Tata Punch EV was launched on February 20, 2026. It offers 6 variants priced between ₹9.69 Lakh and ₹12.59 Lakh. The Battery as a Service pricing starts ₹6.49 lakh ex-showroom.
The new Tata Punch EV launched in February 2026, is not a mere face-lift but a tech-lift. Tata has not only changed the exterior styling but has also provided a much needed battery and powertrain upgrades. The two battery options of 30kWh (MR) and 40kWh (LR) replace the outgoing 25kWh and 35kWh. The automobile giant also announced they will be using prismatic LFP cells in the LR variant. To increase efficiency due to added battery capacity and hence weight, they have also incorporated a 6-in-1 electric powertrain which will deliver a real world range of 335-350 kilometers*. With a faster charging speed of 60kW (1.5C), users will be able to charge from 20%-80% in 26 minutes and add 135 kilometers of range in 15 minutes. Priced between ₹9.69 - ₹12.59 Lakh (ex-showroom), Tata Punch EV offers 6 variants to choose from and we pick out the variant which is making waves in the auto community as the value for money variant.
Apart from the standard technical specifications mentioned above which are equipped in all 40kWh variants, the Empowered 40 trim offers rich features and the perfect balance of specifications-features-price equilibrium. At ₹12.29 Lakh ex-showroom, the car comes equipped with the following features:
With 127 bhp power and 154 Nm torque, this variant is the perfect mix of performance and features.
No other automobile company is currently offering a product which offers this mix in this price range. Tata has given all a food for thought with the 2026 Punch EV launch, it is time for others to play catch-up.
Suhail Gulati
Suhail Gulati is the founder of ElecTree and an economist by training. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and has worked in credit, retail banking, and financial stress testing at Barclays and American Express. He founded ElecTree in 2023 — building it into India's dedicated platform for 4-wheeler EV data, sales analysis, and original reporting. His work sits at the intersection of economic analysis and electric mobility — bringing a banker's rigour to a sector that deserves it.