Tata Launches Its First Pure Electric Vehicle–‘Punch.ev’

Tata Launches Its First Pure Electric Vehicle, Punch.ev

TATA Motors subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), recently launched its first pure electric vehicle (EV), ‘Punch.ev’, which is powered by “acti.ev”., i.e., Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle. 

Punch.ev is one of the first products of that launch based on its Pure EV system ARE acti.ev. The Punch.ev claims to be cost-effective, and its available in three distinct personas – Smart, Adventure and Empowered. The Punch.ev is a versatile and multi-talented electric vehicle, packaged in a SUV design. It’s starting at an introductory price of INR 10.99 Lakh, the Punch.ev will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales and Tata.ev stores across the country.

Commenting on the launch of the Punch.ev, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited. said, “Today marks a historic milestone in India’s EV journey as Tata.ev propels the nation into a new era of sustainable mobility with the launch of Punch.ev.

“Our aims to accelerate EV adoption has transformed the landscape, overcoming barriers with innovative solutions. From the launch of the game changing Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev to our constant work of creating a robust charging infrastructure, we’ve reshaped perceptions. Now with the launch of the Punch.ev, an SUV that goes beyond every day, we are taking our commitment to an all-new level by delivering a versatile EV that aligns with the evolving customer needs. It aims to catapult the Indian EV market, and leapfrog India into an era of pure EVs.”

The ‘Punch.ev’ LR is provides an option of a 3.3kW and a 7.2 kW AC fast charger that can be installed either at home or at the workplace. With DC Fast Charging capability, it can be fast charged from 10% to 80% in 56 minutes from any 50 kW DC fast charger.

The ‘Punch.ev’ is the first product from Tata Motors to be based on the all-new made-in-India Pure EV architecture acti.ev, which stands for advanced connected tech-intelligent electric vehicle. The acti.ev architecture is based on the key pillars of performance, technology, modularity, and space efficiency and consists of four layers – powertrain, chassis, electrical architecture and cloud architecture. 

The ‘Punch.ev’ embodies the essential attributes of a true electric SUV, featuring 16-inch LRR tyres, 190mm ground clearance (unladen), 350mm water wading capability and an impressive approach, departure and ramp-over angles. With its 90-degree opening doors, a flat 2nd-row floor, 366 litres of boot space, 14 litres of added space in the frunk along with 32 cabin cubby holes for smart storage, the Punch.ev also scores mighty high on convenience.