Tata Motors has launched the facelift version of its popular compact SUV Punch EV in 2026. This model offers modern features and better range along with promoting eco-friendly driving. The base variant has been introduced in the name of Smart and is the most affordable option. The new Punch is perfect for those customers who are planning to buy an EV for the first time and their budget is low.
The price of the base variant of Tata Punch EV Facelift 2026 starts from Rs 9.69 lakh. It is Rs 30,000 cheaper than the old model, which makes it more attractive. Tata has also introduced Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, after which its starting price comes down to just Rs 6.49 lakh. The company will charge rent on this at the rate of Rs 2.6 per kilometer. Let us take a look at its design, interior, features, safety, battery, motor and range details.
Design and dimensions
Subtle changes have been made in the design of the 2026 facelift, which make it more modern and attractive. It comes in micro SUV category, which has high ground clearance (195 mm) and strong body structure. There is a new grille at the front, LED headlamps and daytime running lights, but the base variant does not have a front light bar. The side profile has hyperstyle wheel covers and 15-inch wheels, which give it a sporty look.
There are connected taillamps and spoiler at the rear. There are four options in available colors – White, Black, Green and Red. Overall, the design is compact. With its length being 3880 mm, width and height are also quite good, which is perfect for city driving. Water wading capacity is 450 mm, which is useful for Indian roads.
interior detail
The interior of the base variant is simple and functional. It has a dual-tone dashboard, but no touchscreen infotainment system. The seats are made of fabric and the space is adequate. Boot space is 366 litres, which is enough for daily use. The air conditioning is with i-FATC (Intelligent Fully Automatic Temperature Control), which provides climate control. The steering wheel is multi-function, but there is no ambient lighting. The interior quality is good, the plastic used is durable and it offers better thermal management than the older model.
Features and safety
Basic features are included in Smart 30 variant. It has multi-mode regenerative braking, two drive modes (city and sport) and automatic transmission. It has keyless entry, power windows and USB charging ports. There is no major infotainment, but Bluetooth connectivity is available. There is fast charging support and it will take only 26 minutes to charge the battery from 20% to 80%. It comes with 6-in-1 eDrive unit, which increases efficiency.
Tata has always emphasized on safety. Standard safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, iTPMS (Intelligent Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and hill descent control. There is electronic parking brake with auto-hold. Rear disc brakes have been removed from the older model, but there are front ventilated discs. There are also high beam alerts and blind view monitors. It is expected to have a 5-star global NCAP rating, making it safe in class.
Battery, Motor and Range
The base variant has a 30 kWh LFP Prismatic Cell battery, which offers better thermal management with LFP technology. The motor is single electric, which generates 88 PS (87 bhp) power and 154 Nm torque. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 13.5 seconds. The claimed range as per MIDC Part 1+2 is 365-375 km, whereas in real-world it reaches around 280-300 km.