Tata Punch Ev vs Tata Tiago Ev

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Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.79 lakh

Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago Ev

Creative Plus 24

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Number of Motors

1
1

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Motor Torque

154Nm
114 Nm

Max Motor Power

129hp
74.78 hp

Gearbox Type

Auto
N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Number of Gears

1
1

Lockable Differential/s

Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

40
24

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

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)

Terrain Modes

Claimed Range

468 km
285 km

Autocar Tested EV Range

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187.0 km

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5 m
5.1 m

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

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

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R14

Spare Wheel

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R14

Wheel Size

16 inches
14 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Steel rims with wheel covers

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Boot Capacity

366 litres
240 litres

Width

1742 mm
1684 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2400 mm

Length

3880 mm
3825 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
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Height

1622 mm
1562 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm
165 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

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Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Dead Pedal

Rear Parcel Tray

Door Pockets

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Driving Modes

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Accessory Power Outlet

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

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

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Keyless Entry

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Auto Parking

Sunroof

Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

–

Trunk Light

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Single Pedal Driving

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Cooled Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

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

Traction Control

Hill Start Assist

Automatic Headlamps

Traffic Sign Recognition

Dashcam

Rear Washer/Wiper

Central Locking

Curtain Airbag

Child Safety Lock

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Automatic Wipers

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Monitor

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Electronic Stability Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
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Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Parking Sensors

Rear
rear

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

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

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Illuminated Logo

ORVM turn indicators

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Stop Lamp

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

Roof Rails

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Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Sequential Turn Indicators

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Spoiler

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED taillights

–

Rub Strips

–

Connected LED

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Distance to Empty

Third Row Seats

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Adjustable Front Headrests

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Individual Chairs at Rear

Heated Seats

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Massage Seats

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seats

Leatherette
–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Seat Count

5
5

Shift Indicator

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Seat Material

–
Premium-fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

Steering Audio Controls

MirrorLink

Rear Entertainment Screens

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Steering Phone Controls

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Video Player

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Touchpad

Front Passenger Screen

Display

10.24-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

AUX Input

Gesture Controls

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

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SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

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Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Phone App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Questions you may find useful

•5w

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
•5w

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 its real-world range 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
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