Tata Punch EV review - All-electric Punch packs a punch |

The Tata Punch EV is now on sale and promises much with a 122hp motor and a claimed 400+km of range. How does the package come together? Sergius Barretto has the answer.
Cameraperson: Mrityunjay Chakraborty
Editor: Mohit Sharma
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Tata Punch EV price
0:30 - Tata Punch EV motor, battery and range
1:05 - Performance
2:54 - Braking
3:37 - Ride quality
4:23 - Ground clearance and off-road
4:55 - Handling
5:10 - Battery, range and charging times
5:37 - Design and styling
7:21 - Boot space
7:44 - Rear seat
8:25 - Features
9:26 - Verdict
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[@autocarindia1]

Click here to watch this video in Hindi - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nQZZxtbpuor5Isi=wUsxzR4j8TSMihZ9

[@prasadgandhi4386]

Going EV has transformed its appeal... its such a wonderful package now... wish it was priced a bit more aggressively but can't complain more...

[@siddhantdas33]

I am waiting for Altroz EV. Making small EVs with good aero will get you range. I am expetcing that to be aggresively priced.

[@priyanks91]

@@siddhantdas33 That's what they said about Punch EV

[@khanbasharat]

​@@priyanks91yep

[@crazydrifter13]

@@siddhantdas33 aero matters... But more so after 60km/h. So dont expect huge difference in real world range if Altroz ev comes out. Maybe on the highways but not in day to day driving

[@funnybomb2571]

​@@siddhantdas33waiting for altroz ev as well

[@autocarindia1]

Chapters - 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Tata Punch EV price 0:30 - Tata Punch EV motor, battery and range 1:05 - Performance 2:54 - Braking 3:37 - Ride quality 4:23 - Ground clearance and off-road 4:55 - Handling 5:10 - Battery, range and charging times 5:37 - Design and styling 7:21 - Boot space 7:44 - Rear seat 8:25 - Features 9:26 - Verdict

[@jesselawrence7343]

Guys, what is it's top speed?

[@autocarindia1]

To know more about the Tata Punch, click on the link here - www.autocarindia.com/cars/tata/punch-ev#

[@gt9003]

I believe EV was what was needed for the punch. I sold off the petrol powered Punch within a year of buying it. Just because of the petrol engine. It was weak and very thirsty. But the vehicle was otherwise superb. Very quite cabin. Good and comfortable seats. Very well sorted out suspensuin set up. Very capable handling and road holding. The chasis was very competent and gives very good confidence on hilly roads. No thuds Or klunks while going over bad roads/no roads. And the Punch looks just so good and appealing. But the storage space was as much a joke as in a mahindra XUV 300. With the EV version, the Punch definetly is a superb package if one is not travelling long distances with too many people on board. Punch can accomodate 3 people and their stuff for travelling. Anymore, and you will have a hard time loading your full lugggage.

[@mohameduzair]

I found the Nexon as my dream car but it was expensive hence will go for punch. Thank you TATA can't ask anything better for 12 lakhs

[@priyanks91]

I've booked it, but was in 2 minds to pick it or not. I'm 75% there now !

[@sbsid1994]

What other car are you in two mind's with?

[@priyanks91]

@@sbsid1994 Nexon EV. Punch EV top model is so expensive, one can just consider Nexon instead (with some extra money ofcourse)

[@09rakka]

​@@sbsid1994jimny

[@Binod_Kumar2]

I canceled my booking after test driving punch.ev, the lag in the dial knob is too much that I got embarrassed in traffic taking out the car from parked onto the road, it hanged and I had to restart car twice. 👎

[@narmahesh]

Oh that is too bad. I too have booked.hooe it is rectified

[@asitadkar4976]

Tata Punch can finally live up to its name now 😅

[@DhruvanLaddha]

I like the last extra Scene touch … that’s cool … Other than that .. i guess punch is now a smart looking car and it’s best for city only .. so even the small range version is the best option!

[@manthenvashishth3769]

When will altroz get the EV version its chassis is dying for a good powertrain

[@NomadBenny]

They might not introduce as its price would be similar to punch ev and people would buy punch ev instead bcoz of high ground clearance and its compact suv like built.

[@funnybomb2571]

​@@NomadBennyaltroz is more spacious and comfortable with better cornering

[@comfdespl5347]

​@@funnybomb2571 the people who are buying just want a SUV looking car. And alroz is also a bit heavier than it looks so people who would like to buy a hatchback also back out because of how it feels.

