EV enthusiasts across the nation have been waiting for this one big launch for months now. The wait is finally over, as the Tata Harrier.ev has now made its debut in India. The instant question on everyone’s mind – is it worth the hype (and the money)? Well, six terrain modes, 0–100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, and quad-wheel drive are just some features. So, you be the judge.
And to help you with this decision, know that the Harrier.ev is based on the next-gen acti.ev+ pure EV architecture. For this, and other reasons, the company is calling it the “most intelligent SUV created by Tata Motors.” Further strengthening these claims is a superb offer by Tata Motors – a lifetime warranty on its battery pack.
Moving on from claims, let’s have a look at its numbers. The Harrier.ev is powered by a dual motor setup, making it a quad-wheel drive (QWD). This setup comes with a power of 158 PS (116 kW) at the front and 238 PS (175 kW) at the back. This is enough to deliver a torque of 504 Nm and an acceleration of 0–100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. There are two battery pack options of 65 kWh and 75 kWh, delivering a claimed range from 480km to 505km on a full charge. Additionally, 1.5C fast charging support on the Harrier.ev gives up to 250km of charge in just 15 minutes.
Tata Harrier.ev Drive and Assistance Features
The highlight features of the Harrier.ev include six terrain modes: Normal, Grass/Snow, Mud/Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Custom. There is also Boost Mode, Drift Mode, and Off-road Assist with cruise control (for as low as 5 km/h). A Transparent Mode allows obstacle visibility beneath the vehicle.
Other features across the vehicle include –
e-Valet – Auto Park Assist (APA) automatically manoeuvres the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular spots at your command. Anywhere Parking – a segment-first innovation – allows you to define custom parking spaces, eliminating the need for conventional marked spots. Reverse Assist: Automatically retrace the exact path in reverse (up to last 50m), taking you out of tight situations without breaking a sweat. Summon Mode: Enables you to remotely summon Harrier.ev in forward or reverse direction, perfect for tight spaces.
Clear View Assist – 540-degree surround view through a 360 surround view monitor, Transparent mode, as well as a Blind spot view monitor, which brings you a live video feed of your left and right blind spots on your infotainment screen and instrument cluster. There is also an HD Rear view mirror (e-IRVM) and an integrated smart mirror that doubles as a built-in dashcam, continuously recording in Full HD: 1920×1080 at the front and 1920×384 at the rear with support for up to 128GB of storage. Users can share or save clips by simply scanning the QR code displayed on the mirror to access videos directly on their phone.
Tata Harrier.ev Other Features
Digi Access – Digital key eliminates the need to carry a physical key anymore. Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology coupled with Smart Card (backup key) allows hands-free lock and unlock. The Remote Key offers 11 commands, from locking and unlocking to even Remote Park and Summon Mode.
Luxury – All the luxury features on the Harrier.ev are packaged under the label “Zenith Suite.” The collection includes Memory seats and ORVM, Powered and ventilated front seats, Power BOSS mode for extended rear legroom, Rear comfort headrests and centre armrest with cupholders, Voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, Dual-zone climate control with cooled storage and air purifier, Ambient lighting synced with drive modes and music, Wireless charging and 65W USB fast chargers, Rear sunshades for privacy and glare reduction, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) power sharing, Bootspace of 502 litres, expandable to 999 litre, and a Frunk of 67 litres in RWD and 35 litres in AWD
Theatre Maax Experience – For entertainment, Harrier.ev comes with a 36.9cm (14.53″) Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman powered by Samsung Neo QLED, 10 JBL Black speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Arcade.ev in car app suite.
Built-in navigation – Mappls on Harrier.ev is meant to help with safe navigation and EV-focused features like spider range visualisation, battery-efficient routing, and real-time discovery of nearby charging stations.
Safety – Following Tata Motors’ safety DNA, Harrier.ev offers a comprehensive ecosystem of intelligent assistance and robust protection features. These include 7 airbags (6 standard + knee airbag), ADAS Level 2 with 20+ features, ESP with i-VBAC, Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS), SOS Call function, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Assist, TPMS and rain-sensing wipers with auto headlamps.
Some other mentionable features include the iRA.ev, which brings 55+ connected car features like car location tracking, locating charge point aggregators, remote operations etc. There is also DrivePay, India’s first in-car UPI-based payment system, enabling transactions for EV charging and FASTag. The Harrier.ev comes with 4 years of complimentary subscription services.
Tata Harrier.ev Price and Colour Options
The Harrier.ev will be available in four colour options – Nainital Nocturne, Empowered Oxide, Pristine White, and Pure Grey. Additionally, the SUV will also come in the critically appreciated STEALTH Edition – a darker, more aggressive visual identity.
As mentioned, the Harrier.ev has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 21.49 lakh. Pre-bookings for the car are now open.
