Tata Punch EV Facelift launch: For buyers watching India’s entry EV space closely, the new facelift focuses on styling polish, technology upgrades and possibly more range -- without changing the core formula that made the Punch EV popular.
Tata Punch EV Facelift 2026 launch: Prices start from Rs 6.49 Lakh; Check features, specs, and more
Tata Punch EV facelift 2026 was launched in India today, marking the model’s first major update since its debut. The refreshed electric SUV brings design tweaks and feature upgrades, with bookings opening alongside the launch and deliveries expected soon after.
For buyers watching India’s entry-level EV space closely, the update focuses on styling polish, technology upgrades and better range -- without changing the core formula that made the Punch EV popular.
The Punch.ev facelift offers lifetime battery warranty with unlimited kms, a first in industry.
The new product democratises EV adoption, Tata Motors MD Shailesh Chandra said at the launch event in Mumbai.
"With a real-world range of ~355 km, fast charging capability, a lifetime HV battery warranty and a highly accessible price point, the Punch.ev facelift resolves the core concerns that have thus far held customers back from choosing an entry level EV as their primary car, he added.
"The new Punch.ev brings together everything customers seek in not just their first electric car but also their first household car, by holistically addressing the key barriers limiting EV ownership -- affordability, range confidence, charging convenience, and battery assurance; thereby solving the full equation for mainstream EV adoption at scale," TATA.ev said in a press release.
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Among 16 lakh passenger cars priced upwards of Rs 12 lakh that are sold annually, EVs number stands around 1.60 lakh, or 10 per cent penetration, Shailesh Chandra said, adding that on the contrast, the share of EVs in the 30 lakh cars priced below Rs 12 lakh is around 50,000 or just 1.6 per cent.
As per company data, Tata.ev accounted for 40 per cent of the total electric car sales in India in the 2025 calendar year.
The new product features an EV battery with LFP prismatic cells.
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Battery design
1.) protected against high crush load
2.) mechanical and thermal shock resilience
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3.) electrical safety integrity
4.) intelligent calibration control
Compared to global benchmarks, the new Punch.ev has the highest battery pack-to-footprint ratio.
3 charging ops
DC fast charger- CCS2
wallbox charger- 7.2kW
home charger- 3.3kW
New Punch.ev facelift: Additional battery specs
40kWh battery pack
The new Punch.ev has faster charging
20-80% in 26 mins* (range top-up of 135km in 15 mins)
~355km C75 real-world range 468km ARAI (P1+P2) certified range
Safety features
6 Airbags, ESP, ISOFIX as standard
360O surround view camera system
Blind Spot View monitor
Frunk as an accessory
Electronic Parking brake with Autohold
Hill Ascent and Descent Control
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
SOS Calling Function
iTPMS
Entertainment
Arcade.ev app suite with 27 apps
26.03 cm HD infotainment by HARMAN
26.03 cm Digital cockpit with embedded navigation view
Multiple Voice Assistants (“Hey Tata”, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant)
200+ Voice commands in 6 languages
Interiors
Ventilated front Seats
Paddle Shifters
Plush Leatherette Seats
Auto-dimming IRVM
Wireless Smartphone charger
Air purifier
Exteriors
LED headlamps and DRLs as standard
366L Boot space
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
i-High Beam Alert
90 Degree door opening
Just for Delhi NCR: Tata has partnered with Hopcharge for anytime charging, anywhere.
Tata Punch.ev range
The car offers an ARAI certified (P1+P2) range 468 kms, the company said. (ARAI Certified, Urban + Extra Urban (MIDC Part 1 + Part 2), actual performance figures may vary depending on various conditions including driving pattern, etc, it added).
According to Tata.ev, the new car easily tops up the battery with 135 Km of real-world range in just 15 minutes, "roughly the time of a quick tea or coffee break on long drives". (Under test ambient conditions only, the company clarified).
Tata Punch EV Facelift 2026 colour options
Fearless yellow
Bengal rouge
Caramel
Empowered oxide
Supernova copper
Pure grey
Pristine white
Reports say Tata may introduce a larger 40–45kWh battery pack in future updates, aimed at improving real-world range.
Tata Punch EV Facelift price
The introductory ex-showroom price of the Punch.ev facelift starts at Rs 9.69 Lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).
This price point essentially means the new Punch.ev brings EV ownership to near on-road price parity with ICE offerings in the entry-level small-car segment, the company said.
Punch.ev BaaS' (battery EMI) price:
The Baas facility is also on offer with the new launch as an alternative financing option for prospective customers.
BaaS starting price: Rs 6.49 lakh + battery EMI of Rs 2.6 per km.
Charging options
3.3 kW AC charging 10% to 100%- 11.9 hrs for 30 kWH & 14.8 hrs for 40 kWh
7.2 kW AC charging 10% to 100%– 4.5 hrs for 30 kWH & 5.3 hrs for 40 kWh