[@marshallbox]

Humm using tiago ev mr xt 10729km it's better compare to ice engine But many drawbacks 1.range is low true range 60-70% claimed range proper range need to be near ice one but that depend on battery energy density 2. No proper charger network even no single app like google map to locate charger and use it for every company need separate app . 3. No .Spare and service outside company network no one wanna touch ev for even minor work .Depends completely on company 4. ev electronic and electrical spare parts are sensitive slight problem cause vehicle to stop working technology for real bad road weather conditions need robust parts 5. Price is more or almost double than ice one

[@Nishanth_Krishh]

Which is better Punch EV Empowered+ or Nexon EV Empowered+

[@sobhabalachandran8374]

Nexon

[@nilanjandutta4507]

Punch any day as it is born electric and drive is way better

[@crazydrifter13]

You can test drive both and tell us too 😀 I've driven Nexon EV a lot but yet to drive the punch EV

[@wheelsondrrive]

I travel to Indore from Bhopal thrice in a month which is 200km one side! Rest of the time I drive in city! Saal mein ek baar I travel with family to a max of 600 kms for a vacation by road! I feel it will still make sense to me! But will it make sense if I sell by 7 year old diesel car to buy this? Seeing diesel has no future ahead & jitna late karunga resale bhi nahi milega! Upfront cost phir zyada padegi aagey chal ke! Correct me if m wrong

[@ddankur]

The best case if you're keeping environment in mind is to keep using the car you have for as long as you can. Switching from an active car is not worth the money, as well as for the environment. In my opinion, 7 years is good, but it might easily last for 5 more years. Resale value might take a hit but you would've saved a lot more in comparison. I've got nexon ev, it's 1 lakh km old now. But I've kept my Honda brio as well.

[@mithunshet5922]

When doing real world range test, please pack the car with people and luggage if possible.. The Extreme levels give a good indication about the range.. just a driver and a cameraman sitting will not give real range considering its a family car.. One hour packed car drive is enough to give an idea about the range..

[@Manu_Nayar]

I had test drive just today 23/2/24 It is an incredible car in every respect ❤❤ I just love it. It also works like 4x4. And always all wheel driver. Super. Car

[@thelogicalIndian69]

Most of the Indian Manufacturers lags on Snow Mode terrain.. while charging so much they should think..

[@crazydrifter13]

In EVs, it's just a matter of software so they might introduce it if enough people request it directly. Motors are already great at applying torque aptly in snow.

[@pkscorpion1433]

Finally a sensible EV for City commute 👍

[@divyanshuyadav31]

Isme V2V & V2L feature hai kya Like Nexon EV

[@PranavThanish]

What color is this model sir

[@PRANAVP-ds3xi]

Looong ago ..i started watching smartphone reviews Now i have a s24 by samsung Today am watching review of ev😂

[@Journeyman4Love]

That black cladding still repels me as much as it did when the ICE launched. What were they thinking? 🤷

[@frederickinfinito]

I don't really give a f. to how fast it is, the point is how free from petrol you are and how expensive it is to get one

[@1in8]

Gear selector will be a problem without protection, if this happens : You are cruising at 70KMPH and a Kid/Somebody unknowingly turns the gear selector to reverse..! It needs to have a protection from Paddle or some switch..!

[@sanket5050]

It's taken care of. It doesn't change unless you have pressed the brake pedal.

[@Binod_Kumar2]

I canceled my booking after test driving punch.ev, the lag in the dial knob is too much that I got embarrassed in traffic taking out the car from parked onto the road, it hanged and I had to restart car twice. 👎

[@pravinmurthy]

Fantastic EV Car ❤.. Will be a Blockbuster!!

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Great review

[@anilkumarverma4550]

TATA Should combine the lower power motor with the 35kWh Battery pack to increase the practical range. It will reduce cost also. No need for that much power & torque in city conditions. Customers will like that combination.

[@rajeshsiva6533]

After ambassador and Premier Padmini era, Maruti Suzuki 800 1983 revolutionized car market. Since 2022 in Indian market TATA (Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd) motors revolutionized EV sale. Henceforth it seems the era EVs.

