Tata Punch Ev vs Tata Tiago Ev

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Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.99 lakh

Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago Ev

Creative Plus 24

10.09 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

1
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Auto
N/A

Number of Gears

1
1

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

129 hp
74.78 hp

Max Motor Torque

154 Nm
114 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

Battery Capacity

40 kWh
24

Charging Time

5.3hrs 10%-100%(7.2kW AC), 30min 10%-80%(65kW DC)
3.5hrs 10%-100% (7.2kW AC), 35min 10%-80% (30kW DC)

Claimed Range

468 km
285 km

Autocar Tested EV Range

–
187.0 km

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist Beam on Hydraulic Shock Absorber

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
5.1 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
14 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R14

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R14

Wheels

Alloys
Steel rims with wheel covers

Spare Wheel

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

3880 mm
3825 mm

Width

1742 mm
1684 mm

Height

1622 mm
1562 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2400 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

1365 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
monocoque

Boot Capacity

366 litres
240 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

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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

Cabin Boot Access

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Comfort Headrest

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

12 Volt Port

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Safety

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

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
rear

Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

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
–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Defogger

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rollover Protection System

–

Video Recording

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Speed Assist System

–

Clutch Lock

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision 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
LED

Sequential Turn Indicators

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Spoiler

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED taillights

–

Rub Strips

–

Connected LED

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

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

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

Shift Indicator

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Seat Material

–
Premium-fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

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
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Gesture Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Branded Music System

–

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Speakers

–
4

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Connected Car Features

App Details

–

Driving Analytics

–

Summon Mode

–

In Car Payment

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Phone App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

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.