The Tata Punch EV Facelift and the Hyundai Creta Electric represent two electric SUV offerings in different segments of the Indian market. While the Punch EV continues in the micro SUV category with updated battery options and feature revisions, the Creta Electric is positioned as a mid-size electric SUV with larger battery packs and Level 2 ADAS features. Here is a specification-based comparison covering price, battery capacity, range, power output, charging capability, dimensions and safety equipment.
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Price
The Tata Punch EV Facelift is priced from Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It is also offered under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model starting at Rs 6.49 lakh, with battery usage charges of Rs 2.6 per kilometre. On the other hand, the Hyundai Creta Electric is priced from Rs 18.02 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Battery Packs and Claimed Range
The Tata Punch EV Facelift is available with two battery options: 30 kWh and 40 kWh. The 30 kWh battery has an ARAI-claimed range of 365 km. The 40 kWh battery has an ARAI-claimed range of 468 km and a stated C75 real-world range of up to 355 km.
The Hyundai Creta Electric is offered with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs. The 42 kWh variant has a MIDC-claimed range of 420 km. The 51.4 kWh Long Range variant has a MIDC-claimed range of 510 km.
The 30 kWh Tata Punch EV produces 87.16 bhp and 153.8 Nm of torque. The 40 kWh version produces 127.39 bhp. It offers multiple drive modes and regenerative braking modes.
The Hyundai Creta Electric uses an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM). The 42 kWh variant produces 99 kW (135 PS), while the 51.4 kWh variant produces 126 kW (171 PS). It is equipped with a single-speed reduction gear transmission.
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Charging Specifications
The Tata Punch EV supports 3.3 kW and 7.2 kW AC chargers and DC fast charging up to 65 kW. Using DC fast charging, it can charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in a claimed 26 minutes.
The Hyundai Creta Electric supports the CCS2 charging standard. With an 11 kW AC charger, the 42 kWh battery can charge from 10 percent to 100 percent in approximately 4 hours. The 51.4 kWh battery takes about 4 hours 50 minutes under similar conditions. DC fast charging from 10 percent to 80 percent takes approximately 39 minutes for both variants.
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Dimensions
The Hyundai Creta Electric measures 4,340 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width and 1,655 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm. The Tata Punch EV Facelift has a ground clearance of 195 mm and a water-wading capacity of 450 mm. Tata states a kerb weight of 1,360 kg.
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Interior and Features
The Tata Punch EV Facelift offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster in higher variants. Available features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, connected car technology, wireless charging and a 360-degree camera.
The Hyundai Creta Electric features dual 10.25-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. It includes automatic headlamps, electrochromic inside rear-view mirror, front and rear parking sensors, surround view monitor and blind spot view monitor. It is also equipped with Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS functions such as Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist.
Tata Punch EV Facelift vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Safety Features
The Tata Punch EV Facelift comes with six airbags as standard, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts and tyre pressure monitoring system.
The Hyundai Creta Electric includes driver and passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-Start Assist Control and Hill Descent Control. It also offers Level 2 ADAS features including Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Lane Following Assist.
