Tata Punch Electric Drive Impressions | Gagan Choudhary
Summary
TLDRGagan reviews the Tata Punch EV, having driven it for 6-7 hours and about 100km. He discusses the car's new dedicated EV platform, pricing, range, performance, features, fit and finish, rear seat space, boot space, ride quality, ground clearance, and more. Gagan feels it lacks in certain areas like range and fit-finish for the price. He recommends getting the higher variant with more features and the longer range battery. Overall a good urban EV but expensive for what it offers compared to rivals.
Takeaways
- 😊 The Tata Punch EV is based on a new dedicated EV platform called Alpha architecture
- 🚗 The Punch EV has decent ride quality and handling due to the new platform
- 🔋 The Punch EV comes in two battery pack options - 25 kWh and 35 kWh
- ⚡ The 35 kWh version produces 120 hp and 190 Nm torque
- 🛣️ Real world range is around 280 km for the 35 kWh version
- 💰 The Punch EV is priced between Rs 13 - 16 lakhs ex-showroom
- 🧐 Fit and finish levels are improved but could be better for the price
- 😕 Rear seat space is less compared to regular Punch
- 🛒 Boot space of 366 liters is adequate but packaging could be improved
- 👍 Loaded with features like 360 camera, connected car tech etc
Q & A
What is the Acti.EV platform that the Tata Punch EV is based on?
-The Tata Punch EV is based on a new dedicated EV platform called Acti.EV. This modular platform can be scaled to build different sized EVs and will also underpin future Tata EVs like the Curve, Harrier EV, Sierra EV etc.
How much boot space does the Tata Punch EV offer?
-The Tata Punch EV offers 366 liters of boot space, which is the same as the regular Punch. However, the boot space is not very usable and you may not be able to fit in too many bags.
What is the real world driving range offered by the Tata Punch EV?
-Based on mixed driving conditions with 2 people in the car and AC on, the expected real world range is around 280 km. In city conditions only, it may go slightly higher to 300 km.
What charging cable related safety features does the Punch EV have?
-The Tata Punch EV has a manual release lever to open the charging lid in case the touchscreen panel fails. It also has a finger insert slot to manually unlock the charging gun/connector if it gets stuck.
Does the Tata Punch EV get a spare tire?
-No, the Tata Punch EV does not get a spare tire as standard. It only comes with a puncture repair kit.
What drive modes are offered in the Punch EV?
-The Tata Punch EV comes with 3 drive modes - City, Sport and Economy. Each mode has a distinct calibration that changes characteristics like throttle response, acceleration and regeneration levels.
What safety features does the Tata Punch EV get?
-Safety features in the Punch EV include - dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and electronic stability control features.
Does every variant of the Punch EV get fast charging support?
-No, only the top long range variant of the Punch EV gets DC fast charging support. The lower standard range variants miss out on this feature.
What is the on road starting price of the Tata Punch EV?
-The Tata Punch EV is priced between Rs. 13 - 16 lakh rupees. With registration, insurance etc. the on road starting price comes to around Rs. 15 lakh.
What are some drawbacks of the Tata Punch EV?
-Some drawbacks include average fit & finish, lack of space compared to rivals, AC controls not having physical buttons, no LED cabin lamps at the rear and no single touch up & down driver window.
Outlines
😊 Introducing the Tata Punch EV
The host introduces himself and the video where he will be reviewing the Tata Punch EV. He has driven it for 100km and will share his likes/dislikes, who should buy it, and everything about it. The Punch EV is built on a new dedicated EV platform called ALFA which will underpin future EVs. This increases costs but enables better packaging and modularity.
🚗 Driving Experience and Performance
The Punch EV gets two battery pack options - 25kWh standard and 35kWh long range. The long range is recommended for highway and hilly area usage. Punch EV accelerates well but the throttle calibration can be improved. Top speed is limited to 120kmph. Different drive modes change steering weight and throttle response.
🛠 Interior Space, Features and Ergonomics
Rear seat space is less than regular Punch. Touch controls for AC is controversial since some buttons should be physical. Gets features like 360 camera and 10.25 inch screens with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Ergonomics of indicator and wiper stalks need improvement. Space is decent but could have been better designed.
