Joseph Fernandes 
After the Harrier and Safari, Tata Motors had sent the Nexon EV & Punch EV for the Crash Testing at Bharat NCAP, and it did not disappoint as it secured 5 Star Safety Rating in Both Adult and Child Protection Crash Tests.
Tata Nexon & Punch EV Crash Tested: Safest EV ever?
Both the EVs were tested by the Bharat NCAP, and its crash results are revealed. First for Nexon EV, in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), the EV scored 29.86 points out of the maximum 32 points. Out of 29.86 points, the EV scored 14.26 points in the frontal offset deformable barrier test, and 15.60 point in Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. In Frontal Barrier Test, the Head, Thighs, Neck, and Feet shows Good Protection while the Adequate protection for the Chest for Driver, and Legs, but Good for Occupant except one leg shows adequate. In Side Barrier Test, it shows good protection for head, belly, and pelvis but adequate protection for chest.
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In Child Occupant Protection (COP), the EV scored 44.95 points out of maximum 49 points. An 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies were used to demonstrate the protection offered by Tata and this is how it went. The EV had a Dynamic Score of 23.95 points out of 24; Child Restraint System (CRS) installation score were 12 on 12 points, and 9 points out of 13 for vehicle assessment. The Nexon EV was crash tested in May 2024, and the results are applicable for both the Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR) versions of the electric SUV.
The Punch EV in AOP scored 31.46 points out of 32 which is more than the Nexon EV scored. Out of these points, the frontal offset deformable barrier test showed good protection for head, neck, pelvis, thigh while adequate protection was for chest of passenger, and legs of driver, thus it scored 15.71 points. In Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test, the head, Belly, Pelvis shows good protection while chest shows adequate protection, thus the 15.74 points.
For COP, the Punch EV scored 45 points out of maximum 49 points which is 0.05 more than the Nexon EV. An 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies were used to demonstrate the protection offered by Tata and this is how it went. The EV had a Dynamic Score of full 24 points, Child Restraint System (CRS) installation also scored full 12 on 12 points, and 9 points out of 13 for vehicle assessment.
Here’s what Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari had to say, “My heartfelt congratulations to Tata Motors on this significant milestone as the Nexon.ev and Punch.ev receive a 5-star rating, under Bharat-NCAP. The certification aligns with the Indian government’s vision for safer vehicles in the country and emphasizes the role of Bharat-NCAP in making India’s automobile industry ‘aatmanirbhar’. The Bharat-NCAP car safety standard is pivotal in realizing the government’s vision to make India a global automobile hub and increase its export worthiness in International markets.”
And now here’s what Mr. Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, had to say about this crazy achievement, “Safety, once less discussed, is now a top priority for the Indian car buyer. At Tata Motors, safety is engrained in our DNA, which has made us an industry benchmark. We have continued to be the pioneers in driving the safety conversation – ensuring that our commitment reflects in every vehicle we manufacture, regardless of price point. We welcome stricter government safety standards and are proud to be the first manufacturer to have sent vehicles and lead the Bharat-NCAP protocol with superlative results.
We are delighted to produce India’s safest vehicle – an EV – in the Punch.ev, while the Nexon.ev continues its legacy of safety with its 5-star rating. Together, all four of our SUVs tested under the Bharat-NCAP have achieved 5-star ratings, setting a benchmark for all passenger vehicles to follow. Looking ahead, our proactive stance on safety will continue, backed by extensive R&D to help us evolve and enable us in leading the way to create a safer future for every road user.”
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Big Achievement for Tata Nexon and Punch EV!