Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, announced that the Punch.ev and Nexon.ev have both achieved a 5-star Bharat-NCAP safety rating. The Punch.ev attained the highest scores ever recorded with 31.46/32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45/49 for child occupant protection (COP), while the Nexon.ev scored 29.86/32 and 44.95/49 for AOP and COP, respectively. This makes Tata Motors the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with a full range of SUVs scoring 5-stars in both Bharat-NCAP and Global-NCAP tests.
Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, congratulated Tata Motors, highlighting Bharat-NCAP’s role in enhancing vehicle safety and supporting India’s vision to become a global automobile hub. Mr. Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, emphasized Tata Motors’ commitment to safety, noting their pioneering role in this domain. He expressed pride in the Punch.ev’s achievement as India’s safest vehicle and the Nexon.ev’s continued legacy of safety.
The Punch.ev, notable for its long range and advanced features, has gained popularity with over 10,000 units sold, particularly attracting rural market buyers. The Nexon.ev, a pivotal model in India’s EV revolution, has sold over 68,000 units since 2020, setting new benchmarks with its innovative design and technology.
