The Tata Punch EV facelift (launched in early 2026) brings a series of subtle yet meaningful updates to India’s popular sub-4m electric SUV. While the overall silhouette remains instantly recognizable, the changes focus on refining the design for a cleaner, more modern appeal and — crucially — upgrading the powertrain for better range, efficiency, and long-term ownership confidence.
Tata has kept the facelift restrained, emphasizing evolution over revolution. The front fascia now sports a noticeably cleaner nose, achieved through a redesigned front bumper with a more unified, less cluttered layout. The sealed-off grille reinforces its EV credentials, and the integration of elements like the front camera feels more polished.
A standout visual tweak is the LED headlamps and DRLs. The pre-facelift model featured connected LED daytime running lights (DRLs) linked by a central light bar, giving it a distinctive, tech-forward face. The 2026 facelift ditches this connecting bar entirely. Instead, sleek, independent LED DRLs now sit at either end of the fascia, flanking the vertically stacked LED headlamp clusters. This omission creates a simpler, more upright, and arguably more premium look — and it may have contributed to some cost optimizations in production without sacrificing style or functionality.
The rear also sees refinements, including a connected LED taillamp cluster (a nod to the updated ICE Punch) and a reworked bumper with textured elements.
Under the skin, the real story is the shift in battery strategy. The outgoing Punch EV offered 25 kWh and 35 kWh packs. The facelift replaces these with larger 30 kWh (Medium Range) and 40 kWh (Long Range) units, utilizing prismatic LFP cells for improved energy density and efficiency.
- 30 kWh battery — Available primarily on lower variants (e.g., Smart and some Smart+ trims), it delivers a claimed ARAI/MIDC range of around 365–375 km.
- 40 kWh battery — The star of the show, offered on higher trims (Adventure, Empowered, Empowered+), boasting an impressive ARAI-certified range of up to 468 km and a real-world C75 estimate of around 355 km.
This upgrade translates to noticeably better everyday usability, especially for highway runs or families who want reduced range anxiety. Charging speeds have improved too: the 40 kWh pack supports 65 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 20–80% top-up in about 26 minutes or adding up to 135 km of range in just 15 minutes.Tata is clearly betting big on the 40 kWh variant. To sweeten the deal, it comes with a groundbreaking lifetime High-Voltage (HV) battery warranty with unlimited kilometers — a segment-first for the first private owner (typically capped at 15 years under standard conditions). The 30 kWh variants get a more conventional 8-year/1,60,000 km warranty. This bold move underscores Tata’s confidence in the new prismatic cell tech and aims to address one of the biggest buyer concerns in the EV space: long-term battery health.
The facelift keeps the Punch EV competitive in a crowded segment while addressing real-world feedback. The cleaner front design modernizes the look without alienating existing owners, and the battery upsizing delivers tangible gains — more range on similar or better pricing structures (with BaaS options starting as low as Rs. 6.49 lakh ex-showroom, plus per-km battery fees).For buyers eyeing an affordable, practical electric micro-SUV, the updated Punch EV now offers even stronger value: enhanced visuals, superior range potential, faster charging, and — on the flagship battery — peace of mind that lasts a lifetime. In a market where EVs are maturing rapidly, these refinements keep the Punch EV punching above its weight
