2026 Tata Punch EV facelift scores impressive adult and child safety ratings in Bharat NCAP
The Tata Punch EV has secured a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), delivering impressive scores for both adult and child occupant protection. The latest crash test results further strengthen the Punch EV’s position as one of the safest electric SUVs in its segment.
According to the official Bharat NCAP results, the Punch EV scored 31.46 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP). The tested model was the Empowered+ S Long Range variant, although the rating applies across the entire Punch EV range, including both Medium Range and Long Range variants.
Crash Test Performance — Adult Occupants
The Punch EV performed exceptionally well in Bharat NCAP’s crash tests. It scored 15.71 out of 16 points in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and 15.74 out of 16 points in the side movable deformable barrier test. The SUV’s body shell and structure remained stable during the impact tests, offering strong protection to occupants.
In the frontal impact test, protection for the driver’s head, neck, pelvis and thighs was rated ‘good’, while the chest and lower legs received an ‘adequate’ rating. The front passenger received ‘good’ protection for almost all critical body regions. During the side impact and side pole impact tests, the Punch EV offered ‘good’ protection for most body regions, with only the chest receiving an ‘adequate’ rating in the side barrier test.
Crash Test Performance — Child Occupants
The Punch EV also delivered a strong performance in child occupant protection, scoring 45 out of 49 points. It achieved full marks in both the dynamic performance assessment (24/24) and Child Restraint System (CRS) installation assessment (12/12). The remaining points came from the vehicle assessment section, where it lost four points.
During the tests, rearward-facing child seats were used for both the 18-month-old and three-year-old crash test dummies. Both child occupants received full scores in the frontal and side impact evaluations, highlighting the effectiveness of the Punch EV’s child safety systems.
Safety Equipment and Specifications
The Tata Punch EV comes equipped with a comprehensive list of safety features as standard. These include six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, reverse parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system (iTPMS), seatbelt reminders for all occupants and a speed alert system. Higher variants also offer features such as a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring, further enhancing safety.
Market Positioning
Priced from Rs. 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom), the Tata Punch EV continues to be one of the safest electric SUVs available in the compact EV space. With a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and an extensive list of standard safety equipment, it remains a strong rival to models such as the Citroen eC3, MG Windsor EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.