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2026 Tata Punch EV gets a host of revisions inside and out and is available with 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery packs with a claimed driving range of up to 468 km
The updated 2026 Tata Punch EV arrived recently with notable revisions and we evaluated the top-spec 40 kWh version on an extended drive from Kochi toward the Tamil Nadu border near Pollachi to assess its full-battery endurance. While the larger battery carries an ARAI-certified figure of 468 km, its real-world C75 range stands at around 355 km.
So, how much did it return in the 100 to 0 per cent range test? Check out the detailed drive review linked below as you might be in for some surprise! The entry-level 30 kWh option, meanwhile, is rated at 265 km on a single charge. The bigger battery unit supports 65 kW DC fast charging – enabling a 20 to 80 per cent top-up in 26 minutes while a brief 15-minute session can restore 135 km of driving distance.
Adding to buyer confidence, the manufacturer offers a lifetime, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty for the first registered owner. Under the skin, the electric motor develops 130 PS and propels the compact SUV from 0 to 100 kmph in under nine seconds. Peak wheel torque crosses the 2,000 Nm mark.
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It boasts a 32 per cent grade restart capability, 195 mm of ground clearance and a water wading capacity of 450 mm. Tipping the scales at 1,360 kg, the vehicle also features Eco, City and Sport drive settings – complemented by four adjustable regenerative braking levels.
One of the biggest engineering upgrades is the introduction of a consolidated X-in-1 e-drive assembly that integrates six components into a single module. It shrinks packaging requirements by nearly half, trims weight by close to 28 per cent and enhances efficiency by around six per cent. Wiring complexity has been reduced by roughly 30 per cent and semiconductor dependency lowered by about 40 per cent.
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A temperature-regulated setup using eTXV technology ensures optimised thermal management too. The cabin sees a big upgrade highlighted by a 26.03 cm Harman touchscreen running Arcade.ev 2.0 applications and a fully digital instrument display with navigation support. Additional amenities include ventilated leatherette front seats, a surround-view camera, blind-spot monitoring, wireless smartphone connectivity, a voice-activated sunroof, in-cabin air purification, Alexa compatibility and USB-C fast charging for rear passengers.
On the safety front, six airbags come standard along with TPMS, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist and ISOFIX child-seat anchors. It gains a cleaner front end with new alloy wheels and colour schemes as well as revised styling elements at the rear. Pricing begins at Rs. 9.69 lakh for the 30 kWh Smart trim and extends to Rs. 12.59 lakh for the fully loaded 40 kWh Empowered +S variant (ex-showroom).
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