The Tata Punch EV scored 31.46 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 45 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection in the Bharat NCAP crash tests.
The five-star safety rating applies across the entire Punch EV lineup after Bharat NCAP evaluated the Adventure 40 and Empowered Plus S 40 variants.
The Tata Punch EV has received a five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The electric SUV delivered strong performance in both adult and child occupant protection tests, adding another five-star result to Tata Motors' growing list of highly rated vehicles.
Crash Test Score Breakdown
The electric compact SUV posted impressive metrics across both adult occupant and child protection criteria:
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): The Punch EV scored 31.09 out of a maximum 32 points.
Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: Scored 15.28 out of 16 points.
Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: Scored 15.80 out of 16 points.
Side Pole Impact Test: Successfully cleared.
Child Occupant Protection (COP): The vehicle achieved 45 out of 49 points.
Child Restraint System (CRS) Dynamic Score: Perfect 24 out of 24 points.
CRS Installation Score: Perfect 12 out of 12 points.
Vehicle Assessment Score: 9 out of 13 points.
Safety Features Offered as Standard
A major driver behind the Punch EV's consistent safety record across its trim range is its robust suite of standard safety equipment. Every variant leaves the factory with crucial active and passive safety technologies:
Airbags, including side head curtain airbags.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard.
ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Hold Assist.
Reverse parking sensors, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS) and a speed alert system.
ISOFIX child seat anchorages on the outboard rear seats.
Seat belt reminders for all seating positions across both front and rear rows.
Rating Applies Across the Entire Lineup
Although Bharat NCAP evaluated the Adventure 40 and Empowered Plus S 40 variants, the five-star safety rating applies across the entire Tata Punch EV lineup. This means buyers can expect the same certified level of crash protection regardless of the variant they choose.
With this result, the Punch EV adds another five-star Bharat NCAP rating to Tata Motors' portfolio, reinforcing its strong safety credentials in the electric SUV segment.
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