First Drive
Bilal Firfiray
Feb 28, 2026, 11:05 AM
The Tata Punch EV facelift gets a bigger 40 kWh battery, faster 60 kW DC charging, improved thermal management, and better real-world range, and all of that at a lower introductory price. But does it become a more complete package now?
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