Tata Harrier EV — Tata Motors’ flagship electric SUV launched in India in June 2025
🚗 Overview & Launch
- Launched on 3 June 2025, bookings began 2 July 2025.
- Built on Tata’s acti.ev Plus (OmegaArc) architecture, a heavily modified ICE platform enabling AWD capabilities for the first time in a Tata SUV.
- Available in three trims—Adventure, Fearless, Empowered—and a special Stealth Edition with matte-black styling.
🛻 Exterior Design
- Overall silhouette resembles the ICE Harrier but includes EV-specific elements:
- Closed-off grille
- Redesigned bumpers with silver vertical slats
- Aerodynamic 19-inch alloy wheels
- Distinctive Harrier.ev badging.
- Dimensions: slightly taller (+22 mm) and longer (+2 mm) than ICE version; same 2,741 mm wheelbase.
- Offered in 4 standard colours—Nainital Nocturne, Empowered Oxide, Pure Grey, Pristine White—and Stealth Black exclusive to the Stealth Edition.
🏠 Interior & Infotainment
- Retains Harrier ICE’s cabin layout with upgraded premium finishes and soft-touch trims.
- Dual digital layout: 14.5‑inch Neo QLED infotainment screen + 10.25-inch instrument display (some sources mention 12.3″/12.25″ cluster).
- Comfort features:
- Powered & ventilated front seats (with boss mode for passenger)
- Dual‑zone climate control and rear AC vents
- Panoramic sunroof and multi‑mood ambient lighting
- 10‑speaker JBL system with Dolby Atmos 5.1.
- EV‑specific functionality:
- Vehicle‑to‑Load (V2L) and Vehicle‑to‑Vehicle (V2V) charging
- Summon and transparent bonnet mode
- Terrain modes like rock crawl, mud ruts, off‑road assist, boost and drift mode.
⚙️ Powertrain & Performance
- Battery options:
- 65 kWh (single motor, RWD) — 238 PS / 315 Nm
- 75 kWh (dual-motor AWD) — 396 PS / 504 Nm.
- Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in approximately 6.3 seconds (AWD boost mode).
- Driving range (MIDC P1+P2 testing cycle):
- 65 kWh RWD — ~538 km
- 75 kWh RWD — ~627 km
- 75 kWh AWD — ~622 km.
- Charging support:
- 120 kW DC fast charging: 20 → 80% in ~25 minutes
- AC home charging: ~10–11 hours for full charge @ 3.3 kW.
🛡️ Safety & ADAS
- 5‑star Bharat NCAP safety rating (adult occupant: 32/32).
- Construction: ~58% special grade steel and increased torsional rigidity (+62%).
- Level‑2 ADAS suite including adaptive cruise, lane‑keep assist, blind-spot detection, forward collision warning, driver attention alerts, and more (22 features)
- Additional safety tech: seven airbags, electronic stability program (ESP i‑VBAC), tyre-pressure monitoring system, hill‑hold assist, roll‑over mitigation, 540° surround‑view camera, and blind‑spot alerts.
💰 Pricing & Variants
- RWD (65 kWh): ₹21.49 lakh to ₹27.49 lakh (ex‑showroom)
- AWD (75 kWh): ₹28.99 lakh ex‑showroom for Empowered QWD top‑variant.
- Intro pricing is for a limited launch period; ₹49,000 extra for home AC charger and installation typically applies.
🆚 Competitors & Market Positioning
- Positioned as a premium mid-size EV SUV in India, standing above the BYD Atto 3, Mahindra XEV 9e (₹18.9–21.9 lakh), but below luxury imports like the Tesla Model Y (₹46 lakh+), Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6.
- Competes with local electric crossovers like Maruti e‑Vitara, Hyundai Creta Electric, and Mahindra BE 6e.
✅ In Summary
The Tata Harrier EV (aka Harrier.ev) is a flagship mid-size electric SUV offering powerful performance, AWD capability, long range, premium comfort features, modern safety technology, and a very competitive price in the ₹21–29 lakh segment. With its advanced tech like V2L/V2V charging, summon mode, ADAS Level‑2, and an impressive safety rating, it aims to set a new benchmark for premium EVs in India.
