A Closer Look At The New Tata Punch EV Smart 30 Base Variant – What Do You Get For Under Rs 6.50 Lakh?

Tata Punch EV Smart 30 Base Variant Features Explained

The new Tata Punch EV’s starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh ex-showroom is making a splash in the entry-level electric vehicle segment, as customers now have a much more affordable entry point into the practical compact electric SUV segment. For clarity, the Punch EV’s Rs 6.49 lakh price tag comes under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership mode, where the customer rents the battery, owning the Punch EV outright still costs at least Rs 9.69 lakh ex-showroom. Nevertheless, these attractive price tags belong to the base Smart 30 variant of the Punch EV and we now have a clearer picture of what the base variant looks like and offers in terms of features and safety. Here’s a quick specification explainer on the Punch EV base variant.

Punch EV Smart 30 Variant With 30 kWh Battery

Tata Motors has increased the battery capacity for the medium-range and long-range versions by 5 kWh and the Smart 30 variant now gets a 30 kWh battery pack. For perspective, that is the same as the bigger Nexon EV’s medium-range battery capacity but in a lighter and more compact model. This gives the Punch EV Smart 30 an estimated C75 real-world range of 260 to 275 kilometres on a full charge. New Punch EV also gets Tata’s new E-Drive 6-in-1 electric motor, which is more advanced than the Nexon’s Gen 2 motor.

Punch EV Smart 30 Interior

In terms of features, being a base variant means that the Punch EV Smart 30 covers the essentials but misses out on comfort and convenience features. It gets 2 driving modes, a 4.1-inch instrument cluster screen, reflector LED headlamps and DRLs, fabric upholstery, front power windows, 15-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel caps and a pair of rear parking sensors as well. Safety is also well taken care of with 6 airbags, multi-mode regen, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitor and more as standard equipment.

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In terms of what the Smart 30 variant misses out on, it does not offer any entertainment provisions, it does not get the lifetime warranty on the battery and instead offers an 8-year or 1,60 lakh kilometre warranty. The Punch EV Smart 30 also loses out on remote central locking, reverse camera and other convenience features.

Tata Punch EV Smart 30 Base Variant

Overall, if you are looking for a second car for daily errands and commutes within the city, the Punch EV Smart 30 variant offers an attractive entry point into the EV life. It can also be considered for longer trips now, as it gets the larger battery pack that returns more range from the base variant itself.

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