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MG ZS EV vs Tata Punch EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

MG ZS EV
Tata Punch EV

MG Motor

ZS EV

From ₹17.99 Lakh

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Tata

Punch EV

From ₹9.79 Lakh

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MG ZS EVExecutive · ₹17.99 Lakh
Tata Punch EVSmart 30 · ₹9.79 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price ZS EV: ₹17.99 Lakh Punch EV: ₹9.79 Lakh (ahead) Punch EV ₹8.20 lakh cheaper
Safety ZS EV: Not rated yet Punch EV: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Range ZS EV: 461 km (ahead) Punch EV: 365–375 km Claimed
Power ZS EV: 173 bhp (ahead) Punch EV: 88 PS Torque 280 vs 154 Nm
Boot ZS EV: 448 litres (ahead) Punch EV: 366 litres Length 4,323 vs 3,857 mm
Versions ZS EV: 4 Punch EV: 6 (ahead)

Pick the ZS EV for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Punch EV for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.99 Lakh
₹9.79 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.94 Lakh
₹10.27 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,826 a month
₹17,253 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
173 bhp
88 PS
Torque
280 Nm
154 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
461 km
365–375 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Mid-Size SUV
Electric Micro-SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted (Lightweight & High Efficiency)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
50.3 kWh Liquid-Cooled Advanced Prismatic Cell Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with ASIL-D Safety Rating
30 kWh or 40 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
NMC / LFP High-Density Chemistry (IP69K Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection - Highest Ingress Rating)
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate, IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Enclosure - Built on Dedicated acti.ev Pure EV Architecture)
Top Speed
175 km/h (Electronically Limited)
140 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec (0-100 km/h in Sport Mode)
9.5 sec (0-100 km/h on Long Range)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
7.4 kW AC Fast Home Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours (15A Home Socket in 18 hours)
3.3 kW AC charger standard; Tata has not published full-charge times for the 30 and 40 kWh packs
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 50 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 100 km range added in 15 mins)
A 15-minute DC top-up adds up to 135 km of real-world range on the 40 kWh (Tata Motors claim)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Support inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.3 kW power output)
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Support inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.3 kW power supply)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
3-Stage KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Center Console Toggle (Light, Moderate, Heavy)
4-Stage Paddle-Shift Controlled Regenerative Braking (Levels 0, 1, 2, 3) with One-Pedal Drive Functionality

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 280 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 260 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on Long Range
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs & Gas-Charged Dampers
Semi-Independent Rear Twist Beam with Dual Path Struts
Wheel Type & Size
17-inch 'Tomahawk' Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Low Drag Aero Inserts
16-inch Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
Tyre Size
215/55 R17 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
195/60 R16 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Puncture Repair Kit with 12V Air Pump (Spare wheel optional)

Dimensions & Storage

Length
4,323 mm
3,857 mm
Width
1,809 mm
1,742 mm
Height
1,649 mm (with roof rails)
1,633 mm
Wheelbase
2,585 mm
2,445 mm
Ground Clearance
177 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 500 mm)
195 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight
1,547 kg
1,240 kg - 1,340 kg
Boot Space
448 Litres (Large practical SUV luggage boot, expandable to 1,166 L with 60:40 split flat-folding rear seats)
366 Litres (expandable to 700 L with 60:40 split folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space
0 Litres (No Frunk)
14 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk under bonnet for charging cable storage - Segment First)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 41.7/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.09/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Airbags Count & Configuration
6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All 4 Disc Brakes with Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Roll Over Mitigation, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Hill Hold & Descent Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 17 Autonomous Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, Blind Spot Detection BSD, Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA, Traffic Jam Assist TJA, High Beam Assist, Speed Assist System)
Level 1 (Blind Spot View Monitor in Cluster, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Surround View 3D HD Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre readout)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with i-SMART 2.0 & EV Telemetry
10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman with Arcade.ev In-Car App Store (YouTube, Spotify, Hotstar, Games)
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation & Energy Flow Projection
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Cockpit Display with Full-Screen Google Maps / Apple Maps Navigation Mirroring
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 75+ Connected Features, 100+ Voice Commands in English & Hinglish, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Tata ZConnect with 50+ Connected EV Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Smartwatch App, Geo-Fencing, Live SOC, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound Effect Tuning
Harman 6-Speaker Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters with Custom EQ)
Sunroof Type
Dual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area with Power Roller Blind
Voice-Assisted Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Dark Grey / Black Perforated Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Front Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Perforated Faux Leather + 2-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Tata Logo
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Automatic Climate Control with Touch-Based Control Panel & PM2.5 Air Filter with Live AQI Display
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch HVAC Console, Air Purifier with PM2.5 Active Display
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Center Console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Integrated Racing-Eye Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full Bi-LED Projector Headlights with Continuous Front Horizon Center Position LED Lightbar & Welcome/Goodbye Sequence
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Full LED Phantom Tail Lamps with Smoked Light Guides
Full 3D Tri-Arrow LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome/Farewell Light Guides
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps, Aerodynamic Closed-Off Front Grille with Hidden Spring-Loaded Charging Port, Aluminium Roof Rails & Chrome Door Handles
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Motorized Smart Front Charging Flap with Illuminated Battery SOC Indicator

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front Grille Center Flap, 400V Architecture)
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Motorized Front Charging Flap, 400V acti.ev Skateboard)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / 1,25,000 km on Vehicle
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
4 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh
₹9.79 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Executive₹17.99 Lakh Empowered+ S 40₹12.99 Lakh Punch EV ₹5.00 lakh less

On-road price by city

ZS EV Executive against Punch EV Smart 30

CityZS EVPunch EVGap
Mumbai₹18.94 Lakh₹10.27 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less
Pune₹18.94 Lakh₹10.27 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.94 Lakh₹10.27 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.39 Lakh₹10.77 LakhPunch EV ₹9.62 lakh less
Chennai₹18.97 Lakh₹10.29 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less
Hyderabad₹18.99 Lakh₹10.32 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹20.02 Lakh₹10.86 LakhPunch EV ₹9.17 lakh less
Kolkata₹18.94 Lakh₹10.27 LakhPunch EV ₹8.67 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the ZS EV or the Punch EV?

The Punch EV, by ₹8.20 lakh on the versions compared here: ZS EV Executive at ₹17.99 Lakh against Punch EV Smart 30 at ₹9.79 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.94 Lakh against ₹10.27 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The ZS EV claims 461 km against 365–375 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The ZS EV: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Punch EV: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The ZS EV has 6 airbags and the Punch EV 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The ZS EV Executive makes 173 bhp and 280 Nm and the Punch EV Smart 30 makes 88 PS and 154 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The ZS EV is 466 mm longer. Boot space is 448 litres in the ZS EV and 366 litres in the Punch EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,826 a month for the ZS EV and ₹17,253 for the Punch EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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