The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, and leading the charge in India is Tata Motors with its innovative lineup. Among the stars of its EV fleet are the Tata Nexon EV and the Tata Punch EV. Both models reflect Tata’s commitment to eco-friendly driving but cater to different preferences and budgets. The Nexon EV, known for its power and range, targets those seeking performance and style. In contrast, the Punch EV offers an affordable entry into the electric world, perfect for city driving and daily commutes.
This blog aims to cut through the noise and directly compare these two electric vehicles. We’ll dissect their features, performance, and pricing to help you decide which EV is your ideal match for an eco-conscious lifestyle.
Overview and Pricing Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Price Rs. 14.49 Lakh Rs. 10.99 Lakh Transmission Automatic Automatic Fuel Type Electric Electric EMI for 5 Years ₹ 27,708 ₹ 21,015
Performance and Battery Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 9.2 seconds 13.5 seconds Max Motor Performance 127 bhp, 215 Nm 80 bhp, 114 Nm Driving Range (Km) 325 315 Battery 30 kWh, Lithium Ion 25 kWh, Lithium Ion Electric Motor 2 Permanent magnet synchronous 1 Permanent magnet synchronous
Dimensions and Capacity Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Length (mm) 3994 3857 Width (mm) 1811 1742 Height (mm) 1616 1633 Wheelbase (mm) 2498 2445 Ground Clearance (mm) 205 190 Seating Capacity 5 5 Bootspace (litres) 350 366
Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Front Suspension Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Rear Suspension Twist beam with dual path Strut Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber Front Brake Type Disc Disc Rear Brake Type Drum Drum Steering Type Power assisted (Electric) Power assisted (Electric) Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims Spare Wheel Steel Steel Front Tyres 215 / 60 R16 185 / 70 R15 Rear Tyres 215 / 60 R16 185 / 70 R15
Safety Features Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Airbags 6 Airbags 6 Airbags Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes Yes Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Yes Yes Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Yes
Comfort and Convenience Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Air Conditioner Automatic Climate Control Automatic Climate Control Parking Assist Reverse Camera No Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App Yes Yes Seat Adjustment 8 way manually adjustable 8 way manually adjustable
Telematics Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Find My Car Yes Yes Check Vehicle Status via App Yes Yes Geo-fence Yes Yes Emergency Call Yes Yes Over The Air (OTA) Updates Yes No Remote AC On/Off via App Yes Yes Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App Yes Yes Car Light Flashing & Honking via App Yes Yes
Seats & Upholstery Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Driver Seat Adjustment 8 way manually adjustable 8 way manually adjustable Front Passenger Seat Adjustment 6 way manually adjustable 6 way manually adjustable Rear Row Seat Adjustment 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Leather-wrapped Gear Knob Yes No Rear Passenger Seat Type Bench Bench Interiors Dual Tone Dual Tone Interior Colours Ocean & Black Black / White
Storage Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Driver Armrest Storage Yes No Cooled Glovebox No Yes
Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV ORVM Colour Piano Black Black Power Windows Front & Rear Front Only Adjustable ORVMs Externally Adjustable Internally Adjustable Turn Indicators on ORVMs Yes Yes Exterior Door Handles Body Coloured Black Interior Door Handles Chrome Black Door Pockets Front & Rear Front & Rear Bootlid Opener Electric Tailgate Release Electric Tailgate Release
Exterior Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Body-coloured Bumpers Yes Yes Body Kit No Cladding – Black/Grey
Lighting Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Headlights Halogen LED Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes No Taillights LED Halogen Daytime Running Lights Halogen Not Sure Fog Lights Halogen Not available Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front Glovebox Lamp No Yes Headlight Height Adjuster Yes Yes
Instrumentation Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Instrument Cluster TFT Digital Trip Meter 2 Trips Electronic 2 Trips Average Speed Yes Yes Distance to Empty Yes Yes Clock Digital Digital Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes Tachometer No Analogue
Entertainment and Connectivity Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Smart Connectivity Android Auto, Apple Car Play No Speakers 4 No GPS Navigation System Yes No
Warranty and Service Feature Tata Nexon EV Tata Punch EV Battery Warranty (Years) 8 8 Battery Warranty (Kilometres) 160,000 160,000 Warranty (Years) 3 3 Warranty (Kilometres) 125,000 100,000