🚦 Braking, Ride Quality and Handling
Braking could have been better but is decent overall. Ride quality is good, handles bad roads well due to 190mm ground clearance. Took it off-road too. Handling is neutral. Sport mode makes it more aggressive. Traction control and ESP provided as standard.
🔋 Range, Charging and Variants
Real world range will be around 280km for city/highway mix for 2 people with AC on. Avoid base variant as many features missing. Mid XT variant makes more sense. For the price, fit-finish and range could have been better. XUV400 is an alternative for space.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡EV platform
💡Range
💡Charging
💡Performance
💡Technology
💡Safety
💡Comfort
💡Practicality
💡Value
💡Design
Highlights
Punch EV is built on a new dedicated EV platform called Acti.EV
Modular Acti.EV platform allows batteries to be placed efficiently
Punch EV has good ground clearance of 190mm due to flat battery placement
Top-end model gets electronic parking brake and other advanced features
Boot space is same as regular Punch at 366 liters
25 kWh battery gives 200 km range, 35 kWh gives 300 km range
Ride quality is good thanks to long travel suspension
Rear seat space is less compared to regular Punch
Top model with all features costs around 16 lakh on-road
Real world highway range will be around 250 km
Fit and finish can be improved, some inconsistencies remain
Braking could be better, takes more distance to stop
XUV400 offers more value currently at similar price point
Nexon EV makes better sense if looking for cheaper EV option
Adventure trim offers best value if buying Punch EV
Transcripts
Hello friends, my name is Gagan
and welcome to today's video
Where I have the Tata Punch EV
I've driven the Tata Punch EV nicely for almost 100km
I never say 100 km nice
But it is an EV and
We've experienced almost 6-7 hours of driving.
So according to that, what are the things that I like or dislike,
which are not worth the price?
Many people may find it expensive
Especially when you compare it with the Punch
Let's talk about everything,
who should buy it, who should not buy it? and
everything else
So first of all, I want to tell you one thing
Which will be very important in the upcoming review
This is not based on the Punch
It isn't based on the punch, platform, chassis, etc.
Actually, Tata has made some changes here
This car may look like a punch from above
In fact, It has the doors of Punch,
Wheelbase like Punch, many things are the same
But the platform below has changed
It is a platform called Acti.EV
In the coming time, Curve, Harrier, Sierra, etc will be made
It is possible that Altros will also come
I don't think Tata is serious about bringing Altros.
But if it comes, it will come on this platform
The platform is very simple, a straight platform
Because of which more batteries can be installed
The modular platform can be made big or small
So, different cars can come on the same platform
Because it is on a new platform
So, they must have spent money on development
So, you can expect a little more money because of that
If these things would have been fitted only in the Punch and given
So again, the same Tigor, Tiago range would have been offered
More things could have been done
And complications, etc...
That's why they have brought the Punch EV directly on the new platform
However, because of this platform
There are some good things and some bad things
The good thing is that the ground clearance is very good
It is completely 190mm, it is completely flat
We have also taken it off-road
Because of its approach departure angle
It was very good off the road.
There's no problem with the bad roads
It has become a little more car-like
It doesn't feel like the weight distribution is different
When you drive it, it feels a little better
The problem is that because
Tata has invested money
The price of the car
If you go to buy it
You will have to pay somewhere between 13 lakhs to 16 lakhs
But still, the range is not as good
A little more battery pack could have been used.
You get two capacities, 25 kWh and 35 kWh
Probably they could have extended the long- range version by slightly 39 kWh or 40 kWh
How much is the range?
I think it should be around 300 km
I will talk more about it when I drive it
While driving in the rear
Let me give you a suggestion
Put the mudflaps on it
Otherwise, the one behind you will abuse you
That he has put all the mud on my face
So, pay attention to that
But overall fit and finish levels
As I told you in the punch video
This is Tata's best car in terms of fit and finish
It has been improved a little
I can still count 20 cons in 20 seconds
I will tell you some important things
But It has not been improved much
but the improvement is coming gradually
There is a small thing about the boot space
I think when Tata was changing a lot of things.
