BMW iX1 vs Tata Punch EV

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Tata Punch EV price starts at Rs. 9.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 42.61 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW iX1, priced at Rs. 52.40 Lakh. In terms of range, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge, while the Punch EV delivers 260-275 km per charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4 kWh battery producing 204bhp and the Punch EV a 30 kWh battery producing 87bhp. If you're deciding between the iX1 and Punch EV, the iX1 is the better pick for range and performance, while the Punch EV stands out for affordability and charging time.

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iX1 vs Punch EV Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Tata Punch EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 9.79 Lakh
Range 531 km/charge260-275 km
Battery capacity 66.4 kWh30 kWh
Charging time 30Min-130kW-(10-80%)26 Min ( 10-80%)
Max power 204bhp87bhp
Top speed 175 Km/hNot Available

iX1 vs Punch EV Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBTata Punch EV Smart 30kWh
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 204bhp 87bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Tata Punch EV Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 185/70 R15
Boot Space Not Available 366 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 18,938 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance iX1 Insurance Rs. 45,892 Punch EV Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
150 kW
65 kW
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
30 kWh
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
204bhp
87bhp
Range
531 km/charge
260-275
Max Torque
250Nm
153.8Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
City | Sport
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
26 Min ( 10-80%)
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
11kW AC & 130kW DC
7.2 kW AC | 3.3 KW AC | 65 kW DC
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
11.9H-10-100%
Charger Type
Not Available
CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
26 Min ( 20-80%)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
Not Available
11.9H (10-100%)
Charging Time (7.2 kW AC Fast Charger)
Not Available
4.5 H (10-100%)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
13.5 Sec
Top Speed
175 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Electric
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
185/70 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
4
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
366 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
convertibleTop
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
3880*1742*1622 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
195 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
No of Speakers
12
No
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
0.0 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Yes
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
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