Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has announced that the Punch EV and the Nexon EV have achieved the 5-star Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP) safety rating. This is a major achievement for Tata Motors, making it the only OEM with the safest SUV portfolio scoring 5-stars across Bharat-NCAP and Global-NCAP tests.
The Punch EV, since its launch, has been quite an attraction for EV enthusiasts and first-time buyers, with over 35% owners from the rural markets. The Punch EV has attracted over 10,000 proud members to its family. Credited as the kickstarter of India’s EV revolution, the Nexon.ev has sold over 68,000 units since its launch in 2020. The updated avatar of the SUV unveiled in 2023 makes a significant leap forward for the entire Indian auto industry.
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 also scored highly, with 29.86/32 and 44.95/49 points for AOP and COP respectively.
This achievement aligns with the Indian government’s vision for safer vehicles in the country and emphasizes the role of Bharat-NCAP in making India’s automobile industry ‘aatmanirbhar’. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Tata Motors on this significant milestone, stating that it emphasizes the role of Bharat-NCAP in making India’s automobile industry ‘aatmanirbhar’ and increasing its export worthiness in international markets.
Tata Motors is committed to safety and innovation, and this achievement is a testament to their dedication to providing customers with the safest vehicles possible. The 5-star Bharat-NCAP safety rating for the Punch EV and Nexon EV is a testament to Tata Motors’ commitment to safety, and a major milestone for the Indian automobile industry.
