Comparing the BMW i7 and the Tata Punch EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the Tata Punch EV is priced at ₹969,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 95 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Touchscreen by HARMAN operating with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
