Is the Tata Punch EV plagued with quality control issues or are they just teething problems?
Several Tata Punch EV early adopters have detailed a variety of quality control issues from minor software glitches to more serious problems such as charging failures and unanticipated shutdowns. This has prompted debate about whether these are the sort of first batch problems that will be ironed out over time, or whether they point to deeper quality control issues at Tata. Tata has been lauded by some owners who have said their responsiveness on these issues and by others who have become irritated by repeat service center visits. It continues to be debated whether potential buyers should wait for later production batches or the social media hype around the current issues is blown out of proportion. This has also brought back discussions about the reliability of Indian made EVs versus their international counterparts.
This is definitely teething problems. There are always going to be issues with every new model, particularly a new EV platform. That's a good sign, Tata's been pretty quick to address them.
I think there are more serious problems than just teething problems. Safety concerns include charging failures and shutdowns. This was rushed to market without proper testing by Tata.
It's a mix of both. Some are minor, but there are others that point to poor quality control. If Tata wants to compete in the EV market, they have to step up their game.
Early reports shouldn’t be judged too harshly. We get to amplify all of that negativity online. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions until more long term reviews.
But these are concerning issues, not surprising for a first gen product. The real test is how Tata manages them and improves on future batches.
It’s unfair to compare Tata to international brands that have decades of EV experience behind them, I think. They are learning and getting better quickly.
The issues seem to be happening more than usual teething issues. Tata should have tested extensively in the real world before launch.
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