Tata Motors, at the forefront of India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution has achieved significant acclaim with its Punch.ev and Nexon.ev models securing coveted 5-star safety ratings from Bharat-NCAP. These accolades underscore Tata’s unwavering commitment to pioneering safety standards in the automotive industry.
Punch.ev, the latest addition to Tata’s EV portfolio, achieved record-breaking scores of 31.46/32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45/49 for child occupant protection (COP), marking it as the highest scorer ever recorded by Bharat-NCAP. Meanwhile, Nexon.ev demonstrated stellar safety performance with scores of 29.86/32 for AOP and 44.95/49 for COP, reinforcing Tata Motors’ reputation for delivering robust safety across its SUV lineup.
Nitin Gadkari, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, commended Tata Motors, stating, “The 5-star ratings for Nexon.ev and Punch.ev reflect Tata’s leadership in prioritizing safety and innovation in the Indian automotive sector.”Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, highlighted, “Safety remains paramount in our design philosophy, and these achievements underscore our commitment to setting new benchmarks in vehicle safety.”
