Mumbai, Feb. 20 -- Tata Motors has launched the updated Punch EV in India at an introductory price of Rs. 9.69 lakh, ex-showroom. The electric micro SUV is offered in Smart, Adventure, and Empowered variants.

The car is also available under the Battery-as-a-Service program, with prices starting at Rs. 6.49 lakh. Under this scheme, customers can opt for battery usage on a pay-per-kilometre basis, with rates starting from Rs. 2.6 per km. This option reduces the upfront purchase cost and makes EV ownership more affordable.

The new Punch EV is built on Tata's acti.ev platform and is offered with two battery pack options - 30kWh and 40kWh. The larger battery delivers a claimed range of 468km, while the real-world range is estimated at around...