Tata punch EV advertised range is 421 km, but but how far can you truly go on a single charge? Here are the real-world testing results of the Tata Punch EV which can give an idea about the actual range on the highway and city. For range testing, the long-range model “Punch EV LR” is used which has a battery capacity of 35 kWh and an advertised claimed range of 421 km.
The long-range models of Tata Punch EV have a 35-kWh battery capacity and a range of 421 kilometres, but the real-world test shows a different story, and you must know if you are planning to buy an electric car this year!
Well, the test was conducted on the highway and city, and it was found that the mileage of the Tata Punch EV car is not what the company claims in its brochure or TV advertisement or social media platforms. The real story regarding the Punch EV range is a bit different, and you should be aware of!
Real-World Highway & City Range of the Tata Punch EV
The test was conducted twice in 40-degree temperatures during the summer in the real world. For the first time, the car mileage was tested in the city on city mode, and the second time, the car mileage was tested on the highway in the eco mode.
The results were very shocking because the Tata Punch EV gave a range of 242 km in the city, while on the highway, the range summed up at 216 km.
So, as advertised in the brochure, the actual range of the Punch EV was not even closer. In the real-world conditions, the real range of the Tata Punch EV is around 216 to 242 km, and this will also degrade year by year, as we have mentioned in the EV battery degradation chart article (You must read it to know more).
But why did this happen? Tata Punch EV Range from 421 km to 216 km
Why did the Tata Punch EV give such a low range in real conditions? Should not the range of this car be around 400 km? Well, we got some actual points that can give you a clear view of why the Punch EV has an actual range of 216 to 240 kilometres despite the claimed range of 421 kilometres as mentioned on the punch.ev site or brochure.
Driving conditions
The first reason is the driving conditions in real-world environments. Real-world conditions differ from laboratory conditions. In laboratory tests, there is no metal load, no additional load on the motor, no ambient pressure, zero air resistance, no conditions such as uneven roads, and no other unknown or external factors.
That is why the range of the car in the lab report is quite good, and as a buyer, you should never rely on these lab test results or lab test ranges because, in the real world, the actual mileage of the car will be 20% less.
And what is the reason for 20% less? Because now – the weight of metal has been added, it has a huge cabin which has a lot of weight, there is the weight of the chairs and other equipment + there is also additional weight in the car in the form of passengers or luggage. So overall, when the car is driven with so much extra load, the range limit will ultimately be lower than what was tested in the laboratory!
As the Tata Punch EV advertised range is 421 km, then you can expect its actual range around 333 km to 350 km. The same formula applies to other EV cars too; hence, you should never trust the advertised range!
In addition to that, there are two more very important factors that are the biggest reasons why the Punch EV is giving a range of 216 km to 242 km only!
Punch EV Weight
Although in the above point, we have mentioned the drop in the range of the car by a large margin due to the weight factor, but in Tata cars, which are known for the best build quality, this weight factor goes a step further.
Here, the weight of the car is a very important factor because the Punch EV is heavier than other electric cars in the same segment. The car’s weight of 1360 kg is around 150 kg to 200 kg more than the same segment car, which is equal to 3 persons.
So the scenario is like that in a 5-seater Punch EV car, the car is carrying the weight of 8 people, and when this happens, then ultimately the pressure would be on the batteries & car motor, and battery power will drain very quickly. This special weight factor is responsible for dropping the Punch EV car range by a further 15-20%.
Note: In other brand cars like Maruti, Hyundai, this factor will not affect because the weight of other brand cars is much less than Tata cars. For example: if the Punch EV weight is 1,217 to 1,360 kg, then other electric cars of the same segment will have a weight around 800 kg to 1200 kg.
Climate Control
The climate control feature is another factor that dropped the car range by 10% more. Actually, the car is tested in the summer, and to keep the cabin space cool, the AC worked hard and consumed a lot of power. So, in the whole test, while driving the car on the highway or in the city… the AC was on, and this used a certain amount of power from the batteries.
Final Words
So, if you are on a long trip with friends (4 or 5), the battery is 100% charged, the temperature is around 40 degrees, the weight of the car is around 1360 kg +350 kg = 1710 kg, the AC is in working mode, and the infotainment is on full swing, then sure, the actual range of your Punch EV car will be around 216 to 242 km or a bit more based on driving habit or speed.
And guys, we are not telling fake things. The mileage of car would be 20% lesser than whatever the company has claimed. Furthermore, you have to add two more points. The one you have to consider is the car weight + passenger weight that drops the range again by 15 to 20%. And last, if you are using the environmental control feature like AC and other features like the infotainment system, then again, the Punch Ev mileage will drop by 10%.
Now with these, the total reduction will be around 40%, and in fact, you will now have 60% of the battery that will be used to drive the car from one place to another.
You can input all these details in ChatGPT AI, and the result would be very close to what we have just shown! Here’s what I got in response when I entered the details, and you should also cross-check at your end.
To calculate the real range of the car given these adjustments, let’s break it down:
- 20% reduction due to driving habits and road conditions: 20% of 421 km = 0.2 * 421 = 84.2 km reduction. o Lab-tested range after adjustment: 421 km – 84.2 km = 336.8 km
- 15% reduction due to weight: Let’s assume the extreme weight reduces the range by 15%. So, 15% of 336.8 km = 0.15 * 336.8 = 50.52 km reduction. o Range after weight adjustment: 336.8 km – 50.52 km = 286.28 km
- 10% reduction due to climate control functions: 10% of 286.28 km = 0.1 * 286.28 = 28.628 km reduction. o Final estimated real-world range: 286.28 km – 28.628 km = 257.652 km
So, given the factors you provided, the real-world range of the car would be approximately 257.652 km if the lab-tested range is 421 km.
In the case of the Tata Punch EV or Tata EV cars, you can simply go with a 40% reduction, meaning whatever the company claimed, you will get only 60% of it. In short, as the Tata Punch EV is advertised to offer a range of 421 km, the actual range in the real-world will be 60% of 421 km, i.e., around 252 km only!
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