2026 Tata Punch EV Secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating

The updated 2026 Tata Punch EV has officially secured a five-star rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. Assessed in May 2026, the compact electric SUV showcased excellent structural integrity, reaffirming its position as one of the safest options in the domestic electric mobility segment.

Detailed Point-Based Safety Scores

The electric SUV delivered a highly competitive result in its class. In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) tests, the vehicle achieved a score of 31.09 out of 32 points. When assessing Child Occupant Protection (COP), the Punch EV earned a commendable 45 out of 49 points.

Adult Occupant Protection Breakdown

The Adult Occupant Protection testing is divided into specific crash scenarios. Here is how the Punch EV performed:

• Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: The vehicle achieved a score of 15.28 out of 16 points.

• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: The electric SUV scored 15.80 out of 16 points.

• Side Pole Impact Test: The vehicle successfully cleared this test, confirming strong structural integrity during severe side collisions.

Child Occupant Protection Breakdown

The Bharat NCAP evaluation for Child Occupant Protection focuses heavily on the effectiveness and secure mounting of child restraint systems. The breakdown of the 45-point total is as follows:

• CRS Dynamic Score: The vehicle achieved a perfect score of 24 out of 24 points.

• CRS Installation Score: The Punch EV scored a maximum of 12 out of 12 points.

• Vehicle Assessment Score: The SUV earned 9 out of 13 points.

Standard Safety Equipment

These impressive safety ratings are supported by a robust suite of safety equipment fitted natively into the vehicle. Standard safety features across all variants of the Tata Punch EV include:

• Electronic stability control.

• Side head curtain airbags.

• Pedestrian protection systems.

• Seat belt reminders for all seating positions.

• ISOFIX anchorages located on the outboard rear seats.

Comprehensive Variant Coverage

The five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating is comprehensive, applying across the entire model lineup. This certification covers all six variants of the Punch EV. Furthermore, the rating encompasses both the 30 kWh and 40 kWh battery pack configurations.

The specific models subjected to the physical crash tests during the assessment were the Adventure 40 and the Empowered Plus S 40. Because this rating covers the full range of variants from the entry level to the top-spec, buyers are assured they do not have to compromise on passenger safety regardless of the specific trim level they choose.

Contextual Segment Performance

Within the context of its segment, the Punch EV's Adult Occupant Protection score of 31.09 is considered a highly competitive result. It comfortably ranks among the strongest safety performances in the compact electric SUV space.

Prior Testing Comparisons

For context, the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) version of the Tata Punch was also crash tested under the Bharat NCAP program earlier this year. The ICE Punch scored 30.58 points in Adult Occupant Protection and 45 points in Child Occupant Protection. It is also worth noting that the adult occupant protection score for the EV has come down marginally since the platform was last tested in 2024.

This latest five-star Bharat NCAP rating for the facelifted model reinforces the manufacturer's ongoing commitment to vehicle safety across its electric vehicle portfolio.