Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, in a significant announcement declared that the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev have achieved the 5 star Bharat-NCAP safety rating. While the Punch.ev set a major milestone by receiving the highest ever scores achieved by any vehicle till date –31.46/32 and 45/49 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) respectively, the Nexon.ev scored29.86/32 and 44.95/49 points for AOP and COP respectively. With this, Tata Motors is now the only OEM with the safest range of SUV portfolio scoring 5-stars across Bharat-NCAP and Global-NCAP tests.
Tata Motors has prioritized safety as a top priority for Indian car buyers, making them an industry benchmark. The company has been pioneers in driving safety conversations and has been the first manufacturer to lead the Bharat-NCAP protocol with superlative results.
The Punch.ev, an electric SUV, has attracted over 10,000 owners, particularly from rural markets, due to its long range, high performance, and advanced technology, while the Nexon.ev has sold over 68,000 units. Mr. Nitin Gadkari – Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, expressed, “My heartfelt congratulations to Tata Motors on this significant milestone as the Nexon.ev and Punch.ev receive a 5-star rating, under Bharat-NCAP.”
