Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, today launched its first pure EV – the Punch.ev. It is based on its recently introduced, advanced Pure EV architecture with a classical SUV design. Starting at an introductory price of INR 10.99 Lakh, the Punch.ev will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales and Tata.ev stores across the country.
Tata Punch.ev comes with two battery pack options – 25 kWh – offering an MIDC range of 315 km, and a 35 kWh option, which offers an MIDC range of 421 km. These battery pack options are complemented with 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, resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 9.5 sec and an electronically limited top speed of 140km/h. The battery pack and motor of the Punch.ev are IP67 rated for protection from dust and water, with a warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 km (whichever is earlier).
Additionally, the Punch.ev Long Range (LR) is available with the option of a 3.3kW and a 7.2 kW AC fast charger that can be installed either at home or at the workplace. With DC Fast Charging capability, it can be fast charged from 10% to 80% in 56 minutes from any 50 kW DC fast charger.
Design Features:
- A smart charging indicator useful to indicate the SOC levels while the vehicle is charging
- Bi-functional LEDs coupled with the central position lamp – lighting up its surroundings
- Welcome and Goodbye signature, adding a greeting element when one unlocks or locks their car
In-cabin Features:
- Integrating two screens — a 26cm high-definition infotainment by HARMAN display alongside a 26cm digital cockpit
- An illuminated logo at the center of the 2 – spoke steering wheel enhances the digital ambiance
- The Phygital control panel embodies a harmonious fusion of physical and touch controls
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionalities accompanied with a gadget-like experience of the Arcade.ev – an app suite with 17 apps for gaming, music and media
- The Punch.ev also offers connectivity with multiplevoice 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 ZConnect Connected Car Technology with smartwatch connectivity offered as standard
It also comes with other useful features such as wireless charging, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and auto-dimming IRVM. Fast Charging is effortlessly facilitated through the 45W type-C USB port. The Punch.ev also features bolstered ventilated leatherette seats, an electric sunroof, mood lights and an Air purifier with AQI display. Additionally, the Punch.ev comes with Paddle Shifters, which enables the 4-level Multi-Mode Regeneration and over-the-air software upgrade capabilities.
acti.ev Architecture
The Punch.ev is the first product from Tata Motors to be based on the all-new made-in-India Pure EV architecture acti.ev, which stands for Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle. The acti.ev architecture is based on the key pillars of Performance, Technology, Modularity, and Space Efficiency and consists of four layers – Powertrain, Chassis, Electrical Architecture and Cloud Architecture
Safety Features:
It comes with 6 Airbags, Electronic Stability Program, ISOFIX, Roll-over mitigation, Brake Disc Wiping, Hydraulic fading compensation available as standard across all variants. It offers added features like SOS Calling with E-Call & B-Call, Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold and a 360 surround view camera system with blind spot monitor in its high-end trims.
The Punch.ev electric SUV, features 16-inch LRR tyres, 190mm ground clearance (unladen), 350mm water wading capability and an impressive approach, departure and ramp-over angles. With its 90-degree opening doors, a flat 2nd-row floor, 366 litres of boot space, 14 litres of added space in the frunk along with 32 cabin cubby holes for smart storage, the Punch.ev also scores high on convenience.
Punch.ev introductory prices:
