Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3 vs Tata Tiago EV vs MG Comet EV: Price Comparison

The Punch EV is the most feature-rich offering of the bunch and has the highest claimed range of over 400 km

The mass market electric car scene in India has just got a brand new member in the form of the Tata Punch EV, the first electric micro-SUV. So if you are looking to buy an EV with prices starting under Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom), there are as many as five options to choose from, including an all-electric sub-4m sedan. With the Punch EV’s prices overlapping with those of its closest competitors, we decided to see how it fares against its rivals in terms of prices:

Price Table

Note: 1) All the Long Range (LR) variants of the Punch EV can be had with the option of a 7.2 kW AC fast charger for a premium of Rs 50,000.

          2) If you want a sunroof-equipped variant of the Punch EV, it’s available from the mid-spec Adventure trim at a premium of Rs 50,000.

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Takeaways

• The MG Comet EV, at Rs 7.98 lakh, has the most affordable starting price here as it’s an ultra compact 2-door 4-seater offering with a small (17.3 kWh) battery pack and less (up to 230 km) claimed range.

• Meanwhile, the Tata Tiago EV is the most affordable practical EV starting at Rs 8.69 lakh.

• At Rs 10.99 lakh, the Punch EV’s entry-level variant is over Rs 50,000 more affordable than that of the Citroen eC3, its direct rival.

• Citroen’s all-electric hatchback has a claimed range of 320 km while the affordable variants of the Punch EV have a range of upto 315 km.

• The Punch EV and Tata Tiago EV are the only electric cars here to get a choice of two battery packs – 25 kWh/ 35 kWh and 19.2 kWh/ 24 kWh – respectively.

• The top-spec Punch EV with the smaller battery pack is only Rs 29,000 more expensive than the top-spec eC3. Moreover, the entry-level Long Range variant with a claimed range of upto 421 km is also priced very closely.

• All EVs here, except the MG Comet EV, can be fast-charged using a 50 kW DC charger, going from 10 to 80 percent in under an hour.

• The Tiago EV and Tata Tigor EV offer as much claimed range as the Punch EV’s Medium Range variants: 315 km.

• The Punch EV’s Empowered+ LR is the costliest top-spec variant in this table. It is also the best equipped, with comforts such as dual 10.25-inch displays, a 360-degree camera, and ventilated front seats.

• All Tata EVs here come with an optional 7.2 kW AC fast charger, commanding a premium of around Rs 50,000.

What do you think about the Punch EV’s prices compared to its competitors? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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