Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus vs Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus: Which EV To Buy?

Modified On Feb 20, 2024 10:21 AM By Shreyash for Tata Nexon EV

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At the same price, the smaller Tata Punch EV offers more technology and range than the Tata Nexon EV

With the recent price reduction, the Tata Nexon EV has become more affordable by up to Rs 1.2 lakh, with a starting price of Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It just so happens that is also the ex-showroom price for the top-spec Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range variant.

Tata has stated that it has passed on the benefits of the reduced battery prices to its customers by lowering the prices of the Nexon EV (and the Tiago EV too). On the other hand, for the Punch EV, the automaker mentioned that it had already factored in reduced battery pack costs at the time of its launch in January 2024.

Let’s see how the entry-level Nexon EV compares to the top variant of the Punch EV on paper, starting with their specifications.

Dimensions

	Tata Nexon EV	Tata Punch EV
Length	3994 mm	3857 mm
Width	1811 mm	1742 mm
Height	1616 mm	1633 mm
Wheelbase	2498 mm	2445 mm
Ground Clearance	Up to 205 mm (Medium Range)	190 mm
Boot Space	350 litres	366 litres

The Tata Nexon EV is bigger than the Punch EV in all aspects.
Surprisingly, the Tata Punch EV claims to offer more boot space than the Tata Nexon EV. Its front storage option for another 14 litres of stuff is offered on the higher Empowered Plus S variant which costs another Rs 50,000.

Tata Nexon EV

The ground clearance mentioned above for the Nexon EV is for its medium-range variant. However, if you opt for the long-range version of the Nexon EV, it reduces to 190 mm.

Powertrain

Specifications	Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range
Battery Pack	30 kWh	35 kWh
Power	129 PS	122 PS
Torque	215 Nm	190 Nm
Claimed Range	325 km	421 km

At this price, the Tata Punch EV comes with a larger 35 kWh battery pack compared to the entry-level Nexon EV, thus providing an additional 96 km of driving range over the Nexon EV.
However, the Tata Nexon EV still offers more power and torque.

Charging

Charger	Charging Time
Charger	Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus Medium Range	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus Long Range
3.3 kW AC Charger (10-100%)	10.5 hours	13.5 hours
50 kW DC Fast Charger (10-80%)	56 minutes	56 minutes

When charging with a 3.3 kW AC charger, the Nexon EV takes less time due to its smaller battery pack compared to the Punch EV.
If customers pay an additional amount of Rs 50,000, they can get a 7.2kW AC fast charger to reduce the charging time for the Punch EV to just 5 hours.
Both EVs also support a 50 kW DC charging with equal charging times of 56 minutes.

Feature Highlights

Features	Tata Nexon EV Creative Plus	Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus
Exterior	LED Headlights with LED DRLs LED Taillamps 16-inch steel wheels Shark fin antenna	LED projector headlights with LED DRLs Front LED fog lamps with cornering function Sequential front side indicators Welcome & goodbye animation with DRLs Smart charging indicator on DRLs Shark fin antenna 16-inch alloy wheels Roof rails
Interior	Dual-tone cabin All black fabric seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Front & rear adjustable headrests	Dual-tone black & grey cabin Leatherette seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Front & rear adjustable headrests Front & rear armrest Leatherette wrapped steering wheel
Comfort & Convenience	Automatic AC All four power windows Electrically adjustable ORVMs Push button start/stop Multi drive modes - Eco, City & Sport Paddle Shifter for regenerative braking modes	Automatic AC Ventilated front seats Cooled glovebox All four power windows Wireless phone charger Multi drive modes (City/Sport/Eco) Paddle Shifter for regenerative braking modes Cruise control Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold Automatic headlights Rain sensing wipers Auto dimming IRVM Rear wiper and auto defogger Push button start/stop Air purifier
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 4-speaker sound system Voice assistant features 7-inch digital driver’s display	10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 6-speaker sound system 10.25-inch digital driver’s display Arcade.EV app suite
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control ABS with EBD Rear parking camera with sensors Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	6 airbags Electronic stability control ABS with EBD 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Tata Punch EV Interior

At the same price point of Rs 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Tata Punch EV offers far more features than the Tata Nexon EV.
The Punch EV will look like the richer offering of the two at this price with its all-LED lighting with welcome and goodbye animations, and 16-inch alloys and roof rails.
However, the Nexon EV Creative Plus mid range variant still gets LED headlights with LED DRLs and LED taillamps. Those 16-inch steelies get stylised wheel covers which do make them look better than usual base-spec wheels.
Inside, the Tata Punch EV Empowered Plus variant not only gets a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen system, it also features a larger 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, whereas the Nexon EV gets 7-inch screens for both. Additionally, the Punch EV’s instrument display can be synced with the infotainment system to display maps via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The base-spec Nexon EV misses out on features like ventilated front seats, cruise control, wireless phone charger, air purifier, automatic headlights, and rain sensing wipers, all of which are available with the top-spec variant of the Tata Punch EV.
When it comes to safety, the Nexon EV does get 6 airbags, a rear parking camera with sensors, and electronic stability control. But the Punch EV’s safety kit further includes a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and a tyre pressure monitoring system as well.

Also Check Out: Tata Nexon Global NCAP Crash Test Comparison: Then vs Now

Verdict

Clearly, the Tata Punch EV’s top-spec Empowered Plus trim offers a lot more features and more driving range than the Tata Nexon EV’s base-spec Creative Plus variant, at the exact same price. However, the Nexon EV offers the benefit of bigger road presence and a more spacious cabin thanks to its larger size making it slightly more suitable as a family car.

If you are ready to compromise on the size and a bit of interior space, the top-spec Tata Punch EV offers a lot more value for money over the base-spec Tata Nexon EV. Which EV will choose between the two at the same price and why? Let us know in the comments.