Tata Punch Ev vs Tata Nexon Ev

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Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.79 lakh

Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon Ev

Empowered+ A 45 Red Dark

17.69 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC motor

Number of Motors

1
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

129 hp
145hp

Max Motor Torque

154 Nm
215Nm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

Battery Capacity

40 kWh
45 kWh

Charging Time

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

Claimed Range

468 km
489 km

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Range

–
297.0 km

0-100kph

–
9.77 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.32 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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6.68 s

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 m
5.3 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Dimensions

Length

3880 mm
3994 mm

Width

1742 mm
1811 mm

Height

1622 mm
1625 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2498 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm
190 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

366 litres
350 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Dead Pedal

Rear AC Vents

Door Pockets

Push Button Start

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Driving Modes

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Glove Box

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Auto Parking

Sunroof

Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

Trunk Light

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Single Pedal Driving

–

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Remote Locking

Acoustic Windshield

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Powered Tailgate

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Rear Washer/Wiper

Hill Descent Control

Blind Spot Monitor

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Dashcam

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
Auto

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Defogger

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Exterior

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Roof Rails

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Sequential Turn Indicators

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

LED taillights

–

Spoiler

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Average Fuel Consumption

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Front Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seats

Leatherette
–

Third Row Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Seat Count

5
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Tachometer

–

Shift Indicator

–

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Steering Audio Controls

Rear Entertainment Screens

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Video Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

USB Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

AUX Input

Front Passenger Screen

–

CD Player

Audio System

Display

10.24-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Gesture Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Branded Music System

–
JBL

Speakers

–
4

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

•11w

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.

Verified
•11w

Pick the Tata Nexon EV 45kWh. For a Chennai city car, it rides over broken roads better than most, slips into tight parking spaces, and still delivers over 300km on a single charge. You already have the Ciaz for highway duties, so the Nexon EV’s size, light steering and good visibility make daily client visits and airport runs stress-free.For long-term ownership, Tata’s EV footprint is the widest in India today, with parts and service support across most cities, and the 8-year/1.6 lakh km battery warranty aligns well with your 7-9 year ownership plan. The battery chemistry also handles heat well, which matters in Chennai. Running costs remain low, and strong demand should help resale values compared to many other EVs.The Punch EV and Tiago EV are good options too, but they will fall well short of your requirement of 300km-plus on a single charge. The MG Windsor EV is worth considering if you want a more spacious cabin, though the real-world range of this MPV is not as strong as the Nexon EV’s.One honest niggle: Tata’s service quality can be inconsistent, so make sure you choose a good dealer with a strong reputation.

VehicleTata Nexon EV
VehicleTata Punch EV
VehicleTata Tiago EV
VehicleMG Windsor
•15w

Sir, how is the rear suspension and ride quality of the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One and Two? I tested the Pack Three and found the rear seat very boat-like with too much movement both vertically and sideways, which can get nauseating for rear-seat passengers. Is the suspension setup in Pack One and Two any better? Should I instead go for the Harrier EV 75 RWD if I want better ride quality, or should I wait for the Sierra EV? I want an EV bigger than the Nexon, but I do not like the Curvv EV and was thinking of avoiding Mahindra because of the suspension. I tried the Nexon EV and new Punch EV and found their rear suspension much better than the XEV 9e and even the eVitara. Please guide.

Verified
•15w

What you felt in the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three is a fair observation. The XEV 9e does have a softer suspension tune, and for some rear seat passengers, that can translate into a floaty, slightly boat-like vertical movement over undulations, which can feel uncomfortable or even nauseating if you are sensitive to that kind of motion. As far as we know, there is no major suspension hardware difference between Pack One, Two and Three that fundamentally changes this character, so we would not expect the lower variants to feel significantly different in this regard.If rear seat ride quality and body control are a major priority, the Tata Harrier EV is the better option right now. It feels more tied down, composed and generally better controlled from the rear, without that excessive floatiness. If you still want to stay with Mahindra, the XEV 9e actually feels more balanced in this respect and does not have the same exaggerated bouncy character as the XEV 9S.That said, since you are clearly particular about ride quality and already like how Tata’s EVs are tuned, we would absolutely suggest waiting for the Tata Sierra EV as well, especially since its launch is right around the corner. It should sit in that sweet spot above the Nexon EV in size while potentially offering the kind of more settled suspension setup you seem to prefer.

VehicleMahindra XEV 9e
VehicleMahindra XEV 9S
VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleTata Nexon EV
VehicleTata Harrier EV