Tata Punch EV Smart Plus vs Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux Long Range: Which EV To Buy?

Modified On Feb 22, 2024 12:08 PM By Shreyash for Tata Punch EV

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Both EVs in this comparison have similar battery pack sizes offering a claimed range of up to 315 km

Tata recently implemented price cuts on two of its best-selling electric cars, one of which is the Tata Tiago EV. Following the price reduction, the Tiago EV's XZ Plus Lux long-range (LR) trim is now closely priced to the Tata Punch EV Smart Plus medium-range (MR) variant. According to Tata, the price cut comes as a result of reduced battery pack cost. Additionally, the company mentioned that it had already factored in reduced battery pack costs when launching the Punch EV so it is unlikely to get any such price revisions in the near future.

Here’s how the specifications of the Punch EV’s one-above-base Smart Plus variant goes against those of the Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux long range variant. Before we get into details, let’s have a look at the prices of these EVs.

Prices

Tata Punch EV Smart Plus (Medium Range)	Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux (Long Range)
Rs 11.49 lakh	Rs 11.39 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

Following a recent price reduction of Rs 15,000, the Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Lux long-range variant now costs Rs 10,000 less than the Punch EV's one-step-above base Smart Plus variant.

Dimensions

	Tata Punch EV	Tata Tiago EV
Length	3857 mm	3769 mm
Width	1742 mm	1677 mm
Height	1633 mm	1536 mm
Wheelbase	2445 mm	2400 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	165 mm
Boot Space	366 litres	240 litres

As a micro SUV, the Tata Punch is longer, wider, and taller than the Tata Tiago EV.
The Punch EV not only provides greater ground clearance than the Tiago EV but also boasts a larger boot (+126 litres) to accommodate a couple more of your soft bags.

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Powertrains

Specifications	Tata Punch EV Smart Plus Medium Range	Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux Long Range
Battery Pack	25 kWh	24 kWh
Power	82 PS	75 PS
Torque	114 Nm	114 Nm
Claimed Range (MIDC)	315 km	315 km

Both EVs here have almost similar sized battery packs offering a claimed range of up to 315 km.
The Punch EV MR has a more powerful electric motor than that of the Tiago LR. Although the torque output of both these variants of the EVs are the same.

Charging

Tata Punch EV Charging Flap

Charger	Charging Time
Charger	Tata Punch EV Smart Plus Medium Range	Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux Long Range
3.3 kW AC Charger (10-100 Percent)	9.4 Hours	8.7 Hours
50 kW DC Fast Charger (10-80 Percent)	56 minutes	58 minutes

Although both EVs here have similar battery packs with a difference of just 1 kWh in their capacities, it becomes more pronounced during the charging time of the two EVs.
Both EVs also support 50 kW DC fast charging, and can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in under one hour.
Tata doesn't offer the option of a 7.2 KW AC charger with the medium range variants of the Punch EV. However, the Tiago EV long range variant can be had with this charger for an additional Rs 50,000.

Features

Features	Tata Punch EV Smart Plus Medium Range	Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech Lux Long Range
Exterior	LED headlights with LED DRLs 15-inch steel wheels with stylised cover	Halogen projector headlights with LED DRLs Fog lamps 14-inch steel wheels with stylised covers
Interior	Dual-tone black & grey dashboard Fabric seat upholstery Height-adjustable driver’s seat Adjustable front & rear headrests	Dual-tone black & grey dashboard Leatherette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel Height adjustable driver’s seat Adjustable front headrests
Comfort & Convenience	Automatic AC with touch controls Air purifier Paddle shifter for regenerative braking modes All four power windows Steering mounted audio controls Drive modes (City & Sport) Day/Night IRVM Cooled glovebox	Automatic AC All-four power windows Multimode regenerative braking Drive modes (City & Sport) Steering mounted controls Cruise control Auto headlights Push button start/stop Rain sensing wipers Rear wiper & defogger Auto-dimming IRVM Electrically adjustable auto-fold ORVMS Cooled glovebox
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen infotainment Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Semi-digital driver’s display 6-speaker sound system	7-inch touchscreen infotainment Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Semi-digital driver’s display 8-speaker sound system
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control Hill hold assist ABS with EBD Tyre pressure monitoring system ISOFIX child seat anchorages Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Tyre pressure monitoring system Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Though the Punch EV Smart Plus is the 1-above-base variant, it is still fairly well-equipped with features such as LED headlights with LED DRLs, auto AC and six airbags.
The Tata Tiago EV’s XZ Plus Lux trim comes with additional features like front fog lamps, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, an 8-speaker sound system, cruise control, rear wiper and washer, and rear defogger, over the Punch EV Smart Plus variant.

Both Punch EV and Tiago EV get a 7-inch touchscreen system with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, automatic AC, cooled glovebox, all four power windows, and multimode regenerative braking.
Despite being a lower-spec model, the Punch EV packs some more safety features than the Tiago EV, such as six airbags, electronic stability control, and hill hold assist. The Tiago EV in comparison only gets dual front airbags.

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If you prioritise convenience features, the Tiago EV is a suitable choice and offers more value for the price. However, if you prioritise space, safety features, and added ground clearance, the Punch EV is the better option for you.

So, which one of these two electric cars would you pick and why? Comment down your thoughts.