Tata Punch EV vs VinFast VF6

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Tata Punch EV
VinFast VF6

Tata

Punch EV

From ₹9.79 Lakh

VinFast

VF6

From ₹18.19 Lakh

Tata Punch EVSmart 30 · ₹9.79 Lakh
VinFast VF6VF6 Earth · ₹18.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Punch EV: ₹9.79 Lakh (ahead) VF6: ₹18.19 Lakh Punch EV ₹8.40 lakh cheaper
Safety Punch EV: 5 stars VF6: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Range Punch EV: 365–375 km VF6: 463–480 km (ahead) Claimed
Power Punch EV: 88 PS VF6: 174 hp (ahead)
Boot Punch EV: 366 litres (ahead) VF6: 350 litres Length 3,857 vs 4,238 mm
Versions Punch EV: 6 (ahead) VF6: 3

Pick the Punch EV for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the VF6 for more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.79 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.3 Lakh
₹18.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹17,309 a month
₹31,422 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
88 PS
174 hp
Torque
154 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
365–375 km
463–480 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Micro-SUV
Electric Sub-Compact / Compact Crossover SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
30 kWh or 40 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack
59.6 kWh Usable High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate, IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Enclosure - Built on Dedicated acti.ev Pure EV Architecture)
LFP / NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Rating, Pininfarina Italian Styling)
Top Speed
140 km/h (Electronically Limited)
160 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
9.5 sec (0-100 km/h on Long Range)
8.4 sec (0-100 km/h on Wind and Wind Infinity)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
3.3 kW AC charger standard; Tata has not published full-charge times for the 30 and 40 kWh packs
11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 6.0 hours (7.2 kW in 9.0 hours)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
A 15-minute DC top-up adds up to 135 km of real-world range on the 40 kWh (Tata Motors claim)
100 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-70% in 24 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 120 km range added in 10 mins)
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 supply)
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
4-Stage Paddle-Shift Controlled Regenerative Braking (Levels 0, 1, 2, 3) with One-Pedal Drive Functionality
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with One-Pedal Drive Mode

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 280 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 260 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on Long Range
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Rear Twist Beam with Dual Path Struts
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type & Size
16-inch Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
19-inch 5-Spoke Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 17-inch Alloys (Earth)
Tyre Size
195/60 R16 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
235/45 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Puncture Repair Kit with 12V Air Pump (Spare wheel optional)
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
3,857 mm
4,238 mm
Width (mm)
1,742 mm
1,820 mm
Height (mm)
1,633 mm
1,594 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,445 mm
2,730 mm (Long 2.73m wheelbase for spacious compact SUV cabin)
Ground Clearance (mm)
195 mm (unladen)
170 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight (kg)
1,240 kg - 1,340 kg
1,650 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
366 Litres (expandable to 700 L with 60:40 split folding rear seats)
350 Litres (expandable to 1,050 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
14 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk under bonnet for charging cable storage - Segment First)
0 Litres (No Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.09/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (27.13/32) and 5 stars for children (44.41/49).
Airbags Count & Configuration
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
7 Airbags Standard across Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity (India-spec; a detailed position-by-position breakdown was not confirmed for this lineup, the global-market Eco/Plus trims this row previously described have 6 and 8 airbags respectively and do not apply to India)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Roll Over Mitigation, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Hill Hold & Descent Control, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Start Assist HSA, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 1 (Blind Spot View Monitor in Cluster, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter)
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 12 Features: Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
360-Degree Surround View 3D HD Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre readout)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman with Arcade.ev In-Car App Store (YouTube, Spotify, Hotstar, Games)
12.9-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System (Angled towards driver) with VinFast OS & Virtual Assistant
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Cockpit Display with Full-Screen Google Maps / Apple Maps Navigation Mirroring
Head-Up Display (HUD projecting speed & navigation onto windscreen) + 12.9-inch Central Touchscreen Display
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Tata ZConnect with 50+ Connected EV Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Smartwatch App, Geo-Fencing, Live SOC, SOTA Updates
VinFast Connected Suite with Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, Battery Telemetry, Smart Navigation with EV Charging Route Planner, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Harman 6-Speaker Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters with Custom EQ)
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (Wind and Wind Infinity) / 6-Speaker (Earth)
Sunroof Type
Voice-Assisted Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch (Wind Infinity)
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Front Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Perforated Faux Leather + 2-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Tata Logo
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Seat Ventilation & Heating in Vegan Leather (Wind Infinity)
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch HVAC Console, Air Purifier with PM2.5 Active Display
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full Bi-LED Projector Headlights with Continuous Front Horizon Center Position LED Lightbar & Welcome/Goodbye Sequence
Full LED Headlamps with Signature Flying V-Winged LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs across entire front fascia)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Full 3D Tri-Arrow LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome/Farewell Light Guides
Full-Width Continuous V-Winged 3D LED Tail Lamps across rear tailgate with Illuminated Center V-Badge
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Motorized Smart Front Charging Flap with Illuminated Battery SOC Indicator
Front Bumper Satin Chrome Skid Plates, Gloss Black Wheel Arch Cladding, Flush Roof Rails & Push Button Gear Selector on Center Console

Colours, Charging & Warranty

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

Choice

Versions
6 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹9.79 Lakh – ₹12.99 Lakh
₹18.19 Lakh – ₹20.09 Lakh
Colours
7 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

Smart 30₹9.79 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹8.40 lakh more Smart+ 30₹10.39 Lakh VF6 Earth₹18.19 Lakh VF6 ₹7.80 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Punch EV Smart 30 against VF6 VF6 Earth

CityPunch EVVF6Gap
Mumbai₹10.3 Lakh₹18.7 LakhPunch EV ₹8.40 lakh less
Pune₹10.3 Lakh₹18.7 LakhPunch EV ₹8.40 lakh less
New Delhi₹10.3 Lakh₹18.7 LakhPunch EV ₹8.40 lakh less
Bengaluru₹10.85 Lakh₹20.22 LakhPunch EV ₹9.37 lakh less
Chennai₹10.38 Lakh₹18.78 LakhPunch EV ₹8.40 lakh less
Hyderabad₹10.41 Lakh₹18.81 LakhPunch EV ₹8.40 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 Punch EV or the VF6?

The Punch EV, by ₹8.40 lakh on the versions compared here: Punch EV Smart 30 at ₹9.79 Lakh against VF6 VF6 Earth at ₹18.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.3 Lakh against ₹18.7 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The VF6 claims 463–480 km against 365–375 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Punch EV: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The VF6: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Punch EV has 6 airbags and the VF6 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Punch EV Smart 30 makes 88 PS and 154 Nm and the VF6 VF6 Earth makes 174 hp.

Which is bigger?

The VF6 is 381 mm longer. Boot space is 366 litres in the Punch EV and 350 litres in the VF6.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,309 a month for the Punch EV and ₹31,422 for the VF6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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