Tata Punch e-SUV to have four variants, ₹12 lakh starting price: Report

The electric version of Tata Motors' Punch SUV is expected to be launched in October or November. It will be the company's fourth EV.

Published on: Oct 2, 2023, 16:36:46 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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Tata Motors is gearing up to launch an electric version of its Punch SUV, and the upcoming model – expected to debut in October or November – will be the homegrown carmaker's fourth EV (after Nexon, Tiago and Tigor).

A test mule of Tata's Punch EV (HT Auto)

In recent days, the EV has been spotted undertaking test runs. Now, a report has emerged with a variant list and starting prices of the respective expected trims.

Punch EV: Expected variants and prices

According to HT's sister website Live Hindustan, which cited a v3cars report, the e-SUV will be offered in four variants; each will cost ₹4.5 lakh more than the corresponding ICE trim.

Variant	Starting price (Petrol AMT; ex-showroom)	Starting price (EV trims; ex-showroom)	Difference
Adventure	₹7.50 lakh	₹12 lakh	₹4.50 lakh
Accomplished	₹8.35 lakh	₹12.85 lakh	₹4.50 lakh
Creative	₹9.35 lakh	₹13.85 lakh	₹4.50 lakh
Creative Flagship	₹10.10 lakh	₹14.60 lakh	₹4.50 lakh

Punch EV: Expected features

As per Live Hindustan, Tata Motors will offer Punch EV with a 10.2-inch or 12.3-inch infotainment system. Additional features could include an electric sunroof, a 2-spoke steering wheel, redesigned instrument cluster, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake, and more.

Punch EV: Powertrain

The powertrain could be the same as the one in Tiago EV, which is powered by a 74bhp motor (19.2kWh battery pack) with the option of a 61bhp motor (24kWh battery pack). This powertrain gives a range of around 300km.

Punch EV: Rivals

Upon launch, its primary competitors will be C3 (Citroen) and Comet (MG).

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