Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus S 40

Tata Punch EV Empowered+ S 40 Features

This variant gets every feature in the Punch EV range. Inside, you get a voice-assisted electric sunroof, ventilated front seats and leatherette seats, which make a big difference in hot Indian summers. You also get a wireless phone charger, an auto-dimming IRVM, a rear armrest, an air purifier, a front armrest with storage and a cooled glove box.

For tech, there’s a 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) Harman touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 26.03 cm digital cockpit with navigation, the Arcade.ev app suite and voice assistants like “Hey Tata”, Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Push button start, cruise control and 65W fast charging ports are also included.

Outside, the Empowered+ S gets smart LED headlamps, LED fog lamps with cornering function, roof rails, R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, electric auto-folding ORVMs, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, a dual-tone roof and connected tail lamps. You can pick from all seven colours, including Fearless Yellow and Empowered Oxide.

For driving, you get three drive modes: Eco, City and Sport, paddle shifters for the four regen levels, EPB with auto hold and hill descent control.

Tata Punch EV Empowered+ S 40 Safety Features

For safety, you get six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, hill hold, hill descent control, iTPMS, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, a blind spot monitor and impact sensing auto door unlock. The Empowered+ S also adds SOS calling, which can call for help after an accident. The Punch EV has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and the battery and motor are IP67 rated.

Tata Punch EV Empowered+ S 40 Range and Charging

The Empowered+ S 40 has a certified range of 468 km. Tata’s own real-world estimate is 335 to 355 km, and actual range depends on speed, traffic, AC use and road conditions. With a 65 kW DC fast charger, it goes from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes, and a 15-minute top-up can add up to 135 km. At home, a 7.2 kW AC wall box charges it from 10 to 100% in about 5 hours 18 minutes. The battery gets a lifetime warranty for the first private owner.

What the Empowered+ S 40 Does Not Have

Even as the top variant, the Empowered+ S does not get ADAS or rear AC vents. If these matter to you, compare it with bigger EVs like the Nexon EV before you decide.

What the Empowered+ S 40 Adds Over the Empowered 40

The Empowered+ S 40 has the same battery, motor and range as the Empowered 40. For just Rs 30,000 more, it adds a voice-assisted electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, leatherette seats, smart LED headlamps, LED fog lamps with cornering, a wireless phone charger, an auto-dimming IRVM, SOS calling, roof rails and a rear armrest.

Who Should Buy the Tata Punch EV Empowered+ S 40?

This variant suits buyers who want the fully loaded Punch EV. Since it costs only Rs 30,000 more than the Empowered, you get a sunroof, ventilated seats and a wireless charger for a small extra amount, which makes it good value for a top variant. It works well for families who want comfort, tech and safety in a compact EV with 468 km of range.

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What's good

• Affordable price tag for a decent family car
• The 300 km true range is more than enough for most commuters
• Excellent road manners and good high-speed stability.
• Uncompromised, robust safety package.

What's not so good

• No spare tyre
• Service experience is a little inconsistent
• Strictly a 4-seater