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In the latest crash test of Bharat NCAP, which is giving a new direction to the automobile safety of the country, the 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift has proved its mettle in terms of safety. This compact electric SUV has achieved 5-star safety rating in crash test. This is a great news for car buyers who prioritize safety in the Indian market, as it has joined the list of safest electric cars tested in the country.
Got strong marks in adult and child safety
According to the crash test report, the Punch EV facelift has scored 31.09 points out of 32 in adult occupant protection. At the same time, in the category of child occupant protection, this car has got an excellent score of 45 out of 49.
The car’s body structure demonstrated excellent strength during frontal offset crash and side impact assessments, providing complete protection to the driver and front passenger. Additionally, the car also scored top marks in the fit and dynamic performance of the Child Restraint System (CRS) used to test child safety.
Acti.ev Architecture and Advanced Safety Features
This popular electric SUV of Tata has been built on the company’s special ‘Acti.ev’ architecture. It has many modern active and passive features for safety:
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Airbags: 6 standard airbags
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Control System: ABS with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and EBD
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Child Safety: ISOFIX child seat mounts and 3-point seat belts for all passengers
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Driver Assist: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and 360-degree camera
According to the Bharat NCAP report, not only the list of features, but the strength of the car’s body shell has been found to be capable of absorbing the impact of accidents to a great extent.
Important things for customers before buying a car
Getting a 5-star rating in a crash test is certainly a testament to the car’s robust design, but in actual road accidents, vehicle speed, angle of collision, road conditions and wearing seat belts play the most important role.
Additionally, this Bharat NCAP score is primarily valid for the specific variant tested. Therefore, it would be wise to consider the safety rating as well as practical aspects like the car’s on-road price, driving range, maintenance costs, charging infrastructure and after-sales service while buying a new electric SUV.
(Disclaimer: This news report is based on the official crash test evaluation issued by India NCAP and technical standards of Tata Motors.)