[Dreammanualcars]

Originally Posted by randeepsr

I booked with Kropex Tata showroom in Sarjapur road. The dealership experience is average (Not bad and Not up to my Honda experience 11 years back). They are transparent and are flexible with outside insurance options. Also they don't try to unnecessary upsell.

I would recommend extended warranty if you are risk averse person. But I am coming from almost 9 years life of Mahindra E2O. The battery life and warranty ran out in 5 years but car was generally good without any major issues. I sold it just because Mahindra ran out of spares and fixing the small issues became a problem.

Thanks for the info I also live in Sarjapur road, but they did not offer me test-drive so I headed over to Hosa Road/Singasandra which is their main branch. Should consider asking them about outside insurance. Planning to book this month, just getting the finances ready for the same.

[DocMaHi]

Good evening fellow members, on this beautiful evening after slight downpour in Delhi, I'd like to seek help for my parents on deciding a Punch EV Adventure LR variant. We initially started with a 13L otr budget looking for an upgrade from our trusty eight years old Suzuki Swift to a safer car with automatic transmission. We like the tough and proportionate looks of the Punch EV, low running costs, power and torque on offer for the size on LR variant and the anticipated safety, given punch ice fares well on this front.

Now the dilemma:

1. Should we spend that premium for empowered LR as it comes off as a much better experience for everyday usability with pleasant white interiors, some extra bling and the beautiful screens on offer in my view

2. Quoting my father here: "Market has pushed the boundaries and 15L is the new 10L but when it leaves your hand there's still a gaping 15L hole in the wallet". Should we really go for a Tata EV at 14/15L, with eventful ownership experiences on the forum and internet alike. The sales advisor also stated they prioritise EVs to sort out issues, is there something bound to go wrong with Tata cars?

3. Should we move into buying a petrol car in the given budget which should be spacious for the least and bear the inevitable increasing the running costs. We were in the market around Diwali last year with a bigger budget that has been brought down now and another stretch won't be on the cards as much as delaying the purchase would be. Above all, convincing them to consider any of the above would be a herculean task altogether.

[wanderhermit]

Yes, you can buy Punch Ev LR.

As an ev owner i can tell you that it is perfect second car option. The only thing that I think is amiss is charging infra, which is still inadequate in India. At least where I generally have to travel.

As a city car, Ev is just perfect.

[v01d]

Originally Posted by DocMaHi

Good evening fellow members, on this beautiful evening after slight downpour in Delhi, I'd like to seek help for my parents on deciding a Punch EV Adventure LR variant. We initially started with a 13L otr budget looking for an upgrade from our trusty eight years old Suzuki Swift to a safer car with automatic transmission. We like the tough and proportionate looks of the Punch EV, low running costs, power and torque on offer for the size on LR variant and the anticipated safety, given punch ice fares well on this front.

Now the dilemma:

1. Should we spend that premium for empowered LR as it comes off as a much better experience for everyday usability with pleasant white interiors, some extra bling and the beautiful screens on offer in my view

2. Quoting my father here: "Market has pushed the boundaries and 15L is the new 10L but when it leaves your hand there's still a gaping 15L hole in the wallet". Should we really go for a Tata EV at 14/15L, with eventful ownership experiences on the forum and internet alike. The sales advisor also stated they prioritise EVs to sort out issues, is there something bound to go wrong with Tata cars?

3. Should we move into buying a petrol car in the given budget which should be spacious for the least and bear the inevitable increasing the running costs. We were in the market around Diwali last year with a bigger budget that has been brought down now and another stretch won't be on the cards as much as delaying the purchase would be. Above all, convincing them to consider any of the above would be a herculean task altogether.

1. No doubt, the experience is better if you spend that 1L extra. Rear defogger and wireless navigation are my favs! But there is another option to reduce the spend by 0.2L and go for the medium range (200km) empowered variant. The cabin experience becomes better at the cost of motor power and battery capacity. The pickup still remains great and insurance becomes cheaper as well. Could be a viable option if the usecase is pure NCR driving.

