Tata Motors has officially launched the much-anticipated Harrier EV in India, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s electric mobility landscape. Priced at an aggressive INR 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory) for the base RWD Adventure variant, the Harrier EV signals Tata’s intent to dominate the premium electric SUV segment with innovation, scale, and ambition.
With this launch, Tata enters a new era—one where performance, practicality, and premium design converge with clean technology. Sitting atop Tata’s all-electric portfolio, the Harrier EV is the brand’s first all-wheel-drive vehicle since the Safari Storme and the most feature-rich product in its EV arsenal.
Built on the evolved Acti.ev architecture, which also underpins the Punch EV and Curvv EV, the Harrier EV introduces a 65kWh battery in the base variant and a more powerful 75kWh pack in higher trims. The dual-motor setup churns out 396hp and 504Nm torque, delivering a certified range of 627km (MIDC) and a real-world range of over 480km, as per Tata’s internal testing. Charging is equally efficient: a 120kW DC fast charger gets the SUV from 20 to 80 percent in just 25 minutes.
In terms of design, the Harrier EV retains the muscular proportions of its ICE sibling, with subtle EV cues such as a closed-off grille, revised bumper, and new 19-inch aero-optimised alloys. Dimensionally, it’s slightly larger than the ICE Harrier, but maintains the same wheelbase. Inside, Tata pushes boundaries with a world-first Samsung Neo QLED 14.53-inch infotainment screen, a digital driver’s display, and a four-spoke illuminated steering wheel. Other highlights include a panoramic sunroof, 10-speaker JBL system with Dolby Atmos 5.1, ambient lighting, and ventilated powered front seats.
Safety and intelligence are front and centre. Level 2 ADAS has been specially calibrated for Indian roads, while a segment-first 540-degree camera and stitched live camera feed aid in tight manoeuvres and off-roading. Tata’s new DrivePay feature enables payments for tolls and charging points directly from the vehicle—no phone needed. Add in Vehicle-to-Load and Vehicle-to-Vehicle charging support, OTA updates, and a digital IRVM, and the Harrier EV clearly sets a new standard in connected and intelligent EV mobility.
But what really turns heads is Tata’s unprecedented lifetime warranty on the battery—a bold move likely to instill buyer confidence in EV ownership and long-term performance.
With bookings opening on July 2, 2025, and three variants—Adventure, Fearless, and Empowered—on offer, Tata has positioned the Harrier EV as a worthy challenger to Mahindra’s XUV 9e and BE 6, Hyundai’s Creta EV, and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. Though it undercuts the XUV 9e, it is priced slightly above the BE 6 and Creta EV, signaling that Tata is betting on a superior feature set and longer range to justify the premium.
The Tata Harrier EV is a reflection of the company’s maturing EV playbook, focused not just on volume, but value and versatility. With it, Tata is hoping to offer a differentiated road to success thanks to the size and price on offer, and it has certainly put the industry and buyers on notice.