[@jobinkuriakose7289]

Y don’t they provide the 82hp/ 35kWh combo as a third option? It definitely will have 450+km range in real world conditions…

[@crazydrifter13]

I think the motor is the same. The bigger battery enables the motor to generate more power (higher V or A or both going to the motor). You're gonna see this a lot in EVs going forward where motors will be the same but bigger battery version will have more power. If they do 82/35 version, they will software limit the motor and nothing else so why not let the user have the power.

[@myexperiencewith432]

Tata will change the car market in India in the coming decade and people will come back to this video to see where it all started for the average Indian consumer! With that level of R&D into products, I don't see why they can't build world class cars right here in India!

[@ramadevikuntella8708]

Very good review ❤

[@bmnihaal]

welcome to b'luru

[@sergiusbarretto]

Thank you.

[@Chirag.1502]

Great review 💐

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

Is this Acti.EV architecture a new platform for the Punch?

[@sergiusbarretto]

Not a completely new platform but it's a new electrical and electronics architecture and a massive re-engineering of the entire body shell.

[@harishreddy7986]

What if in future e bill for 1 unit is 20rs goan all goan 😂

[@santhoshsankar657]

You can still generate electricity through solar panels :)

[@noice8674]

Then Install a solar panel in your house instead of opting for Sun roof. Both cost 50k but solar panel will provide you enough charge daily for free.

[@IdoCareForPeople]

​@@noice8674 50 k with buy in 1 Kw with and inverter and installation charges... ie 4-5 units per day.... at best... how are you gonna charge your car that needs 30 units of power with 4 units..... and while you are at work with your car how are you gonna charge at your home? becuse 80% of units will be produces beteen 10 Am to 2:30 PM ie your office timing... for you to charge at home you need to invest 3 lakh rupees atleast 5 kW system.... that is 1800 rs in interest per month... you can buy 16-18 liter of fuel just from interest on the money you spend on solar system...

[@dheerajyadav3494]

How ridiculous When electricity unit will be Rs 20 How much u think petrol will be same as Rs 100 or Rs 300 😂

[@narmahesh]

Solar panel cost 2 to 3lacs for 2 kw or above

[@haswanthkumar7153]

Long range wala how much km come to on road

[@aimanfitri0iv]

i kind of like it because it looks super good 😊

[@srirampatro548]

Change the tail light seriously. Any chance for 2 seater ev car or nano ev.

[@RaghavendraKumarVS]

if 87ps punch doesn't have punch how is 83ps exter is better.

[@sbsid1994]

None of them have power per say but the difference lies in how the engine delivers power , the Hyundai engine and gearbox is much smoother and adequate for city speeds , the clutch action is easy thus making it easier to live with in day to day traffic.

[@nilanjandutta4507]

@@sbsid1994 Exter has flopped, please let us not compare it with punch

[@godwingeorge1880]

Now that's a punch! Mahindra was just trying with the xuv400.. Looks like that story is out..

[@singhparambir]

Well made video but audio is badly edited...

[@arpandutta9915]

Giving how waterlogged our streets can get during the monsoons. I'm very sceptical of the problems which can come if I buy it :(

[@TheMurcielego]

Sat in the new EV punch yesterday. It is extremely cramped in the rear row. Not worth buying if anyone will be travelling in the rear row

[@nilanjandutta4507]

This is not true, I am 5 feet 11 inch and have tried the rear seats already. Brilliant car with adequate space. The sloping at the back is really good. I felt there is a problem with the new creta rear space.

[@GurpreetSinghBrars]

@@nilanjandutta4507 it may not bother you but it bothers people who are tall .

[@sanjayshanthi123]

The price should have kept little lower not really worth for 11 lakhs starting and upto 16 lakhs otherwise it is a best option for city commuter

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

Does this get the Traction Pro mode?

[@rahulreddy2570]

Next car from Tata Motors - Punch.ev dark edition 😅🔥🙌

[@user-sj2bm3vh9w]

Good car

[@Amuzic_Earth]

A request to Autocar and other auto journos, please start using Metric units for power(kW), it never made any sense to keep using hp, an archaic unit, whereas every other unit is measured in metric, it especially doesn't make sense for EVs, since battery capacity, charging rate are already in kWh and kW. For 2 wheelers, the use of kW for EVs have already become mainstream, and ozzies already use kW for all kinds of cars(including ICE), so please move forward and start using kW, you can always put the HP figure on screen for backward compatibility.

[@amarendrasinghrathore586]

can we talk about the swatch he was wearing..

