Overview
- Bharat NCAP awarded the facelifted 2026 Tata Punch EV a five-star rating following crash tests assessed in May 2026.
- Child occupant protection scored 45 out of 49 with full marks for the CRS dynamic test and for CRS installation and a 9/13 vehicle assessment.
- Adult occupant protection was reported at about 31 out of 32, with most outlets citing 31.09 and one report listing 31.46, a small discrepancy in published figures.
- The crash programme tested the Adventure 40 and Empowered Plus S 40 variants and the agency says the five-star result applies across all six Punch EV variants offered with 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery packs.
- Tata lists standard safety equipment across the range — including electronic stability control, multiple airbags, ISOFIX rear anchors and seatbelt reminders — features that helped the Punch EV post high frontal, side and side‑pole test scores and may strengthen its appeal to safety-conscious buyers.