Tata Motors Launches Punch.ev to Drive Entry-Level EV Adoption

• Tata Motors launched the facelift version of the Punch EV, aiming to democratize entry-level EV adoption.
• Entry-level EVs account for almost two-thirds of electric car demand in India.
• The Punch.ev starts at Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai), with an alternate financing option at Rs 6.49 lakh plus battery EMI.
• The new Punch.ev features a 40 kWh LFP prismatic cell battery, offering a real-world range of around 355 km and fast charging (20-80% in 26 minutes).
• Tata Motors emphasizes electrifying the sub-Rs 12 lakh car segment, where EV penetration is currently low (1.6%), to achieve mainstream EV adoption.