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Tata Motors Launches Facelifted Punch EV With BaaS Entry at ₹6.49 Lakh

BaaS shifts battery cost to a per‑kilometre rental to lower the purchase price.

Overview

  • Bookings are open with an ex‑showroom starting price of ₹9.69 lakh, or ₹6.49 lakh under BaaS with a ₹2.6 per km battery rental.
  • Two battery options are offered: 30 kWh medium‑range and a new 40 kWh long‑range pack rated at up to 468 km by ARAI.
  • Coverage cites real‑world range expectations of roughly 335–355 km for the 40 kWh variant based on launch materials.
  • Tata claims rapid charging performance: about 135 km in 15 minutes and 0–80% in roughly 26 minutes on a 65 kW DC fast charger, with CCS2, 7.2 kW wallbox and 3.3 kW home charging supported.
  • The model gets a lifetime battery warranty, LFP prismatic cells on the Acti.ev platform, six airbags as standard, and upgrades including 10.25‑inch infotainment and driver displays, a 360° camera, wireless charging and ventilated front seats; the base variant is ₹30,000 cheaper than before.