[Ripcord09]

Tata has expanded its electric car line-up with the Punch.ev. It comes with a 25 kWh battery pack and a claimed range of 315 km (as per MIDC cycle). There’s also a Punch.ev Long Range variant that comes with a 121 BHP motor and a 35 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 421 km (as per MIDC cycle)(Review Link).



Here's a deep dive into all the variants offered on the Punch.EV, which will help you identify the most valuable trim for your preferences.

AC Charger Options:

• 3.3kW
• 7.2kW (Fast Charging)

Trims Breakdown

1. Smart

Top Features
- 15-inch Steel Wheels
- LED Headlamps
- Climate Control
- Multi-Mode Regen
- Drive Modes
- 6 Airbags
- iTPMS
- Hill Hold Assist
- Smart Connectivity
- Single Tone Exterior Colour
- Digital Cluster

2. Smart+

Top Features Over Smart
- Steering Mounted Controls
- 7-inch Infotainment
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Rear-View Camera
- 4 Speaker + 2 Tweeters

3. Adventure

Top Features Over Smart+
- Projector Headlamps
- Cruise Control
- Push Button Start

4. Adventure LR

Top Features Adventure
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- All 4 Disc Brakes
- Hill Hold & Descent Control
- 16-inch Steel Wheels

5. Adventure S & Adventure S LR

Top Features Over Adventure LR
- Electric Sunroof
- Auto Headlamps
- Dual Tone Colour

6. Empowered

Top Features Adventure LR
- 10-inch Infotainment
- 7-inch TFT Cluster
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Rear Armrest

7. Empowered LR

Top Features Over Empowered
- Front Armrest

8. Empowered S & Empowered S LR

Top Features Over Empowered LR
- Voice Assisted Electric Sunroof
- Mood Lights

9. Empowered + LR

Top Features Over Empowered LR
- 360° Surround View Camera
- Leatherette Seats
- Front Ventilated Seats
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 10-inch TFT Cluster

10. Empowered + S & Empowered + S LR

Top Features Over Empowered + LR
- Front Trunk

Conclusion

Tata has cleverly managed to keep the price difference between all the variants more or less the same at ~Rs. 50,000. This makes different variants that much more accessible. When you look at the features on offer, it seems like the Empowered variant is the most value for money. It is also available with the optional Long Range (LR) battery pack and stands out for its abundant comfort and convenience features, including a rear armrest, automatic climate control, advanced infotainment, USB fast charging, and the cherry on top – an electric sunroof, among other amenities. Moreover, the jump to the Empowered Long Range variant adds a front armrest adding to the overall comfort.

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Tata Punch.EV, which variant would you pick?

[Omkar]

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[DHARM]

All variants starting with Empowered and above get charging indicator, air purifier with AQI display, rear wiper & defogger, rain sensing wipers and auto headlamps.

Originally Posted by Ripcord09

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Tata Punch.EV, which variant would you pick?

Booked Empowered+LR as for 50,000 extra over Empowered or at Par with Sunroof model you get 360d camera, wireless charger, 10 inch TFT screen and ventilated leather seats.

[shashi792]

I would pick fast charger (LR) any day for sure. My pick would be Adventure S. It has everyhing that I need in a small car.

[v01d]

Originally Posted by shashi792

I would pick fast charger (LR) any day for sure. My pick would be Adventure S. It has everyhing that I need in a small car.

I picked AdvLR with FC but without the sunroof.
The sunroof reduces headspace by ~3 inches, which is anyway scarce in the rear seat.

[JunkyardHunter]

Hey,you have not added the LR variants. I would pick the Empowered+ LR.

[camaroon]

I have booked Empowered + LR, but unable to vote

[It's Magic]

Originally Posted by Ripcord09

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Tata Punch.EV, which variant would you pick?

Tata has priced the variants 'Adventure S', 'Empowered', 'Empowered S' and 'Empowered +' very smartly.
As soon as you consider the 'Adventure S', you will start thinking about the 'Empowered' variant as it seems to be within reach. And once you decide on the 'Empowered' variant, the 'Empowered S' and 'Empowered + ' do not seem that far off.

If I had to buy one, I would go for the 'Empowered + LR' variant as it would provide me with almost all the available features.

[Shreyans_Jain]

Empowered + LR (no sunroof) is the pick of the range. It has all the features becoming of a complete urban car of 2024, including the sweet 10inch TFT cluster and the brilliant 360 camera which is best in class. The higher power motor of the LR has more than enough grunt to show a clean pair of heels to all 1.0 turbo petrols at all legal speeds, and enough range for even the occasional intercity run. Ride and handling of Punch was always best in class. Net net, this is the most complete and well rounded small city car you can buy today, as it doesn’t have the compromised rear seating position that plagues Nexon EV LR.

[Phantom 510]

Adventure LR is the most value for money out of all. It will suit people who prioritizes value over unnecessary niceties IMHO.

[TorqueAddict007]

If you want all the bells and whistles, Empowered + LR is the one, but Adventure LR is the most VFM one. The MR variants don't appeal all that much.

[MobileThunder]

I would have chosen Adventure LR, as it would the best bang for the buck. I would be skeptical to invest anything more, as it would be an overkill for a small car.

[Comrade]

At 3857mm, it’s a small city car at the end of the day. I wouldn’t want to overspend on such car, especially when Telangana is charging 14% road tax and 1% TCS on this EV. My preferred variant Adventure LR itself would cost about 15.3L on-road without any discounts!