Having said all that, I still think Adv is likely to have lesser bugs over Emp because it has an older infotainment and a simpler MID.

2. EVs are a new phenomena. So some challenges are expected. However, with the first tata.ev dedicated SCs in NCR, your car would be in the best hands! Besides, as far as the cost is concerned, you can think of 15L as 11L for the car and 4L as a prepayment towards fuel. The maintenance is negligible and so is the running cost. Don't think you'd regret the ₹₹ spent.

3. I am a no-no for petrol. Fuel prices have not increased for quite some time and you know what happens after elections. Besides, the fate of diesel cars in Delhi gives us a good idea about the fate of petrol cars in the coming years.

Good luck!

[King_Julien]

I took delivery of my Punch EV Empowered +S LR on 13th March morning.

The car was delivered with 33% charge, so took it home and charged to 60% and in the evening I noticed some coolant leak on the floor.

Informed it to sales advisor, who told coolant is used only when battery gets charged and it is safe to drive. Next day I checked the coolant tank, and to my shock one of the 2 tanks was empty.

I took the vehicle to service center on 15th morning, and I was told by the service advisor that there is a leak and the vehicle has to be lifted to check the exact spot and all vehicle lifts are full. I was told that the vehicle cannot be driven in this condition, as coolant gets circulated while driving too and car has to be left there for inspection on next day.

I got a call today (16th) that the coolant hose leak is the issue and today being Saturday, it is not possible to place order. So they will be placing order on 19th (Monday) and expecting the part to reach on Friday after which they will do the replacement.

It is outrageous that a 1-day old vehicle has to be left at service center for over a week.

The timelines is unacceptable. The experience has left me deeply disappointed and questioning Tata's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

[randeepsr]

Realistically the Tata Punch LR will give you 240km of range only. Today, I charged up my Punch LR up to 100% and decided on a destination 100km away. After reaching back home I saw 26% remaining charge with 65 km to empty. This drive was with the following settings; AC on, Economy drive mode with regeneration at L3.

Typically you never drive car down below 10% and hence my view of realistic range of 240km.

[camaroon]

Originally Posted by King_Julien

The timelines is unacceptable. The experience has left me deeply disappointed and questioning Tata's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Really sorry to hear about your experience.

The sales guys only want the payment and will say anything to not take accountability once the invoice is raised. Coolant is also used for battery and charging without it can damage the battery. Hopefully its only a leak in the hose / connections which can be fixed easily.

Do you mind indicating the dealership and the service center.

I will be doing my PDI soon and not sure how to perform comprehensive tests to catch such issues before acceptance.

[King_Julien]

Originally Posted by camaroon

Do you mind indicating the dealership and the service center.

I had purchased car from PPS motors Guduvanchery and serviced at PPS Motors Chrompet.

I had done a thorough PDI and checked for all fluid levels.

If you are buying from Chennai, I would suggest to avoid Gokulam Motors Chrompet as I had very bad experience with them.

[sharan1988]

Hello everyone, I took delivery of my Punch EV a month ago from Lakshmi TATA Chennai. This being my second EV from TATA, I didn't have high expectations regarding the delivery process or the car's quality control. The one positive aspect was that Lakshmi TATA prepared the car for pickup the day after I completed the payment. However, on the delivery day, I noticed several scratches and dents on the vehicle. Frankly, I would have been surprised if the car had been delivered in pristine condition. The dealership promised to address these issues if I brought the car to their service center, but given my skepticism towards TATA's service quality, I chose to ignore the defects to avoid further complications.

Now, regarding the car's performance, there are a few software glitches that I believe will be resolved over time. One persistent issue is the vibration under full acceleration in Sport mode, which has also been mentioned in some reviews. I plan to address this during the car's first service, if possible, although it doesn't concern me much since I seldom use Sport mode. Aside from these issues, the car boasts a futuristic design and serves as an excellent vehicle for city driving. I intend to provide a comprehensive review after its first service. Until then, I'll share some photos of my car.

