Tata Harrier EV is currently the market in India, and its bookings are open, which stirs up a stir among those interested in cars. This electric SUV is available with a starting price of Rs. 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom) that offers modern design, advanced technology, as well as amazing performance. It is the first electric SUV at Tata Motors to have an all-wheel-drive (AWD system), and it will be a strong icing on the cake in its premium electric segment. As Tata offers a special loyalty bonus of Rs. 1 lakh on previous Tata EV owners, the Harrier EV challenges the available competitions such as the Mahindra XEV 9e and BYD Atto 3 models.
Prices and Options
There are five major variations of the Harrier EV namely the Adventure, Adventure S, Fearless Plus, Empowered as well as the Empowered AWD. The lowest priced Adventure 65 has a tag of Rs. 21.49 lakh, whereas the most expensive variant is Empowered QWD 75 Stealth Edition and priced at Rs. 30.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV features two battery options: 65 kWh battery pack that could be fitted on the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) cars and 75 kWh that could be found on the RWD and AWD cars. There is also a Stealth Edition with four trims, a matte-black finish for a bold premium aesthetics.
Performance and Battery
Basing its Harrier EV on the Tata company Acti.ve range, EV, the Harrier can offer up to 505 km of real-world range, and the 75 kWh versions can offer up to 627 km of range using ARAI-certified tests. The RWD is equipped with the permanent magnet synchronous motor with a power of 238 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. Its AWD versions which sport two motors (front induction and rear PMS) generate a combined figure of 313 horsepower and 504 Nm of torque with a 0-100 kmph rating of just 6.3 seconds. The SUV is compatible with 120 kW DC fast charging that gives it 250 km of range in 15 minutes, as well as 3.3 kW, 7.2 kW AC charging.
Specification and Design
Harrier EV is nearly identical to its diesel version except it has features that are specific to an EV, such as the blanked-out grille, silver vertical slats on the front bumper, and re-designed 19 inch alloy wheels, having aero covers. The cabin on the inside has a contemporary white and grey colour scheme, a 14.5-inch Samsung Neo QLED touchscreen infotainment unit and an electronic digital instrument cluster that measures 10.25 inches in size. Additional features of note are a 10-speaker JBL sound system with Dolby Atmos, ventilated and powered front seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control and wireless phone charger. Other EV-specific features such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging are available on the SUV as well as off-road capabilities including terrain modes Rock Crawl and Mud Ruts.[] at least one of the countries in the list.
Safety, and Utility on the Road Operation
The Harrier EV is also strong in the safety department as it received 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. The safety equipment is standard and is composed of six airbags, all-four disc brakes, a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The AWD versions are made to handle harsh terrains and they have a water-wading level of 600 mm and a gradient ability of 47 percent. Its versatility is well supplemented by drive modes such as Eco, City, Sport, and a Boost mode in AWD variants.
Booking Details and Loyalty Bonus
It is also announcing a loyalty bonus of Rs. 1 lakh of existing Tata EV customers, effectively bringing down the starting price of the base model to only Rs. 20.49 lakh The Harrier EV booking can be done with a token payment of just Rs. 21,000 with authorized dealers or at the online portal of Tata. Certain dealers especially in Mumbai are also offering government supported subsidies on the first 8,000 bookings which could lead to a total benefit of Rs.1.5 lakh. Moreover, customers have the option of taking a free home charger with installation, six months worth of free charging at Tata Power stations (up to 1000 units), and zero down payment schemes, based on their eligibility.
Market Response and Availability
The Harrier EV is already attracting a lot of attention, given that bookings have already topped 10,000 in the first 24 hours of opening. Tata also has started production at its plant in Pune, and it is likely to start delivery in July 2025. The SUV should be accessible to a large number of people, as it is offered in various channels, such as GeM, CSD, and KPKB.
Why It Is Important
Tata Harrier EV is an attractive combination of performance, capacity, and intelligent technology, introduced to the EV market of India, which gradually grows. Its good off-road performance, good pricing, andjuicy incentives make it of interest to both ecology-friendly consumers and off-roaders, and we recommend it highly. The loyalty bonus and the early bird offers are even more reasons to consider it as an even more appealing option to the already existing Tata EV owners who plan to upgrade their car. As electric vehicles are getting popular in India, the Harrier EV is a new milestone in premium electric SUVs with a mix of practicality and the latest technology.
