2026 Tata Punch EV Facelift Features Overview
The Punch EV is sold in five feature levels: Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered and Empowered+ S. The Smart comes only with the 30 kWh battery, the Smart+ comes with both 30 kWh and 40 kWh, and the Adventure, Empowered and Empowered+ S come only with the 40 kWh battery. Every level includes six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, hill hold, iTPMS, ISOFIX and smart digital DRLs. Each step up adds more comfort, tech and safety. The table below shows the main differences.
Tata Punch EV Features Comparison Table
| Feature | Smart | Smart+ | Adventure | Empowered | Empowered+ S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | – | 20.32 cm Harman | 20.32 cm Harman | 26.03 cm Harman | 26.03 cm Harman |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | – | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
| Camera | – | Rear camera (40 kWh only) | Rear camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
| Wheels | R15 steel with hubcaps | R15 steel (30 kWh) / R16 steel (40 kWh) | R16 steel | R16 diamond-cut alloys | R16 diamond-cut alloys |
| Paddle shifters for regen | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EPB with auto hold | – | 40 kWh only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push button start | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | – | – | – | – | Voice-assisted electric |
| Ventilated front seats | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | – | – | – | – | Yes |
Tata Punch EV Exterior Features
On the outside, the Smart gets smart digital DRLs, ORVMs with side indicators, an electric tailgate release and R15 steel wheels with hubcaps. The Smart+ adds a shark-fin antenna, and its 40 kWh version moves to R16 steel wheels. The Adventure brings electrically adjustable ORVMs. The Empowered steps up with R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, electric auto-folding ORVMs, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, a rear wiper with defogger, a dual-tone roof and connected tail lamps. The Empowered+ S adds smart LED headlamps, LED fog lamps with cornering function and roof rails.
Tata Punch EV Interior and Comfort Features
Inside, every Punch EV gets automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, front power windows and adjustable rear headrests. The Smart+ adds steering-mounted controls, a remote key and 65W USB-C fast charging ports. The Adventure brings push button start and cruise control. The Empowered adds an air purifier, a front armrest with storage, a cooled glove box and a 15W rear USB-C port. The top Empowered+ S gets a voice-assisted electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, leatherette seats, an auto-dimming IRVM, a rear armrest and a wireless phone charger. Boot space is 366 litres.
Tata Punch EV Infotainment and Tech Features
For tech, the Smart gets a 10.16 cm (4-inch) instrument cluster and iRA.ev connected car tech with smartwatch connectivity. The Smart+ and Adventure get a 20.32 cm (8-inch) Harman touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Empowered and Empowered+ S upgrade to 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.
Tata Punch EV Performance Features
For driving, the 30 kWh versions get two drive modes: City and Sport, and the 40 kWh versions get three: Eco, City and Sport. Multi-mode regenerative braking with four levels is standard, and from the Smart+ onwards you can change it with paddle shifters. The Adventure and above also get hill descent control and EPB with auto hold.
Tata Punch EV Safety Features
For safety, every variant gets six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, hill hold, iTPMS, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, high beam alert and impact sensing auto door unlock. The Punch EV has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and the battery pack and motor are IP67 rated. The Smart+ 40 and Adventure add a reverse parking camera. The Empowered brings a 360-degree camera and a blind spot monitor, and the Empowered+ S adds SOS calling.
Before You Buy
If you want the bigger 40 kWh battery, your choice starts from the Smart+ 40, since the Smart comes only with 30 kWh. If you drive often on highways, the Adventure is worth a look, because it adds cruise control and push button start. For wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 360-degree camera, go for the Empowered or higher. The Empowered+ S makes sense if you want a sunroof and ventilated seats for hot Indian summers.
What's good
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Affordable price tag for a decent family car
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The 300 km true range is more than enough for most commuters
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Excellent road manners and good high-speed stability.
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Uncompromised, robust safety package.
What's not so good
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No spare tyre
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Service experience is a little inconsistent
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Strictly a 4-seater
468Km/c
140Kmph
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