Tata Punch EV facelift: Five big changes you need to know

Tata Motors recently launched the Tata Punch ICE facelift, and the Punch EV was next in line for an update. The company has now officially unveiled the Punch EV facelift as well. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2023 debut, bringing subtle design updates, a new colour option, and a few other enhancements. Pre-bookings for the EV are expected to begin soon, with deliveries scheduled to begin right after launch. In this article, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know.

Tata Punch EV facelift: Design changes

The most noticeable changes are at the front. The updated Punch EV does away with the black strip that earlier ran between the headlamps, opting instead for a neater, sealed-off grille area that sharpens its overall look. A full-width LED light strip now joins the daytime running lamps, and the lower section of the front bumper has been subtly revised to enhance the SUV’s contemporary appeal.

The upcoming EV also gets newly designed aero-focused alloy wheels which will likely measure 195/60 R16. Adding to the visual updates is a new body colour inspired by the Harrier’s Sunlit Yellow, which will be offered with a contrasting black roof. While the rear design has yet to be officially revealed, the electric SUV is likely to feature connected LED tail lamps, in line with the petrol-powered Punch. Other highlights will include a charging port at the front, skid plates on both ends, an integrated spoiler, a shark fin antenna and more.




Tata Punch EV facelift: Interior changes

Moving inside, the overall layout will remain the same but will get minor tweaks as seen in the ICE model. It’s expected to get redesigned AC vents and new upholstery choices, along with improved thigh support for the seats. Other interior highlights will include a two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo, piano black centre console, rotary drive selector with a centre screen, touch-sensitive AC control panel, contoured door panels, angular air vents with silver accents and more.

Tata Punch EV facelift: Feature additions and safety

The e-SUV is expected to get a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a new UI. It continues to get other features such as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, voice-enabled single-pane electric sunroof, automatic climate control, LED headlamps with DRLs, multi-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, an auto-dimming IRVM, arcade. ev suite and connected car tech. Expected safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, 360-degree camera, and front and rear parking sensors. Speculation suggests that the Punch EV facelift could be offered with Level 2 ADAS, but the company has not officially confirmed this feature yet.


Tata Punch EV facelift: Battery, motor and range

The Punch EV is expected to carry forward the same battery pack options - 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 190 Nm of torque, and the standard variants put out 82hp of power and 114Nm torque. Tata claims that the Long Range variants can sprint from 0-100kph in under 9.5 seconds, and the standard models take 13.5 seconds. It will continue to get a 3.3kW wall box charger and a 7.2kW fast charger. The Punch EV will also support DC fast charging and Tata claims it can be charged from 10-80 per cent in 56 minutes using a 50kW fast charger.

Even though the Punch EV facelift is expected to retain the same battery and motor setup as the current model, it could deliver a slightly improved driving range due to updated software calibrations.

Tata Punch EV facelift: Launch date and expected price

The Tata Punch facelift will be launched on February 20, 2026. As for pricing, the Punch EV facelift is expected to come in at a mild premium over the outgoing model and is expected to be priced from Rs 10.2 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch EV facelift will continue to rival the Citroen eC3.