Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automakers, has announced that two of its famous electric vehicles, the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Punch EV, have received five-star safety ratings in the recently conducted Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) crash tests. Interestingly, these models are the first EVs to score the top ratings from Bharat NCAP. The Tata Punch EV and Nexon EV have scored five-star safety ratings for both child and adult occupant safety.
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) was unveiled in 2022 by the minister of road transport and highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari. By conducting Bharat NCAP crash tests, the government is aiming to improve road safety and provide customers with relevant information on vehicle safety. India’s own crash test programme encourages automakers to manufacture reliable and safe EVs for the market. The 5-star rating certification was awarded to the company by Nitin Gadkari.
The company offers the Tata Punch EV and Nexon EV alongside their ICE (internal combustion engine) variants. These models are manufactured on Tata’s Acti.ev platform. The homegrown automaker claims that it will produce various new EVs under the same platform in the coming years. The most-awaited Sierra and Curvv electric SUVs will also be based on the Acti.ev platform.
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The Tata Nexon is the best selling electric car in the country. The electric SUV has bagged 29.86 points out of 32.00 in the adult passenger protection segment. In the front offset deformable barrier test, the car scored 14.26 points out of 16.00. On the other hand, the SUV secured 44.95 points out of 49 in the child occupant protection segment.
The Tata Punch EV has managed to get 31.46 points out of 32 for adult passenger protection. The EV secured 45.00 points out of 49 for the child passenger protection segment. Notably, out of all the vehicles tested under the domestic crash test programme, the Tata Punch EV has received the highest score for both child and adult occupant protection. The variant that was tested was the Long Range Empowered Plus (S), which is also considered the heaviest version of the EV.
In the Indian market, the Punch EV comes at a starting price of INR 10.99 lakh and goes up to INR 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top variant. On the other hand, the Nexon EV is priced between INR 14.49 lakh and INR 19.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Punch EV is loaded with a range of safety features, such as ABS and ESC, as well as six airbags, a blind spot monitor, three-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX mounts, and more.
