Tata in January 2024 launched a new electric car called the Punch EV. As compared to the other electric SUV segment, the Punch EV ranked in a higher position with its key features. Here in this article, we will check the comparison between the Punch EV and Citroen eC3 in terms of size and pricing. Let's explore the key specifications below. The Citroen eC3 is longer than the Tata Punch EV.
The Citroen eC3 has a longer wheelbase, primarily due to its length advantage over the Punch EV. For keeping more things and going on long trips, boot space is the most important factor. The Tata Punch EV comes with an additional 14 litres of storage at the front, under the bonnet. Both, the Punch EV and eC3, have equal charging times when charged using a 50 kW DC fast charger.
TATA also announced that using the Punch EV with an additional Rs 50,000 cost, you can even get a 7.2kW AC fast charger to reduce the charging time. The eC3, on the other hand, only gets the option of a 3.3 kW AC charger which takes more than 10 hours to charge up the battery from 10 to 100 percent.
Tata Punch EV Specifications
Auto LED headlights.
Connected LED DRLs with sequential turn indicators.
Front LED fog lamps with cornering function.
16-inch alloy wheels.
Leatherette seat upholstery.
10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.
10.25-inch digital driver’s Display.
6-speaker sound system.
Wireless phone charging.
Auto AC.
Ventilated front seats.
Air purifier with AQI display.
Height adjustable driver’s seat.
Electrically adjustable & auto-fold ORVMs.
Cruise control.
Push button Start/Stop.
Sunroof.
Rain sensing wipers.
6 Airbags.
360-degree camera.
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
Electronic stability control.
ABS with EBD.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Citroen eC3 Specifications
Halogen headlights.
LED DRLs.
15-inch alloy wheels.
Fabric seat upholstery.
10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay.
Semi-digital driver’s display.
4-speaker sound system.
Manual AC.
Height-adjustable driver seat.
Internally adjustable ORVMs.
Dual front airbags.
Rear parking sensors.
ABS with EBD.
As compared to the eC3, the TATA Punch EV stands out as the only electric micro-SUV of its size to offer amenities such as ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera.
Punch EV vs eC3 Price
As per the pricing concerned, the TATA Punch EV starts at Rs 10.99 lakh, ex-showroom, significantly undercutting the eC3's Rs 11.61 lakh base price. Higher variants of the Punch EV are pricier, though, reaching up to Rs 15.49 lakh compared to the eC3's top-end variant at Rs 12.50 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.
TATA Punch EV Variants Price
Smart - Rs. 10.99 lakh.
Smart+ - Rs. 11.49 lakh.
Adventure - Rs. 11.99 lakh.
Adventure LR - Rs. 12.99 lakh.
Empowered - Rs. 12.79 lakh.
Empowered LR - Rs. 13.99 lakh.
Empowered+ - Rs. 13.29 lakh.
Empowered+ LR - Rs. 14.49 lakh.
For your information, the all-new TATA Punch EV came with four trim levels across two battery options. The trims comprise the Smart, Smart+, Adventure, and Empowered. In this, the Smart and Empowered trim levels have plus (+) versions while both the Adventure and Empowered trims have long-range options. The key features are LED headlamps and DRLs, regen function, ESP, and six airbags.
The Smart variant and the Smart+ variants come with steering-mounted controls, all-powered windows, six speakers for the infotainment system, and paddle shifters for the regen modes.
Moving to the Adventure variant, in comparison to the Smart trim, it gets cruise control, front fog lamps, seven-inch touchscreen, and a bejewelled control knob. This trim also comes with an optional sunroof as well as a 7.2KWh fast charger. But you have to pay little more Rupees to grab this variant.
Cabin and feature list
Tata has fitted a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the Punch EV and also includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an all-digital instrument cluster, a twin-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, and a redesigned HVAC panel with touch capacitive buttons. Meanwhile, the electric car also gets an automatic climate control, wireless charger, jewelled gear selector dial, electronic parking brake, six airbags, blind-spot monitor, and a 360-degree surround camera.
