Tata Punch EV: Empowered 40 kWh vs Empowered+ S 40 kWh
The Empowered+ S 40 kWh costs ₹30,000 more than the Empowered 40 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 389% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionEmpowered 40 kWh → Empowered+ S 40 kWh
You pay extra
₹30,000
₹12,69,000 → ₹12,99,000
Features are worth
₹1,16,840
9 gained
Equipment covers
389%
of what the variant costs extra
Empowered+ S 40 kWh costs ₹30,000 more than Empowered 40 kWh and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,16,840 — 389% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹83,720 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹33,120 · 5 features
Most of it — ₹83,720 of the ₹1,16,840 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof and Front Ventilated Seats. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
10 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Empowered 40 kWh | Empowered+ S 40 kWh | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹32,200 |
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹25,760 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Rear Centre ArmrestFold-down armrest in the rear seat, usually with cupholders. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹22,080 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹8,280 |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Net feature value | 9 gained | ₹1,16,840 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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Single-Pane Electric Sunroofadded
ours₹Front Ventilated Seatsadded
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ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
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ours₹Rear Centre Armrestadded
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ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
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On our figures
₹1,16,840 of equipment against ₹30,000 — 389% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Empowered+ S 40 kWh costs ₹31,854 more on the road than Empowered 40 kWh, against ₹30,000 ex-showroom. ₹1,554 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹300, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Empowered 40 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,69,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹6,284
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹63,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,690
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Empowered+ S 40 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹6,338
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹64,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,990
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Tata Punch EV Empowered 40 kWh and Empowered+ S 40 kWh?
- ₹30,000 ex-showroom — Empowered 40 kWh is ₹12,69,000 and Empowered+ S 40 kWh is ₹12,99,000.
- Is the Tata Punch EV Empowered+ S 40 kWh worth the extra money over the Empowered 40 kWh?
- Empowered+ S 40 kWh costs ₹30,000 more than Empowered 40 kWh and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,16,840 — 389% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Empowered+ S 40 kWh that the Empowered 40 kWh doesn't have?
- 9 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Front Ventilated Seats, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.