Mumbai, February 20, 2026: In a decisive step towards accelerating EV mainstreaming, TATA.ev, India’s leading provider of zero emission personal mobility solutions, today launched the new avatar of its popular Punch.ev, ushering in the next wave of mass EV adoption in India. Designed to democratize entry level electric mobility, the new Punch.ev brings together everything customers seek in not just their first electric car but also their first household car, by holistically addressing the key barriers limiting EV ownership—affordability, range confidence, charging convenience, and battery assurance; thereby solving the full equation for mainstream EV adoption at scale.
Launched at an attractive introductory price of just ₹ 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), the new Punch.ev brings EV ownership to near on‑road price parity with ICE offerings in the entry‑level small‑car segment
TATA.ev is also offering the option of BaaS, starting at ₹6.49 lakh with a Battery EMI of ₹2.6 / km*****, enabling an alternative financing option for customers.
Launching the new Punch.ev, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., said, “The new Punch.ev, makes electric mobility truly accessible, practical and worry free for every household. With a real-world range of ~355 km, fast charging capability, a lifetime HV battery warranty and a highly accessible price point, it resolves the core concerns that have thus far held customers back from choosing an entry level EV as their primary car. By bringing together everything customers seek in their preferred car for both daily and long-distance travel, the new Punch.ev marks a significant leap forward in the democratization of electric mobility in India.”
About the New Punch.ev – Beyond Limits
Built on the advanced acti.ev architecture, the new Punch.ev takes pure EVs to the next level. Having pioneered the subcompact SUV category while retaining its spot as one of India’s most loved SUVs, the Punch in its EV avatar is an undeniable choice for a wide spectrum of buyers.
Addressing Range Anxiety with longer real-world range and a larger battery pack
With a larger 40 kWh LFP prismatic cell battery pack delivering a higher and more meaningful real-world C75 range ~355 km* and ARAI certified (P1+P2) range 468 kms**, the new Punch.ev is ideal for everyday city use and short intercity trips, with reduced need for frequent charging stops. Additionally, the new Punch.ev will also be offered with a new 30kWh battery pack option. With these two options combined, the new Punch.ev enables a seamless transition for customers from ICE to electric, delivering superior drive quality, lower running and maintenance costs, and uncompromised every day or long distance travel on a single charge.
Faster charging, more driving:
With fast charging support, the battery can quickly charge from 20% to 80% in just 26 minutes****. Furthermore, it easily tops up the battery with 135 Km of real-world range in just 15 minutes****, roughly the time of a quick tea or coffee break on long drives.
Lifetime Battery Warranty covering unlimited km:
The new Punch.ev comes with a Lifetime HV Battery Warranty covering unlimited KM***, providing long-term coverage on the most critical EV components, giving first time owner customers added reassurance during ownership.
Rapidly Expanding Charging Ecosystem:
TATA.ev’s charging network covers over 2.3 lakh charging points across 1,500 cities through home, community and partners’ public charging. TATA.ev has aggregated over 30,000 public chargers in collaboration with over 30 charge point operators. Customers can check for the real time availability/status of active chargers via IRA.ev app for seamless navigation and end to end payments. TATA.ev monitors the reliability of public chargers and has curated a ‘.ev Verified’ charger network, comprising of 2,500+ fast, secure and highly reliable charging points across 500 cities and towns. Elevating the charging experience to world class levels, TATA.ev has established India’s largest superfast charging network- 450+ charging points across 130+ Mega Charging Hubs on 80 highways- this footprint will expand to 800 charging points by FY26.
