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Punch EV
6/9 winsEx-showroom₹9.69–12.59L
On-road₹10.07L
Punch EVvsNexon EV
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Nexon EV
2/9 winsEx-showroom₹12.49–17.69L
On-road₹12.95L
Get the Punch EV — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the Nexon EV if acceleration matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Punch EV
Punch EV leads on price, range and efficiency. Nexon EV is the closest alternative, ahead on acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Punch EV₹10.07LBest in this comparison
Nexon EV₹12.95L
Claimed range
Punch EV468 kmBest in this comparison
Nexon EV465 km
Energy useLower is better
Punch EV8.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Nexon EV9.7 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Punch EV366 LBest in this comparison
Nexon EV350 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Punch EV26 minBest in this comparison
Nexon EV56 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Punch EVNot rated
Nexon EV5 ★ BNCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Punch EVNexon EV
Claimed range
Punch EVBest in this comparison468km
Nexon EV465km
On-road priceDelhi
Punch EVBest in this comparison₹10.07L
Nexon EV₹12.95L
Batterygross
Punch EV40kWh
Nexon EVBest in this comparison45kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Punch EVBest in this comparison26min
Nexon EV56min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Punch EV9.0s
Nexon EVBest in this comparison8.9s
Power
Punch EVNot published
Nexon EV106kW
Boot space
Punch EVBest in this comparison366L
Nexon EV350L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Punch EVNot rated
Nexon EV5 ★ BNCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Punch EV 5Nexon EV 0Tie / no winner 3
Value
Punch EV
₹10.07L — ₹2.88L less on-road than the Nexon EV.
Range · too close to call
Punch EV & Nexon EV
Within 2% of each other: Punch EV 468 km vs Nexon EV 465 km.
Efficiency
Punch EV
8.5 kWh/100 km — 1.1 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Nexon EV.
Performance · too close to call
Nexon EV & Punch EV
Within 2% of each other: Nexon EV 8.9 s vs Punch EV 9.0 s.
DC fast charging
Punch EV
189 km — 102 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Nexon EV.
Home charging
Punch EV
5.3 h — 3.2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Nexon EV.
Space
Punch EV
366 L — 16 L more boot space than the Nexon EV.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Punch EV
Punch EV 100%Nexon EV 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹10.07L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 8.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹10.64L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Punch EVBest in this comparison328–374km
Nexon EV326–372km
Punch EV should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Punch EVBest in this comparison189km / 15 min
Nexon EV87km / 15 min
Punch EV adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Punch EVBest in this comparison88km / hour
Nexon EV55km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Punch EV soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Punch EVBest in this comparison₹0.80/km
Nexon EV₹0.91/km
Punch EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Punch EVBest in this comparison₹2,151
Nexon EV₹2,785
You pay the least for each km of range with the Punch EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Punch EVNot published
Nexon EV8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Nexon EV publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsPunch EV
₹10.64L
Nexon EV
₹13.60L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingPunch EV is cheapest to own — ₹2,96,051 less than the Nexon EV over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Punch EVBest in this comparison₹16,912Loan ₹8,05,256 · interest ₹2,09,456
Nexon EV₹21,757Loan ₹10,35,976 · interest ₹2,69,469
The Punch EV costs ₹4,846 less a month than the Nexon EV.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Punch EVBest in this comparison₹964₹0.80/km
Nexon EV₹1,092₹0.91/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹88,466 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Punch EV | Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9,69,000 | ₹12,49,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹29,070 | ₹37,470 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹10,06,570 | ₹12,94,970 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Punch EVNexon EV
The Nexon EV is the longest — 114 mm longer than the Punch EV.
Length
3,880 mm
3,994 mm
Width
1,742 mm
1,811 mm
Height
1,622 mm
1,616 mm
Wheelbase
2,445 mm
2,498 mm
Ground clearance
195 mm
190 mm
Boot space
366 L
350 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Punch EVNexon EV
SpecificationPunch EVNexon EV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi40 kWh (gross)45 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei468 kmBest in this comparison465 km
Efficiencyi8.5 kWh/100km9.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 3 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i26 minBest in this comparison56 min
AC Home Charging (full)5.3 hrBest in this comparison8.5 hr
Charging PortCCS2CCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedYes
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
PowerNot published106 kW
TorqueNot published215 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h9s8.9sBest in this comparison
Top Speed150 km/h150 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedEco, City, Sport
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length3880 mm3994 mm
Width1742 mm1811 mm
Height1622 mm1616 mm
Wheelbase2445 mm2498 mm
Ground Clearance195 mmBest in this comparison190 mm
Boot Space366 LBest in this comparison350 L
Kerb WeightNot published1437 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 6 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)
AirbagsNot published6
ADASNot publishedYes
ABSNot publishedYes
ESCNot publishedYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedYes
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 1 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,60,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Tata Motors Punch EV
- +Pro: 468 km ARAI range on the 40kWh pack
- +Pro: Battery-as-a-Service purchase option
- +Pro: Lifetime battery warranty on the 40kWh pack
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (9.0 s)
- −Con: No current crash-test rating
Tata Motors Nexon EV
- +Pro: 465 km ARAI range
- +Pro: Ventilated front seats
- +Pro: Segment-first sunroof
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹12.95L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (465 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (9.7 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Punch EV or Nexon EV?
The Punch EV claims the most at 468 km, followed by the Nexon EV (465 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Punch EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹10.07L — ₹2.88L less than the Nexon EV. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Punch EV works out cheapest at ₹10.64L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Punch EV adds the most range — about 189 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 26 min). On a home AC charger the Punch EV is quickest to full, at 5.3 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Punch EV has the biggest boot (366 L), while the Nexon EV has the longest wheelbase (2,498 mm). The Nexon EV (5 ★ BNCAP) has a current crash-test rating.