They could have made the boot space a little better.
With 366 liters
The boot space is the same
As it comes in the Punch.
It's just that the way it is made
You won't be able to keep a lot of stuff, honestly
But it's not an electric game
It's not an EV game
That you are not getting anything
It's not a CNG game
I said electric and EV together
It's not a CNG game that it's eating boot space
It's a good boot space
If you talk about cabin luggage
At least, you'll be able to fit 5 cabin luggage
And you will be able to fit a small bag
If you talk about big luggage
You will be able to fit 1 big luggage and 2 cabin luggage
There shouldn't be much issue in loading
Unless you are a little older
It can be a little higher
Otherwise, there is no such issue
There is something ahead
Come
There is another space ahead
If you are short
In the rear boot space
You have enough space to keep a charging cable
But you have space here too
So, there are some things that stay in your car
Apart from charging cable, puncture kit etc
By the way, it doesn't have a spare tire
If you've another thing that stays in the car regularly
But it is occupying the space there
You can keep it here and forget,
Otherwise, who will keep vegetables here every day.
If you want to bring it
But it can carry a weight of 5 kg
But there is a decent space
There is nothing else
I think it could have been designed better
It seems that a lot of space has been left
That is one thing
One more thing
For redundancy
Which is very important in Tata's product
If your touch panel is not working
And you want to open it
You have a lever here
If you..
It broke
I hope not
It was stuck, It didn't break,
You can open the charging lid from here
Just in case, If there is a problem
We have heard from many Tata owners
that there are multiple issues
If your charging gun gets locked
If you put your finger inside
There is a thing
If you press it, the charging gun will be unlocked
All those things are given here
This is a welcome change
That it is available in the front
If it was given in the rear, there were wires hanging
Many people have reported
That there are wires hanging on the side of the car
You won't see the wire hanging.
You won't see the thick orange wire hanging.
Two big 10.25-inches screens
Both supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
There's no issue
There is a system called Arcade.EV
If you are sitting
And charging
You connect your hotspot
You can watch YouTube, play games
I was playing games last night
You can do a lot of things
The screen is the same as we've seen in Nexon and other cars
If you remember, the screen was getting hanging in the Nexon
In fact, there were similar issues in Harrier
It hasn't been closed once
It has been hanged twice
We still have that issue
The screen given in the middle
Technically, navigation should be visible here
But here in Apple CarPlay
Despite using Google Maps navigation
Here it shows Application not supported
Once it started working, but later it not
Such issues keep coming
But features have been given
In fact, there are many things
Which we didn't expect
Like a 360 degree camera
Which actually does decent work
It has been given here
It working decently good
The quality at night is okay
I won't say it's that good
But it's an acceptable level quality
It's better than Nissan's 360 degree
It's a terrible quality 360-degree.
It's better even in Karol Bagh
Get a new one if you buy a Nissan,
But anyway
What else was there?
Steering feel is good
Ergonomically, the car is sorted
There is an issue with the indicator and the stalk
I will talk about it later,
But There is one more thing
Controversial thing
This AC touch panel
I have some issues with this panel
Honestly, there are 4-5 buttons
Firstly, the button for charging button,
Hazard lamp,
Fog lamp,
These should be physical
Tactile feel should come while touching
This concept
Whoever has given to Tata
It's good, but some buttons should have been physical
Touch screen, AC panel
There is not a single button
Other than, the steering wheel,
And this is not a good sign
Especially coming from a brand
Whose electronics are not strong
But anyway
Fortunately, it didn't get hanged.
Like it did happen with Nexon and Harrier
Nothing like that has happened.
So, that's a good thing
And the rest, 360-degree camera
lock/unlock
You can press it from here as well.
You can press it inside.
But there is one more thing
If you want to unlock the charging gun,
the button for it is provided here.
Then there are things
Which aren't available in the standard variant
That is this centre console.
Which you can see here
A lot of things in the centre console will not come in the lower-range model.