[@prashantchoudhari965]

Very well packed car

[@rahuljoshi6935]

Feels like paid promotion not single demerit about this car which full of panel gaps

[@nageshwagh2476]

is that a swatch omega plastic watch?

[@sergiusbarretto]

Yup, good spotting

[@nageshwagh2476]

@@sergiusbarretto love it

[@sunnyk49]

Waah❤

[@dipanjanchakraborty4628]

Looks of Petrol Punch is better

[@saqeersv3684]

No spare tyre like Tiago. Good luck with puncture repair kit.

[@user-vb2ww8vo9o]

Praice

[@matisg142]

looks like the front side has been punched design wise....

[@attitudego]

the real world range would be 250km to 300km.

[@reubenmathew4323]

Give me the same EV package with Altroz please !

[@yuzihao8777]

9.5s to 100km/h is really slow for a ev

[@confidential1234]

We need dark edition soon..

[@veganvicky7]

why ev is costly? if we see Petrol base model of punch its price is 6 lakh, n ev 11 lakh, so does battery pack cost 4-5 lakh 😱.....

[@sudhakargupta6955]

No stèering

[@arunta33]

❤

[@pranjallkumar2374]

The looks just don't blend with Indian environment man... India is just opposite of minimalistic and elegant...😂

[@AndrewLambert-wi8et]

MUSK SPEAKING ABOUT 25 THOUSAND DOLLAR SMALL CAR. INDIA IS ALREADY THERE. THIS ALTHOUGH INDIA HAS TO IMPORT BATTERIES FROM CHINA. IMAGINE THIS LITTLE CAR HAS 122HK WITH MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF TORQUE. NO TUNNEL IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR.

[@diggidiggiable]

All good. Except the front look that is f ugly

[@sayujyakarve1373]

the tail-lights look ugly

[@wagsbass]

Who is going to pay 15 Lakhs for this?

[@nishanthbv7305]

That's an omega swatch Moonswatch😁

[@isozkapfo4751]

🎉

[@NatureLover-zv1vv]

I think it's better than it's own "Tata Nexon EV" 😅

[@anigrooves]

definitely not worth @ 15 lacs

[@srinivasraomangipudi7271]

EV are failing world wide, sales is dropping. Why are you recommending these shit.

[@crazydrifter13]

What world are you talking about 😂 are steam engines becoming popular in your parallel world right now 😂

[@narmahesh]

😂😂😂

[@Okallekutta]

Are you comedy me.

[@unnikannanguruvayur8975]

124th comment

[@kevingarfield2094]

Bruh it's high time we need a Tesla if India is banning Petrol 🙄

[@--Crus--]

And how many people will buy one or can actually afford to buy one in India? Also built quality and part availablity of Tesla cars is not good enough atleast for India rn. they have to build their manufacturing facilities to cost low or even similar to their home market.

[@PS-ug7nm]

Banning petrol? Are you smoking the petrol fumes and writing this comment?

[@premkuamr6343]

Banning petrol is evident. Not in the recent years. May take 5-8 years from now. Atleast in two wheeler segment Already we have Chandigarh govt banning diesel cars comppletly. And also made it tougher to register petrol two wheelers. India is going the same way as china. But in a slower pace. It is evident fossil fuels will face a ban in the near future.. How fast depends upon the govt policies From the treatment ev is getting..I could foresee it may happen in 5-8 years.

[@--Crus--]

@@premkuamr6343 5-8 years? Source? To ban all ICE vehicles or a specific segment u need proper replacement first, rn in India EVs are no way near replacing ICEs. Basic infrastructure like charging station are not there yet, a/c to recent consumer reports most Indian EVs owners are using home charger combined that info with range of most popular EVs in India and u can say ppl are using EVs for city ride, so most ppl buying EVs as secondary vehicles like scooters for local runs, but still if u wanna do long road trips u need ICE 2Ws or 4Ws. To replace ICE vehicles we need more, better and reliable charging infrastructure, more economically affordable vehicles for faster adoption and open repair programmers without these u'll never see EVs as primary vehicles or replacement of ICEs, atleast in India.

[@rkt81]

Must be govt has agenda to align WEF wokeness.

[@pothinacharvik1360]

1st like

[@kartikv000]

This is a better car , but not the one every one should consider.

[@Binod_Kumar2]

I canceled my booking after test driving punch.ev, the lag in the dial knob is too much that I got embarrassed in traffic taking out the car from parked onto the road, it hanged and I had to restart car twice. 👎