Bharat NCAP tested the Tata Nexon EV and Punch EV. And now, they’ve shared the results. Both models received the same safety rating for adults and children.
The Nexon EV and the Punch EV received a 5-star rating for adults and children in the crash tests.
Tata Nexon EV BNCAP score
Nexon EV earned 29.86 points of the maximum 32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP), getting a 5-star rating.
Two types of tests:
- Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: The electric SUV scored 14.26 out of 16 points.
- Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: the Nexon EV achieved 15.60 out of 16 points.
Regarding child occupant protection (COP), the Nexon EV got 23.95 out of 24, a perfect child restraint system (CRS) installation score of 12 out of 12, and 9 points out of 13 for vehicle assessment.
The Nexon EV underwent crash testing in May 2024. The results apply to both the Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR) versions.
Tata Punch EV BNCAP score
Tata’s small e-SUV comes with six airbags, ABS and ESC, three-point seat belts for all seats, ISOFIX mounts, and other features as standard across all variants.
The Punch EV achieved 31.46 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP). In the two tests:
- Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: The small e-SUV secured 14.26 out of 16.
- Side movable deformable barrier test: Punch EV got 15.6 out of 16.
In both tests, the Punch EV showed good to average protection for adult occupant crash test dummies. Also, during the side pole impact test, the compact SUV offered good protection.
Meanwhile, in the child occupancy protection (COP) tests, the Punch EV received 45 points out of 49 possible. It scored 23.95 out of 24 in the dynamic tests, a perfect 12 out of 12 in the CRS segment, and 9 out of 13 in vehicle assessment.
The small SUV has become BNCAP’s highest-rated car due to its scores. The Nexon EV, Harrier, and Safari are 5-star rated, but their scores are slightly lower than the Punch EVs.
Don’t confuse Bharat NCAP with Global NCAP
The new Bharat NCAP norms came into effect on October 1, 2023. These norms are based on the latest GNCAP protocols.
It’s worth noting that under Global NCAP, the maximum score for AOP is 34 points, while it is 32 points in Bharat NCAP. Aside from this difference, the crash test protocols and rating assignments seem to be very similar.