No matter which trim you buy
If you are buying a long-range
So, this jewel-shaped knob,
Electronic parking brake,
Auto hold function,
Hill hold function,
Hill descent function,
You will get all these with the bigger battery pack
Now, there is no problem
Obviously, these features will depend upon
4 disc brakes are included
But the hill hold feature is useful
In this car, it works fine
But in the lower-range battery
It works on the basis of motor
The car starts going backwards
If 4 people are sitting in the car,
it keeps going backwards sometimes
So that can be a problem
So again, if you are running a lot
If you go on the highway or hilly area
A long-range version will be useful to go with
These are some practical spaces
Which are a little troublesome
Like cup holders are a little small
Bottle holders are okay
This area is small,
But I don't have anything major to complain about
So honestly, everything is decent
The seat ventilation makes a lot of noise
But it's okay
It does a good job
So, it solves its purpose
I am sitting in the back seat
The doors open at 90 degrees
And if it was not opening at 90 degrees
It would have been a cramped space
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But anyway, if someone cares about the thud
There's the good thud
There is no problem
Well, the platform has changed, but safety features are loaded
And I believe...
We will check the record
They will still make a safe car
there's no issue
I do not doubt that
The problem is
There is less space in the rear seat
It feels a little more cramped than a regular Punch.
Is this seat got slightly thick?
And the finishing level of the seat is also not that good.
It feels like the cover was put on later and it doesn't
feel like it is a factory fitted cover.
That issue might be there for some people who do a little
bit of nitpicking like me.
But otherwise, there is nothing as such in the back.
I mean, if I see, I am 5 feet 8 inches tall.
I was sitting in the front.
Even if a guy of my height sits in the back, he is
comfortable, there will be no problem.
But four people.
The fifth person will not be able to sit.
The child will definitely sit in the middle.
The floor is not in the middle here because obviously the
platform has been changed.
The floor load has been removed but still there is no such
major thing.
It keeps moving like this if there is nothing in it.
You can see the place to keep the phone.
And below it seems that something should have been there
but that thing has not been given.
Where has it disappeared?
Such feelings come.
So it is top end but one is here and the other is in front.
It looks like an empty plastic panel.
What is missing in the feature?
All the features should be in the top end.
So those little plastic parts have not been changed.
Part sharing Tata is doing a lot.
In fact, many people said in the first video that why are
all these cars looking the same?
Which is a problem with many manufacturers.
If you see, Audi, BMW, all their cars look similar
somewhere.
It is a big problem.
Very few manufacturers are putting a distinguishing factor
in their cars.
So it should be there but it is not.
Cup holders are not available.
You definitely get armrest.
You do not get 60:40 split.
But you get a folding system.
And a big missing thing here is that no light or lamp is
given here.
I don't know how Tata missed it.
It is not on both sides.
It is actually a very big miss.
The only lamp is in front.
So it can be a very problematic thing at night.
A lamp should have been given here.
Apart from that, an ISOFIX style mount is given.
It is a good thing.
Three-pointer seat belt.
All three passengers get it properly.
So it is a good thing.
There is no issue.
You do not get three headrests but you get a three-pointer
seat belt.
That's it.
I did not tell you about the issue with the seat belt.
I think I have not told you yet.
What should I tell you?
I will tell you when I move ahead.
You have to keep it on.
It was such a good feature in Nexon.
I praised it.
It has a weight sensor in it.
They removed it.
They did not like the praise.
What to do?
Okay.
Let's drive.
And the reason for the chime you are hearing is very simple.
And it is simple.
I told you that the rear seat belts of all three passengers
should be on.
Otherwise, it will keep ringing.
It will ring for a while and then stop.
But there was no such issue in Nexon.
There was weight sensing in Nexon.
I actually made a reel while praising it.
That wow!
What a feature it has given.
Then later I came to know that Tata has removed it.
Anyway.
So there was no logic to remove it.
It was not right.
Post-cutting will be said.
But anyway.
So what is the scene here?
Once.
Yes, it has stopped.
What is the scene here?
The first thing is this.
Typical ergonomical issue.
This indicator stalk is a little high.
A little ahead.
I mean in reaching.
These buttons are pressing on both sides.
I don't know when this will be right.
It should be done.
We have made a similar complaint in 3-4 cars.
If someone genuinely watches videos sitting in Tata Motors.
Then call me and say that we have seen your videos.
