Tata Motors has introduced its popular micro-SUV Punch EV in a new facelift avatar in February 2026. This electric SUV now comes with two battery options – 30 kWh and 40 kWh, taking the ARAI range to 468 km. Real world C75 range is 335-355 km.
Prices start from ₹9.69 lakh ex-showroom to ₹12.59 lakh, while the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan is available from just ₹6.49 lakh. Lifetime warranty is available on 40 kWh battery. 65 kW DC fast charging allows 20-80% charge in just 26 minutes. With new design, better performance, 6 airbags as standard and premium features, it competes with vehicles like MG Windsor EV, Citroen eC3. Let us have a look at its variant-wise details.
1. Smart (30 kWh, ₹9.69 lakh)
This is the base variant of Nexon EV. With 88 PS power and 154 Nm torque, it is capable of giving a range of up to 365-375 km. The company sells it with standard 6 airbags, TPMS, ESC, hill-hold, auto climate control, multi-mode regenerative braking, drive modes (city-sport), LED DRL, 15-inch steel wheels, 4-inch MID cluster and power front windows. There is no touchscreen, but connected car tech is present.
2. Smart+ (30 kWh ₹10.29 lakh / 40 kWh ₹10.89 lakh)
The Smart variant gets an additional 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 4 speakers, steering controls, 65W Type-C charger, rear power windows, central locking, shark-fin antenna. The 40 kWh unit has a rear camera, electronic parking brake, 3 drive modes (Eco included).
3. Adventure (40 kWh, ₹11.59 lakh)
With a large battery pack, it is capable of delivering 129 PS power and 468 km range. The Smart+ variant gets cruise control, hill descent control, push-button start, electric ORVM and 16-inch stylish steel wheels.
4. Empowered (40 kWh, ₹12.29 lakh)
It has features like 10.25-inch touchscreen + 10.25-inch digital cluster, wireless carplay/auto, 360 degree camera, air purifier, rain-sensing wipers, rear wiper-defogger, cooled glovebox, front armrest, blind-spot monitor and auto headlamps.
5. Empowered Plus S (40 kWh, ₹12.59 lakh)
This is the top variant. The company sells it with sunroof (voice activation), ventilated front seats, wireless charger, leatherette seats, rear armrest, LED projector headlamps, fog lamps with cornering, roof rails and auto-dimming IRVM.
The new Punch EV facelift is the best offering in the segment in terms of style, range, features and price. It has become even more affordable with BaaS plans. Along with renting the battery, you will be able to buy it for just ₹ 6.49 lakh. Its direct competition in its segment is Citroen EC3.