnect Connected Car Technology with smartwatch connectivity offered as standard. The Punch.ev has distinctive features such as a smart charging indicator, bi-functional LEDs, and a welcome and goodbye signature, making it a game-changing player in the EV market in India.