You have criticized it 2-3 times.
We are working on it.
Or.
We are not working on it.
This is absolutely right.
Whatever is your wish.
Tell me.
This is genuinely.
This button gets pressed as I'm turning the steering.
Prompt comes sometime here and sometime here
And sometimes cruise control gets turned on
Anyway.
This ergonomic issue is present in all their cars.
This steering wheel is new.
This issue has been present in all their cars since earlier.
That is also a little issue.
Apart from that, there isn't such a big ergonomic issue.
You may touch this corner but
But It's not a major issue as seen in Harrier, etc.
What am I doing in the middle of these two big Tata trucks?
I will take it out.
Such a loud sound came.
Wheel got spined
Very powerful.
Anyway.
I came out from the middle of 2 big Tata trucks.
I don't know if it were Tata trucks?
I think one was Bharat Benz, and another must be Tata Truck.
So here, I am driving a long-range version.
Which produces 120 bhp power and 190 Nm torque
The Standard range version.
Or the Normal range version.
You will get 80 bhp and 114 Nm torque in that.
which is less than the regular Punch
Also, it is a bit heavy
But since you are getting torque from zero,
you won't feel that slow here
If we talk about slowness and fastness,
It will take 9.5 seconds for 0-100 km
And in that, it will be 13.5 seconds something
So, my typical suggestion is that if you are one of those
people who drive 150 km in a day or if you are one of those
people who come in the use of highway plus city then please
go with the long range version and don't go with the
standard one The standard
one will be more sensible for those people who have less
running and mostly drive in the city that kind of work can
be done here
Anyway, for Android Auto, there should be a mirror here but
there is no mirror for some reason
It is saying that selected application does not support map
view while Google Maps should come here technically I don't
know why it is showing
Otherwise, it is comfortable to drive
I mean, you can put it in any drive mode
For example, I will put it in sport mode
Was it in sport mode?
Okay, that's why it was leaving the traction completely
So, what is traction mode?
You see, there is literally a feel in it
When you drive in sport mode or city mode, there is a feel
There is a difference between city, sport and economy modes
because there is a slight weight in the steering
But if you are driving in economy drive mode
The car is saying that yes, economy drive mode
If you are driving in economy mode, the acceleration is slow
But there is no restriction in the speed The speed is
increasing and increasing
I can go up to 120 kmph I have reached the economy in 120
kmph
So, there is no such thing Warning has come, over speeding,
please slow down
So, this is a good thing
It doesn't restrict you that you can go to 70 kmph in
economy mode or something like that which is a good part
and the acceleration is good
When you come to level 3 on regeneration
I think economy drive mode is the mode where your pedal
moves softly
Otherwise, let's say you are in sport mode So, your
calculation doesn't work
Let's say you are in sport mode and you want to cruise at
50 kmph
It becomes very difficult to cruise
If you press the pedal lightly, it moves up to 50 kmph
If you leave it, it comes back due to regeneration
So, either bring regeneration to level 1 or you drive in
economy mode
So, I think the calibration, the way the throttle is
pressed should be sorted out
But usually, a person who doesn't do a lot of nitpicking
won't think so much
I am insisting so much because the cost of the car is not
less It's almost 15 lakh rupees for an AXIO room
Then you will buy a charger for 50,000
If you buy a sunroof, then you will have to pay 50,000 If
the car has 16 lakh AXIO room which you have to pay
16,50,000, 16,70,000 So, there are some things in it that
should definitely be counted
One more thing
Now, this window is completely rolled down This will not
roll up in one touch This was the problem with it So, this
was also a small thing that I wanted to highlight
After that, we talked about the braking and all
Fortunately, it worked well
It was good in maneuvering at high speed and overall feel
Although, it feels like the braking of the car could have
been better It feels like the car stops late But, the feel
with the braking is okay I mean, the combination of the
regenerative and electric pedals
I think it is good in this budget
There is nothing to complain about
The ride quality is also good If you have to go on bad roads
No matter how the road conditions of India are
The ride quality is good
In fact, the ground clearance is also good
We drove it off-road
Tata drove it
I couldn't record much from outside
My activities
I will use the footage that Tata has given
If they keep doing it
So, we drove it off-road
Specifically, the car was good on some big boulders
The ground clearance of the car is actually good
So, you won't have any problem if the roads are bad in your
area The ground clearance of 190 mm is there
But, it is also practical
It is not like 190 mm
There is no practicality in writing
There is nothing like that due to departure approach angle
There is also a water wading capacity of 350 mm
In your area
You can remove it without any tension There is no issue
there
Anyway, with electric cars and electric bikes It is a
little hassle-free
If the battery is submerged in water There is no problem
It is sealed
So, there should not be any problem
This thing is called Blind View Monitor
It is good when you give the left indicator
Actually, it covers a decent area
Which you won't see otherwise
But, when you give the right indicator
The situation is a little bad
Because on the right, it is visible
Should I look here or here?
