Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, a division of Tata Motors, unveiled the Punch.ev today, the company’s first product based on its first advanced pure EV architecture — acti.ev (advanced connected tech-intelligent electric vehicle).
Tata Punch.ev Reservation
The Tata Punch.ev may be reserved for Rs 21,000 at Tata Motors showrooms or Tata.ev outlets. Bookings can also be made through the company’s website.
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Tata Punch.ev Highlights
The design language of the Tata Punch.ev is similar to that of the newly released Tata Nexon.ev. The electric SUV’s nose is adorned with an LED strip. There are also LED projector headlights with LED DRLs. The electric SUV has LED taillights and 16-inch Diamond cut alloy wheels.
The Tata Punch.ev has a 10.25-inch HD infotainment system (Harman), a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, the Arcade.ev software suite, a 360-degree camera surround vision system, heated front seats, a blind spot view monitor, six airbags, and cruise control.
Variants of Tata Punch.ev
The Tata Punch.ev is available in two driving range configurations: Punch.ev and Punch.ev Long Range. Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+ are the five personalities (trims). You may select between sunroof and non-sunroof models. A 3.3kW wallbox charger or a 7.2kW rapid home charger are available. It also has DC quick charging capabilities.
Tata Punch.ev Price & Release Date
The Tata Punch.ev is expected to be released in India by the end of this month. Its pricing is estimated to begin at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Motors – Electric Vehicle Leadership
Tata Motors has been a market leader in the passenger EV category for some years.
In FY20, the business sold 1,300 electric vehicles, 4,200 in FY21, 19,700 in FY22, 50,000 in FY23, and 38,000 in H1 FY24. It held 40% of the market in FY20, 72% in FY21, 87% in FY22, 84% in FY23, and 73% in H1 FY24.
The Punch.ev is Tata’s third electric vehicle, following the successful Nexon.ev, Tigor.ev, and Tiago.ev.
Architecture by acti.ev
As previously stated, the Tata Punch.ev is the company’s first model to be built on the new acti.ev architecture. According to the business, acti.ev will power Tata’s future electric vehicles in a variety of body shapes and sizes. Acti.ev, according to the business, is a global-ready, future-facing pure electric architecture that allows for the inclusion of software-oriented features.
New acti.ev Architecture – USPs
According to Tata, the acti.ev architecture comprises of the four levels listed below.
Powertrain is the first layer.
acti.ev has an optimized battery pack design with cells that have been tested to advanced worldwide standards, resulting in a 10% increase in energy density. This battery pack design also provides a variety of range options ranging from 300km to 600km. The design also provides for versatility in selecting the proper drivetrain choice for the product, such as AWD, RWD, or FWD. acti.ve can handle 7.2kW to 11kW onboard chargers for AC fast charging and DC fast charging up to 150kW, resulting in an additional 100km range in less than 10 minutes.
Chassis is the second layer.
The second layer of this design can accommodate numerous body types and has a strengthened body structure that can fulfill future Global NCAP/Bharat NCAP safety regulations. With a flat floor and no transmission tunnel, acti.ev maximizes cabin space and storage, giving additional space for people in the cabin. Its lower center of gravity contributes to better driving dynamics and handling.
Electrical Architecture (Layer 3)
acti.ev is a scalable architecture designed for the future, with increased processing power and ADAS level 2 capabilities. The architecture is prepared for ADAS L2+ capabilities, guaranteeing improved safety and navigation requirements. Its 5G capability enables enhanced network speeds as well as seamless communication. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle charging (V2V) technology will also be supported by the architecture.