[camaroon]

Can someone let me know if the service interval after the 3 free services is 1 year or 6 months?

[DHARM]

Booked Empowered Plus LR yesterday and not planning to buy 7.2kw as of now, planning to buy only if need arises however dealership called in the evening and mentioned that if you don't buy ACFC model then the car I booked supports only 3.3kw AC charger and in future cannot use 7.2kw AC charger, when I argued with them. dealer told that he will arrange a concall with TATA Motors to confirm this, Please advise in any one is aware of this matter

[aim120]

Originally Posted by DHARM

Booked Empowered Plus LR yesterday and not planning to buy 7.2kw as of now, planning to buy only if need arises however dealership called in the evening and mentioned that if you don't buy ACFC model then the car I booked supports only 3.3kw AC charger and in future cannot use 7.2kw AC charger, when I argued with them. dealer told that he will arrange a concall with TATA Motors to confirm this, Please advise in any one is aware of this matter

AC to DC charger, the 7.2 kW or the 3.3 kW is located inside the bonnet, this is your 3 in 1 unit.

The Wall Box charger and your portable charger is technically not a charger. Think of them as a fancy surge protector, with the wall box unit having a thicker wire and higher rated switch then the portable version.

So your dealer is right.
If you buy a 3.3 kW version, the AC to DC will be limited to 3.3 kW only.

[DHARM]

Originally Posted by aim120

AC to DC charger, the 7.2 kW or the 3.3 kW is located inside the bonnet, this is your 3 in 1 unit.

The Wall Box charger and your portable charger is technically not a charger. Think of them as a fancy surge protector, with the wall box unit having a thicker wire and higher rated switch then the portable version.

So your dealer is right.
If you buy a 3.3 kW version, the AC to DC will be limited to 3.3 kW only.

So what would be your advise? i will be using vehicle maximum 1,000km a month. however I am vary of being left out if 7.2kw charger becomes norm going forward.

[King_Julien]

Originally Posted by aim120

So your dealer is right.
If you buy a 3.3 kW version, the AC to DC will be limited to 3.3 kW only.

I think this is incorrect information. Many a times dealer pushes the ACFC by telling that, if the charger purchased later then it will cost around 54K.

Why would they sell charger 54K later, if it is not supported in the lower model? Also I see people suggesting to buy 3rd chargers to reduce the cost of buying ACFC Model.

[wocanak]

Originally Posted by DHARM

Booked Empowered Plus LR yesterday and not planning to buy 7.2kw as of now, planning to buy only if need arises however dealership called in the evening and mentioned that if you don't buy ACFC model then the car I booked supports only 3.3kw AC charger and in future cannot use 7.2kw AC charger, when I argued with them. dealer told that he will arrange a concall with TATA Motors to confirm this, Please advise in any one is aware of this matter

This question is best answered by actually trying 7.2 kw charging on a vehicle bought without the ACFC option. Can any Punch EV owner answer this?

I remember with Nexon Max, all versions supported 7.2 kw, just that you don't get the 7.2 kw charger if you don't buy the AC fast charging variant. You could even buy the charger later and upgrade to 7.2 kw.

Of course this could have changed for the Punch EV, hence better if any owners can try out and confirm.

Originally Posted by DHARM

So what would be your advise? i will be using vehicle maximum 1,000km a month. however I am vary of being left out if 7.2kw charger becomes norm going forward.

It is very unlikely that 7.2 kw charging will become the norm, especially for EVs with smaller batteries (i.e. less than 40 kWh). Note that 7.2 kw charging invariably means increasing the sanctioned load capacity as no one would have that much excess capacity. For 1,000km a month you need to charge 4 times a month, even if you go down to 10% each time, it can be easily charged overnight.