This becomes an issue
But, still, it is given
So, it is good
There is no issue in that
What else was left to tell?
The seat is comfortable
The ventilation of the seat makes a loud noise
But, it is good
There is no issue in that
Again, the lowest variant
The lower variant
I strongly recommend that
Please don't buy the lowest variant
Even if you are selling it, don't buy it
There are some things in that which are not worth it
If you give 50,000-60,000, the next variant
Becomes very useful
Especially, this one
There is no day and night version
There is no day and night version
You have to keep it normal
You have to adjust
So, please don't buy that
There is no logic in that
So, this is my recommendation
There is one more thing
What else can we talk while driving?
Braking could have been better, I think
A little work could have been done
Although, there are 4 discs
How will it behave if there are only 2 discs?
I don't know
It should behave a little differently
We didn't get to drive it
The standard range one
Otherwise, in the long range
For example, look at me 70 It is downhill right now
So, it is easy to maintain
Let's say, I have to maintain 79
So, I didn't press the acceleration too much
Now, if you take the normal slow
It was difficult to maintain speed on the slopes, then
cruise control comes in handy.
Although I have put cruise control on 61kmph, it still
works.
Whatever you want to do, you work accordingly and the car
starts working.
Let's talk about the range.
I think practically 280km or let's say around 280km roughly.
This will work.
I am talking about two people sitting in the car, AC is on,
according to that I am talking about running.
And a mix of city and highway.
Or mostly city.
Let's say 70% city and 30% highway.
I am talking about that situation.
Do I have to get down or go up? I don't know.
I think I had to get down.
If you are talking about driving in cities,
then maybe it can go a little up.
If you drive only on the highway,
then the car won't reach 250kmph.
I think so.
You are one of those people who maintain a speed of 60 kmph in highway corners,
I've seen some Nexon owners who keep driving at 60kmph and say
that we get a range of 300kmph or 500kmph.
You can't be counted.
It's a different matter if drive the car to get range
If you genuinely drive like a normal person on the highway,
Then you'll get the range that I am talking about.
After that, what was I talking about?
After that, we talked about the range.
I think range...
Let me tell you my logic.
I will tell you in conclusion.
This car has power.
Fortunately, traction control, ESP, etc. are provided with the base variant.
So they work properly.
But anyway, listen to my logic.
So, we drove the car properly.
I will write on this,
Sir, bathe me.
Tata people will bathe themselves.
In conclusion, what I wanted to say is
My logic is that you changed the platform.
The cost increased, I understand.
You added a feature and the cost increased,
I understand.
Battery packs are also slightly increased than Tiago and Tigor. I understand
The problem is When I give 17 lakh rupees
I hope that the fit and finish levels will be top-notch.
I hope that I'll get the range which is not 350kmph
But I will get 300kmph at any cost.
Those two things are not possible here.
I think the best variant you can take is Adventure.
That will be the best variant.
You can decide between long range and short range.
If you like full feature loaded
I think you should think about it.
If you give some extra money, you'll get XUV400.
It has more space.
It is a big car. You get everything extra there.
If you give some extra money
you will get a variant of Nexon.
This cycle will run but still
It is not the best value-for-money variant, which you can buy if you look at the top end.
But you can judge it as per your needs.
If you have anything left, let me know.
Wear a helmet and seatbelt,
drive safely,
Thank you.
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