Punch EV is superior & not that far away in terms of pricing from the Tigor EV.
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Tata Punch.EV:
What you’ll like:
- A well-rounded EV package at an affordable price tag
- Punchy 121 BHP motor is enjoyable. 300 km real-world range is adequate for most people
- Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
- Enjoyable 6-speaker Harman ICE. One of the better systems in this segment
- Sorted road manners & reassuring high speed stability
- Well-designed & practical cabin with enough space for 4 adults
- 366-liter boot is accommodating
- Loads of features such as ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, multi-mode regen, cruise control, Arcade.ev apps, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, sunroof and more
- Safety kit includes 6 airbags, disc brakes all-round, ESP, electronic parking brake, auto hold, blind spot view monitor, hill descent control, SOS calling function, etc.
What you won’t:
- Fit, finish & interior quality in some areas have room for improvement
- Suspension has a firm tune (R16 variants). It is compliant & liveable, but you do feel bad roads
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
- No spare tyre, you will have to make do with a puncture repair kit! Good luck cruising on highways without a spare
- Cabin width makes 4 adults welcome, not 5
- Some missing goodies such as a split rear seat, rear A/C vents, spare wheel…
- Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
- It’s a brand-new car, so the probability of issues & niggles is high
Tata Tiago.EV:
What you’ll like:
- A well-rounded EV package at a sub-10 lakh rupee starting price. Total value-for-money
- Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
- Real-world range of ~200 km is adequate for city commutes & urban dwellers
- Peppy behaviour in “S” mode! “D” mode is rather tame though
- Selectable regenerative braking is a very welcome feature
- Sorted road manners due to the lower center of gravity & firmer suspension
- Well-designed interiors are likeable & user-friendly
- Features like the 8-speaker Harman audio system, cruise control, auto headlamps & wipers, connected car tech & more
- Solid build & construction. Tigor EV’s 4-star GNCAP result is reassuring
What you won’t:
- A stiff 4-lakh rupees more expensive than the Tiago Petrol AMT. You’re paying for the tech & being an early adopter
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
- ~200 km range means this is strictly a city car. No long highway runs
- Stiffer suspension than the regular Tiago means you feel more of the road. Bad roads are felt
- Power tapers off after 100 km/h; top speed of just 120 km/h
- No spare tyre, you will have to make do with a puncture repair kit. We suggest buying a spare
- Some misses such as “P” mode on the shifter, alloy wheels, adjustable rear headrests, etc.
- Rear headroom is tight. Also, a rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)
- Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
- It’s a brand-new technology, so there will be issues & niggles
Citroen eC3:
What you’ll like:
- Funky-looking electric hatchback. Crossover styling cues will appeal to the masses
- Real world range of ~200 km is good enough for city driving and urban commutes
- Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls & compact size make it an ideal city car
- Sorted handling characteristics, due to the lower center of gravity
- Good-looking cabin that is practical too
- 315-litre boot is very usable and fits a 15-inch spare wheel underneath
- 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Now gets connected car tech as well
- Lots of customization options and accessories to make your car truly unique
What you won’t:
- 56 BHP motor isn’t very fun-to-drive. Top speed is limited to just 107 km/h
- 200 km range makes the eC3 strictly a city car. Not ideal for long-distance travelling
- No fast AC home charging even as an option. Either wait 10 hours or find a DC fast charger nearby
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, brand new tech could mean niggles, range anxiety)
- Quality of cabin materials doesn’t feel great; cost-cutting is pretty evident in certain areas
- Missing plenty of features – adjustable regeneration, climate control, wireless charging etc.
- Cabin width makes the interiors suitable for 4 adults, not 5
- Long-term reliability & after-sales service quality are big unknowns; dealer network is tiny
MG Comet EV:
What you’ll like:
- An affordable EV that focuses on personal mobility
- Ultra-compact size, light steering and small turning radius make it perfect for crowded cities
- A well-built hatchback that doesn’t feel cheap
- Real world range should be 150 – 160 km which is enough for an urban commuter
- Adjustable drive modes and selectable regen braking are useful in various driving conditions
- Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
- Good-looking cabin that has adequate space for 4 people to drive around town
- Tech includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car benefits, a cool starting procedure (no button to press), digital key sharing, etc.
- Good feature list includes LED headlamps, indirect TPMS, keyless entry, split folding rear seat, reverse parking camera with sensors, etc.
- Plenty of customization options and accessories to make your car truly
What you won’t:
- Weird, funky styling may not appeal to everyone
- Not for people who want to do highway runs. This car is strictly for the city only
- 2-door design means difficult rear seat access. Also, it is a 4-seater, not 5
- 41 BHP motor isn’t fun-to-drive
- Can be used only as the 2nd or 3rd car of the house. Surely not your primary vehicle
- Zero boot space with all the seats up. You’ll have to fold the rear seats if you want to carry any luggage
- No DC fast charging or even AC fast charging options. Just home charging is available which takes 7 hours for a full charge (10 – 80% in 5 hours)
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
- Missing features like seat height adjustment (tall drivers would want to lower the seat), rear washer and wiper, spare wheel!!
- 2-speaker sound system is just sad
Tata Tigor.EV:
What you’ll like:
- A competent EV package at an affordable starting price
- Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
- Real-world range of ~200 km is adequate for city commutes & urban dwellers
- Peppy behaviour in “S” mode! “D” mode is rather tame though
- Sorted road manners due to the lower center-of-gravity & firmer suspension
- Well-designed interiors are likeable & user-friendly
- Features like the 8-speaker Harman audio system, projector headlamps, connected car tech & more
- Solid build & construction. 4-star GNCAP safety rating is commendable
What you won’t:
- A stiff 5-lakh rupees more expensive than the Tigor Petrol AMT
- Punch EV is superior & not that far away in terms of pricing
- ~200 km range means this is strictly a city car. No long highway runs
- Stiffer suspension than the regular Tigor means you feel more of the road. Bad roads are felt
- Power tapers off after 100 km/h; top speed of just 120 km/h
- Smaller 316L boot (regular Tigor = 419L) due to the intrusive spare tyre
- A rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)
- Tata’s after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
- It’s a brand-new technology, so there will be issues & niggles
- The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
Here’s what GTO had to say on the matter:
Between the poll choices, I’d go for the Punch EV. It’s clearly the superior of the lot. However, I have voted for “Other”. Am not price-sensitive & would spend the extra bucks to buy a Nexon EV from the same showroom, or a ZS EV.
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