Tata Punch EV Facelift Launched in India: 5 Things to Know

Tata Motors has launched the updated Punch EV in India with revised styling, enhanced battery options, additional technology features and expanded safety equipment. The facelifted model builds on the existing acti.ev architecture and continues to target buyers looking for an entry-level electric SUV with improved range and features.

The Tata Punch EV facelift is priced from Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). It is offered in multiple personas including Smart, Adventure and Empowered, with both 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery pack options available. Tata Motors is also offering a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option starting at Rs 6.49 lakh plus battery usage charges of Rs 2.6 per kilometer.

The updated Punch EV is available with two battery packs: 30 kWh and 40 kWh. The 30 kWh version delivers a real-world C75 range of approximately 260–275 km, while the larger 40 kWh battery offers a real-world C75 range of around 335–355 km. The 30 kWh variants generate a peak power output of 87.16bhp and 153.8Nm of torque. The 40 kWh variants generate a peak power output of 127.39bhp. It also gets multiple drive modes and regenerative braking modes.

Fast charging capability allows the battery to charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in 26 minutes, and it can add up to 135 km of real-world range in 15 minutes under test conditions. The 40 kWh battery pack is offered with a lifetime HV battery warranty for the first owner.

The Punch EV facelift features a revised front bumper with a closed-off grille and a cleaner overall appearance. The earlier black trim connecting the headlamps has been removed, while the signature Y-shaped LED daytime running lamps remain unchanged. It now rides on new 16-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels inspired by larger Tata EVs. At the rear, the facelift introduces connected LED tail-lamps, aligning its design with the updated ICE Punch. The ground clearance stands at 195 mm, maintaining its SUV stance.

Inside the cabin, the Punch EV facelift gets a 10.25-inch (26.03 cm) HARMAN infotainment system along with a similarly sized digital cockpit featuring embedded navigation view. The SUV also offers ventilated front seats, plush leatherette upholstery, a wireless smartphone charger, air purifier and voice-assisted electric sunroof. Technology highlights include a 360-degree surround view camera system, Blind Spot View Monitor, OTA updates and the Arcade.ev app suite with 27 apps. The IRA.ev connected car technology comes standard across variants, enabling features such as remote operations and real-time charge status monitoring.

In terms of safety, Tata Punch EV facelift comes with over 60 safety features. Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It also offers hill ascent and descent control, hill hold control, SOS calling function and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and more.