Comparing the Mahindra Thar 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 Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | — |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 95 kW |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electronic |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | — | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 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 | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | — |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | No | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | No | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | No | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
