Tata Motors is set to revolutionize the electric SUV landscape with the launch of the highly anticipated Tata Punch.ev, scheduled for January 17, 2024. This compact electric SUV marks a significant stride in Tata’s electric vehicle (EV) journey, being based on the cutting-edge ‘acti.ev’ platform, which will serve as the foundation for all future EVs from Tata Motors.
Innovative acti.ev Platform:
The Tata Punch.ev is underpinned by Tata’s latest ‘acti.ev‘ platform, a versatile skateboard architecture that supports various drivetrains, including All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), and Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). This platform is equipped with a 7.2 kW to 11 kW onboard charger, facilitating both AC fast charging and DC fast charging up to an impressive 150 kW. Tata Motors boasts a 10% improvement in the energy density of the battery pack, offering a commendable range of 300-600 km depending on the battery capacity.
Striking Design and Interior Sophistication:
The Tata Punch.ev makes a bold statement with its distinctive design, featuring a unique front fascia adorned with an LED light bar and complemented by dual-tone alloy wheels. Inside, the Punch.ev embraces Tata’s latest design philosophy, showcasing a sleek dashboard housing a floating touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and a modern 2-spoke steering wheel.
Variant Lineup:
Understanding the diverse preferences of its customers, Tata Motors offers the Tata Punch.ev in five distinct variants, each tailored to specific requirements and desires:
- Smart: The base variant, providing a solid foundation of features and performance.
- Smart+: An upgraded version with additional features and enhanced capabilities.
- Adventure: Tailored for those seeking excitement and a touch of thrill in their drives.
- Empowered: Elevating the driving experience with advanced features and technologies.
- Empowered+: The top-tier variant, loaded with premium offerings for the ultimate driving indulgence.
Booking Details and Pricing:
Bookings for the Tata Punch.ev are already open, and customers can secure their orders by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000. The ex-showroom price for the Tata Punch.ev starts at Rs 12 lakh onwards, making it an attractive proposition in the electric SUV segment.
Competitive Landscape:
The Tata Punch.ev is poised to compete with formidable contenders in the electric SUV space, including the Citroen eC3, Tata Tiago EV, and MG Comet EV. Tata Motors is ready to make a lasting impression with the Punch.ev, offering a compelling combination of design innovation, advanced technology, and a diverse variant lineup that caters to a wide range of customer preferences. As the January 17 launch date approaches, all eyes are on Tata Motors as they unveil the future of electric SUVs with the Tata Punch.ev.
