Is the real world range of the Tata Punch EV a deal breaker?
Long range variant of the Tata Punch EV is ARAI certified to deliver a range of 421 km. Yet, many owners are reporting much lower real world ranges, with many reporting 200 – 250 km in city driving conditions. This gap between the announced and real range has become a subject of heated debate among EV fans and buyers. There are those who say that the ARAI testing methodology is faulty and doesn’t translate into real world situations, those who think with the right driving technique and ideal conditions you can get as close to claimed range as you can. Range anxiety and charging infrastructure concerns are just another layer to this discussion for those thinking of getting their first electric vehicle purchase from Punch EV.
If you know what you’re getting into, it’s not a deal breaker. In reality, most EVs don’t attain their advertised range. But if you're just using it for city commutes, 200-250 km is more than enough for a week of driving.
I'd say it is a deal-breaker. Tata shouldn't be permitted to advertise such inflated numbers. It’s misleading and can leave new EV owners stranded. They should test using a more realistic method.
The range is okay, but Tata needs to be more transparent with real world expectations. They might be able to give a range of what performance they expect with different driving conditions.
That's all about managing expectations. If you have an ICE vehicle, you have to change your way of thinking. If you plan your trips and use regen braking effectively you'll be amazed how far you can go.
Tata’s after sales service may be the deal breaker though, not the range itself. The bigger concern than the range discrepancy is if they can't fix charging issues quickly.
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Is the real world range of the Tata Punch EV a deal breaker?
24 December 2024 12:49
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