Tata Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Comparison

When it comes to electric SUVs in India, Tata has definitely been at the forefront with its technologically advanced and safe cars. Two such products from the house of Tata include the Punch EV and the Nexon EV. Both are different in terms of body types - Punch being a micro SUV and Nexon being a sub-compact SUV.

We have picked the range-topping Empowered Plus Long Range Fast Charging variant of the Punch EV which comes for Rs. 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom, for this comparison. It is, thus, only fair to compare the former with the Nexon EV’s Fearless variant priced at Rs. 15.99 lakh.

Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Technical Specification

Car	Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC	Nexon EV Fearless
Battery capacity kWh	35	30
Power	120 bhp	127 bhp
Torque	190 Nm	215 Nm
Range	421 km	325 km
Dimensions (L x W x H)	3.8 mm x 1.7 mm x 1.6 mm	3.9 mm x 1.8 mm x 1.6 mm
DC charging time (50 kW)	56 minutes (10-80%)	56 minutes (10-80%)
AC charging time (7.2 kW)	5 hours (10-100%)	4 hours (10-100%)
0-100 kmph	9.5 seconds	9.2 seconds
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs. 15.49 lakh	Rs. 15.99 lakh

Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Dimensions

The SUVs are very similar in dimensions and maintain the sub four metre silhouette, with the Punch EV measuring 3.8 mm, 1.7 mm and 1.6 mm in length, breadth and height, while the Nexon EV measures 3.9 mm, 1.8 mm and 1.6 mm respectively. 

In the Punch EV Fearless, you get a driver and passenger airbag besides side airbags at the front. Other safety features include an anti-lock braking system, tyre pressure monitoring system, child safety lock and keyless entry.

Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Features

The Tata Punch EV gets LED fog lamps, cruise control, a front USB charger, paddle shifters, an air purifier, navigation in the cockpit, a voice-assisted sunroof, ventilated leatherette seats and automatic headlamps. The digital cluster in the micro-SUV measures 10.25 inches. 

On the other hand, the Nexon EV in the Fearless variant gets a one-touch driver’s window, USB charger, rear AC vents and trunk light but misses out on ventilated seats, automatic headlamps and a voice-assisted sunroof. Apart from the above mentioned features, there is a 10.24-inch touchscreen with Harman speaker setup.

Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Safety

The range-topping Punch EV comes with six airbags - Driver and front passenger, 2 curtains, 1 each for the driver side and passenger). Apart from those, it scored 5 stars in the Bharat National Car Assessment Programme, making it India’s safest electric vehicle. 

Punch EV Empowered+ LR FC vs Nexon EV Fearless: Battery and Charging Options

The smaller Punch EV gets a 35 kW battery pack in the long-range iteration. Tata claims that the SUV is capable of going for up to 421 kilometres on a single charge and makes 120 horsepower and 190 Newton metres of torque. With a DC charger of 50 kW, it will take 56 minutes to charge from 10 to 80%, while AC charging time from 10 to 100% is 5 hours.

With the Nexon EV Fearless, 50 kW DC fast charging time from 10 to 80% is 56 minutes. The 7.2 kW AC charging time, however, is less than the Punch EV by 1 hour at 4 hours. Power and torque figures are 127 bhp and 215 Nm respectively. The range claimed by the homegrown brand is 325 kilometres.

Conclusion

To sum things up, it can be inferred that the Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range Fast Charging variant differs from the Nexon EV Fearless trim in a variety of areas including size, features and price. No doubt that the Punch EV’s said variant has a lot of equipment on offer, but we think that it is a bit overpriced at Rs. 15.49 lakh ex-showroom. Also, you will have to consider the car’s running cost depending on your daily travel. 

On the other hand, the Nexon EV’s Fearless trim coming at Rs. 15.99 lakh is decently priced in the segment but misses out on a lot of features like automatic headlamps, ventilated seats and a voice-assisted sunroof, which may be crucial to many. If you can stretch your budget, we recommend opting for the Nexon EV Empowered variant.