The craze for electric vehicles (EVs) in India is rapidly growing, and joining this wave, Tata Motors has officially launched its much-anticipated electric SUV, the Tata Harrier EV. This isn’t just another car; it’s a symbol of future mobility, offering robust performance, impressive range, and a plethora of cutting-edge features. Let’s delve deeper into this formidable electric SUV.
Features: A Confluence of Modernity and Comfort
The Tata Harrier EV is built on the ‘acti.ev+’ architecture, making it exceptionally spacious and technologically advanced. It packs everything you’d expect from a premium electric SUV:
* Interior: You get dual 10.25-inch screens (a digital driver display and an infotainment system), an 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory and welcome retract functions, a 4-way electrically adjustable co-driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic AC, wireless phone charger, an air purifier with AQI display, 45-watt USB Type-C charging ports, and a panoramic sunroof. Top-end variants feature a massive 14.53-inch Harman infotainment display (powered by Samsung Neo QLED) and a JBL 10-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos for a ‘Theatre Max’ experience.
* Exterior: The exterior boasts projector LED headlights, LED DRLs, connected LED tail lights, 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels, integrated side steps, a shark fin antenna, and roof rails.
* Safety: The Harrier EV has secured a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP. Safety features include 6 airbags (7 airbags in top variants, including a knee airbag), a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), disc brakes on all four wheels, an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold, Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control, rear parking camera and sensors, a 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor and transparent mode, and an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS).
* Advanced Features: Convenience is enhanced with Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging (5 kW) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging (3.3 kW) capabilities, E-Wallet Auto Park Assist, Digi Access digital key, and DrivePay.
Performance & Specifications: Potent Power and Extended Range
The Tata Harrier EV is offered with two battery pack options, catering to diverse driving needs:
* Battery Capacity:
* 65 kWh: This battery pack is available with the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant.
* 75 kWh: This battery pack is available with both Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Quad-Wheel Drive (QWD) variants.
Both battery packs use Lithium-ion Phosphate (LFP) chemistry.
* Motor and Power Output:
* RWD Variants (65 kWh and 75 kWh): These variants feature a rear-axle mounted motor producing 238 bhp (175 kW) of power and 315 Nm of torque.
* AWD/QWD Variant (75 kWh): This variant gets a dual-motor setup, with the front motor generating 158 bhp (116 kW) and the rear motor producing 238 bhp (175 kW). This combined setup delivers a total of 390 bhp and 504 Nm of torque.
* Range (ARAI Certified):
* 65 kWh (RWD): 538 km
* 75 kWh (RWD): 627 km
* 75 kWh (AWD/QWD): 622 km
Tata Motors claims a ‘C75’ real-world range (achievable by 75% of Tata EV owners) of 420-445 km for the 65 kWh variant and 480-505 km for the 75 kWh variant.
* Performance:
* The 75 kWh QWD variant features a ‘Boost Mode’, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. Its top speed is 180 km/h.
* It offers three drive modes (Eco, City, Sport) and six terrain modes (Normal, Grass/Snow, Mud/Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, and a Custom mode), preparing it for any terrain. The QWD variant also includes ‘Off-Road Assist’.
* Charging:
* AC Fast Charger (7.2 kW): A 10-100% charge takes 9.3 hours for the 65 kWh battery and 10.7 hours for the 75 kWh battery.
* DC Fast Charger (120 kW): Both battery packs can be charged from 20-80% in just 25 minutes. A 15-minute charge can add up to 250 km of range.
* Dimensions and Capacity:
* Length: 4607 mm
* Width: 2132 mm
* Height: 1740 mm
* Wheelbase: 2741 mm
* Seating Capacity: 5 individuals
* Boot Space: 502 litres (expandable)
* Frunk (front trunk) Space: 67 litres in RWD variants, 35 litres in AWD variants.
Colour Options: Choose Your Style
The Tata Harrier EV is available in a total of 5 appealing colour options, some of which are variant-specific:
* Pristine White
* Pure Grey
* Empowered Oxide
* Nainital Nocturne
* Stealth Black (Exclusive to Stealth Edition)
For the interior, different variants offer distinct colour themes: Adventure gets Black/Brown, Fearless gets an all-black theme, Empowered features Grey/White, and the Stealth Edition sports an all-black (Carbon Noir) theme.
Price (Ex-Showroom, India):
The introductory prices for the Tata Harrier EV (excluding charger and installation costs) are as follows:
* Adventure 65: ₹21.49 Lakh
* Adventure S 65: ₹21.99 Lakh
* Fearless+ 65: ₹23.99 Lakh
* Fearless+ 75: ₹24.99 Lakh
* Empowered 75: ₹27.49 Lakh
Top-end variants, such as the Stealth and Empowered QWD 75, could go up to ₹30.70 Lakh to ₹31.69 Lakh.
The Tata Harrier EV marks a significant stride in the Indian electric vehicle market. It not only impresses with its powerful performance and extended range but also delivers a superb driving experience with its cutting-edge features and premium interior. It’s bound to attract customers looking for an eco-friendly, safe, and robust SUV. Bookings commence from July 2, 2025, so if you’re keen to be part of this electrical, get ready!