Tata Nexon Ev vs Tata Punch Ev

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Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon Ev

Empowered+ A 45 Red Dark

17.89 lakh

Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

1
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

145hp
129 hp

Max Motor Torque

215Nm
154 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Battery Capacity

45 kWh
40 kWh

Charging Time

17.6hrs 10%-100%(15A), 6.6hrs 10%-100%(7.2 kW AC fast charger), 40min 10%-80%(60 kW DC fast charger) hrs
5.3hrs 10%-100%(7.2kW AC), 30min 10%-80%(65kW DC)

Claimed Range

489 km
468 km

User Reported Range

297.0 km
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0-100kph

9.77 s
8.99 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.32 s
4.9 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.68 s
6.19 s

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Turning Radius

5.3 m
5 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Dimensions

Length

3994 mm
3880 mm

Width

1811 mm
1742 mm

Height

1625 mm
1622 mm

Wheelbase

2498 mm
2445 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
195 mm

Boot Capacity

350 litres
366 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1365 kg

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Acoustic Windshield

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Door Pockets

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Sunglass Holder

Powered Tailgate

–

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Cooled Glovebox

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Storage

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Trunk Light

–

Single Pedal Driving

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

Heads Up Display

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto-dimming

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

Cornering Headlights

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Illuminated Logo

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Sequential Turn Indicators

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

–

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

–

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seats

–
Leatherette

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL
–

Speakers

4
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Geo Fence

–

Phone App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

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Hi Autocar Team, I currently own a 2016 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel, which I plan to keep for highway trips, long-distance travel and as a backup vehicle. I am looking to buy a second car purely as a city EV for Chennai, with a budget of around Rs 15 lakh on-road, though I can stretch slightly if justified. My typical usage includes daily city driving, client meetings, airport runs and occasional family outings. I drive around 10,000km per year and usually keep my cars for 7-9 years or until they reach around 1 lakh kilometres. My priorities are: ride comfort and suspension, reliability over 7-9 years, battery warranty and long-term ownership confidence, service network and availability of parts, ease of driving and parking in city traffic, resale value after 7-9 years, and real-world range of at least 300km. I have already test-driven several EVs, including the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta EV, Kia Carens EV, MG ZS EV, Maruti e Vitara and VinFast VF 6. While I liked the Mahindra and VinFast products, I am now wondering whether a smaller and more affordable EV makes more sense since I already have the Ciaz for highway duties. Which EV would you recommend as the best secondary city car for long-term ownership in India today? Would you choose the Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV, Tiago EV, MG Windsor EV or another option altogether? Looking forward to your advice.