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Binod Yande

•1w

Would you guys recommend the new Punch EV? If so, what are the positives and negatives, and what are the alternatives to this car in a ₹13 to ₹15 lakh budget? It has to be an EV.

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•1w
The Tata Punch EV is a very impressive product and is an ideal city car in many ways. It's got a very smooth powertrain and good ride comfort, and its small size is a virtue in tight city confines. Tata Motors has updated the powertrain, and the promise is of improved real-world efficiency. Charging speeds have also improved with the update, with support for up to 60kW DC charging.
You can get a fully equipped Punch EV Empowered + S 40 within your budget, which packs in plenty of tech features like digital dials, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 360-degree camera.
On the flip side, the Punch EV is comfy for four passengers but will be a squeeze for five. If you need a larger electric car, you could consider the Tata Nexon EV and MG Windsor EV. Both are fine EVs in their own right, but you will have to settle for a lower spec variant within your budget.
Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch EV

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Tata Punch EV

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from ₹10.28 Lakh

Tata Nexon EV

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from ₹13.27 Lakh

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Windsor

from ₹14.85 Lakh

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Sunil

•5d

Be ready for pathetic after sales service of TATA motors Absolutely no quality control over service and never-ending shortage of spares makes it unbearable. Major deal breaker is TATA is not doing anything to improve it.

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Vishal Doke

•3d

Very true

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Akhil Singh

•1d

I am looking for an EV as my daily travel is around 75 km. I have a 3.3kW charging facility free at my office, plus a fast DC charger nearby. My budget is flexible as I am exploring the new Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV, considering the ₹3.5 lakh discount on the Curvv EV. What should be the logical choice, considering I don’t have much experience in driving, hardly, for 4-5 months as of now?

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Among the options you mentioned, the Tata Punch EV Long Range is the most logical choice. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre and park, and its smooth electric power delivery makes city driving very simple for someone with limited driving experience. With your daily running and office charging facility, range should never be a concern. The new car is also very well-priced and a great value for money, thanks to the price cut compared to the older car.The Tata Nexon EV is a good step up if you want more space and a slightly more premium feel. It offers a bigger cabin and boot, which can be useful if you regularly travel with family.The Tata Curvv EV becomes attractive because of the ₹3.5 lakh discount, but it is a larger car and may feel slightly intimidating to drive initially.

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Abhay Pota

•1d

What would be the best automatic SUV under ₹20 lakh with good mileage, a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable rear seat for 3 people? 90% city driving with occasional highway drives.

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Autocar India

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Go for the Honda Elevate VX CVT. It combines a 5-star JNCAP safety rating, smooth city-friendly CVT, and a wide, flat rear bench that can seat three adults comfortably.With 90% city use, the Elevate’s CVT makes stop-and-go driving smooth and jerk-free, which reduces fatigue. Expect about 11-12 kpl in the city and 15-16 kpl on highways from the CVT, so your occasional trips won’t sting on fuel. The rear seat is broad with a near-flat floor and supportive cushioning, so three medium-built adults can sit side-by-side more comfortably than in many midsize SUVs. You can get the top variant within your budget, and there are currently good offers available on the Elevate as well.The one thing you give up is outright punch on fast highways, as overtakes have to be more planned than turbo petrol rivals.

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Posted on: 6 Mar 2026