2026 Tata Punch EV launched: 468 km range, petrol-like pricing via BaaS!

Tata Motors today launched the new Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2023 debut, bringing subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes and a few other enhancements. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership, deliveries are expected to begin soon. The prices for the new Punch EV facelift starts from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with BaaS and battery EMI starting from Rs 2.6/km. The EV is offered in five variants – Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered and Empowered Plus S. Prices for non BaaS variants starts from Rs 9.69 lakh and goes upto Rs 12.59 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). Variant-wise price in below image.

Talking about the battery pack options first, it gets two options – 30 kWh and 40 kWh. The larger battery pack has an ARAI-certified range of 468km on a single charge and a C75 real-world range of 355km. It also supports 65kW DC fast charging, enabling a 20 to 80 per cent charge in 26 minutes and adding up to 135km of range in 15 minutes. Design wise, the most noticeable changes are at the front. The updated Punch EV does away with the black strip that earlier ran between the headlamps, opting instead for a neater, sealed-off grille area that sharpens its overall look. A full-width LED light strip now joins the daytime running lamps, and the lower section of the front bumper has been subtly revised to enhance the SUV’s contemporary appeal.

At sides, the changes are minimal and gets newly designed aero-focused alloy wheels which will likely measure 195/60 R16. Adding to the visual updates is a new body colour inspired by the Harrier’s Sunlit Yellow, which will be offered with a contrasting black roof. At rear, the electric SUV is features connected LED tail lamps, in line with the petrol-powered Punch. Other highlights will include a charging port at the front, skid plates on both ends, an integrated spoiler, a shark fin antenna and more.Moving inside, the overall layout remains the same but it features minor tweaks as seen in the ICE model. It features to get redesigned AC vents and new dual tone upholstery choices, along with improved thigh support for the seats. Other interior highlights will include a two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo, new i toggle switchs, piano black centre console, rotary drive selector with a centre screen, touch-sensitive AC control panel, contoured door panels, angular air vents with silver accents and more.