2026 Tata Punch EV facelift vs Old Punch EV: Changes, updates explained

Tata Motors recently launched the updated Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2024 debut, bringing subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes and a few other enhancements. The prices for the new Punch EV facelift start from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with BaaS and battery EMI starting from Rs 2.6/km.

The EV is offered in five variants - Smart, Smart Plus, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered Plus S. Prices for non BaaS variants start from Rs 9.69 lakh and goes upto Rs 12.59 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. In this article, let’s take a look at changes, differences and upgrades over the older model.

Design differences

The overall silhouette of the Punch EV remains the same, with changes largely limited to select exterior elements. At the front, the previously seen connected LED light bar has been removed. In its place, LED daytime running lamps are positioned at the outer edges. The bumper has been revised with a larger air dam and a textured silver faux skid plate, replacing the earlier black strip. The charging port remains in the same location.




In profile, the overall silhouette is unchanged. The SUV continues with blacked-out ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, roof rails, thick body cladding and 16-inch alloy wheels in the same design as before. The ‘Tata. ev’ badge on the lower section of the front doors has been retained. The most noticeable update is at the rear, where the facelift introduces a connected LED tail-lamp setup similar to the ICE-powered Punch, along with a redesigned bumper.


Interior and features

The facelifted model retains the earlier cabin layout, with only minor updates to design and features. The dual-tone interior continues, centred around a free-floating 10.25-inch infotainment screen. However, the colour scheme has shifted to grey and white from the previous black and white combination. The two-spoke illuminated steering wheel remains, as does the lower centre console layout. Rear seat space is unchanged, though the leatherette upholstery now comes in updated shades. The SUV also gets new toggle-style power window switches.

Feature additions are limited. New elements include over-the-air updates, voice commands in six languages, smartwatch connectivity, a high-beam alert and a blind-spot monitor. Most convenience and safety equipment has been carried over. The Punch EV continues with a 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, cruise control, paddle shifters, connected car features and a sunroof.

Battery, range

The older Punch EV got two main variants - Standard and Long Range. The standard gets a 25kWh battery with 315km of MIDC range, and the LR variant gets a 35kWh battery with 421km of MIDC range. The Long Range variants put out 122hp of power and 190Nm of torque, and the standard variants put out 82hp of power and 114Nm torque.

The facelifted Punch EV gets two larger battery pack options - 30 kWh and 40 kWh. The larger battery pack has an ARAI-certified range of 468km on a single charge and a C75 real-world range of 355km. It also supports 65kW DC fast charging, enabling a 20 to 80 per cent charge in 26 minutes and adding up to 135km of range in 15 minutes.