Tata Punch EV Facelift Launched in India At Rs 9.69 Lakh, BaaS Pricing Starts From Rs 6.49 Lakh

The electric vehicle division of the Indian automaker Tata Passenger Electric Mobility has launched the Tata Punch EV facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric micro SUV is also available under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, with prices starting at Rs 6.49 lakh. Under this plan, the battery subscription is priced at Rs 2.6 per kilometre.

This is the first comprehensive update to the Punch EV since its introduction, bringing changes to design, battery options and equipment levels. Bookings are now open, with deliveries scheduled to begin shortly.

The Punch EV facelift adopts a revised front design featuring a closed-off grille with body-coloured treatment. The earlier black strip connecting the headlamps has been removed. The split headlamp layout continues, with connected LED DRLs and repositioned headlamp units. The bumper design has also been updated.

From the side, the overall profile remains unchanged. The model rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with a new pattern. At the rear, the connected LED tail lamps mirror the design seen on the ICE facelift, along with a revised bumper.

Ground clearance stands at 195 mm, while water-wading capacity is rated at 450 mm. Tata states a kerb weight of 1,360 kg for the Punch EV facelift.

The interior layout remains largely unchanged, with updates limited to trim finishes and colour treatment. Higher variants are equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. The two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo.

Feature highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, connected car technology, wireless charging and a 360-degree camera, depending on variant.

Tata Punch EV Facelift: Safety

Safety equipment includes 6-airbags as standard, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX child-seat mounts, rear wiper and defogger.

The facelifted Punch EV is now being offered with 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery options, replacing the earlier 25 kWh and 35 kWh packs. The 30 kWh battery pack gets an ARAI-claimed range of 365 km. On the other hand the 40 kWh battery pack gets an ARAI-claimed range of 468 km with C75 real-world range up to 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.

Charging options include 3.3 kW and 7.2 kW AC chargers. It also supports DC fast charging up to 65 kW using which it can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in a company claimed time of 26 minutes. Tata is offering a lifetime battery warranty for the first owner on select variants.

Tata Motors has introduced the Punch EV facelift in six variants. Tata has revised the pricing structure, with the base variant now positioned lower than the outgoing version. The inclusion of larger battery packs and the BaaS model expands the ownership choices within the entry electric SUV segment. Check out the detailed variant wise pricing of the new Tata Punch EV without BaaS: