Tata Tiago Ev vs Tata Punch Ev

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Tata Tiago EV

Tata Tiago Ev

Creative Plus 24

9.99 lakh

Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.79 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Motor Power

74.78 hp
129hp

Max Motor Torque

114 Nm
154Nm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

1
1

Gearbox Type

N/A
Auto

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Number of Gears

1
1

Lockable Differential/s

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

Claimed Range

285 km
468 km

Charging Time

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

Battery Capacity

24
40

Autocar Tested EV Range

187.0 km
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

4 Wheel Steer

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.1 m
5 m

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Damper Control

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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

Ride Height Adjust

Spare Wheel

Rear Tyre Size

175/65 R14
195/60 R16

Wheel Size

14 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/65 R14
195/60 R16

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Dimensions

Width

1684 mm
1742 mm

Length

3825 mm
3880 mm

Boot Capacity

240 litres
366 litres

Height

1562 mm
1622 mm

Chassis Type

monocoque
Monocoque

Ground Clearance

165 mm
195 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm
2445 mm

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
None kg

Comfort

Keyless Entry

Cabin Boot Access

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Launch Control

Door Pockets

Comfort Headrest

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Interior Lamps

Driving Modes

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

Electric Tailgate Release

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Single Pedal Driving

Auto Parking

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–

Roof Grab Handles

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Remote Locking

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Cooled Storage

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Automatic Headlamps

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

–

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Monitor

Seat Belt Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Rollover Protection System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Video Recording

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Airbags

6
6

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traffic Sign Recognition

Traction Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Assist System

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Clutch Lock

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

Hill Start Assist

Curtain Airbag

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Lane Keep Assist

Brake Fade Support

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Boot Open Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Exterior

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Wheel Arch Cladding

LED DRLs

Stop Lamp

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Spoiler

–

Puddle Lamps

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

LED taillights

–

Rub Strips

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Illuminated Logo

Projector Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Cornering Headlights

Cornering Foglamps

Connected LED

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Roof Rails

–

Interior

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Rear Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Massage Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Premium-fabric
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Individual Chairs at Rear

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Third Row Seats

–

Seats

–
Leatherette

Entertainment

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Front Passenger Screen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Video Player

USB Input

CD Player

Branded Music System

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

AUX Input

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Audio System

Speakers

4
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Gesture Controls

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

•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
•4w

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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