Introduction
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors has recently launched the new electric version of its popular SUV, the Harrier (Harrier EV). This car is considered the most powerful EV in its segment, and it also ranks top-class in terms of features and safety.
Design & Exterior
Tata Motors is a very well-known company in India. Recently, the EV version of their car Harrier has been launched. Talking about its design, at the front it features a connecting DRL with turn Signatur indicator. It also comes with a closed grille, along with front camera, radar systems, and LED bi-projector headlamps.
The side profile features a clean view with alloy wheels and a futuristic design, giving it a modern look. This design is also perfectly suited for aerodynamics. The door handles are similar to those on the regular Harrier. Large sunglass windows are provided, and EV badging can be seen slightly lower on the doors. A charging point is available on the right side.
From the rear view, it features connecting tail lights with a roof rail. The rear bumper is also positioned to give the back a muscular look.
tata harrier front view
The front design of the Tata Harrier EV has a modern and futuristic look. The SUV features a closed grille at the front, which is a signature element of electric vehicles. The Tata logo is prominently placed in the center. The LED headlights give a sharp and aggressive appearance, adding a dynamic presence to the vehicle. Overall, this front view reflects Tata’s new technology and design philosophy.
tata harrier Ev Side view
The side view of the Tata Harrier EV features an extremely stylish and aerodynamic look. The dark blue color combined with a black roof, wheel arches, and body panel accents gives it a sporty and premium finish. The large, geometrically designed alloy wheels enhance its strong road presence. Their size is 245/55 R19. The flush door handles and sharp body lines present it as a future-ready SUV. The rear lights extend towards the sides, showcasing design continuity and elegance.
Rear Styling of Tata Harrier EV – Signature EV Identity
The rear design of the Tata Harrier EV is extremely sleek and modern. The horizontally stretched tail lights highlight its aerodynamic styling. The Tata logo is prominently placed in the center, reinforcing the brand’s identity. The number plate with “Harrier.ev” written on a green background signifies its electric variant. The embossed “HARRIER.EV” lettering on the lower part of the hatchback gives it a signature EV presence.
Interior & Comfort
- Seats & Comfort: The front seats are ventilated, which makes driving comfortable in the summer heat. They come with a sliding armrest that has cold storage. The smooth headrests and rear seats also provide great comfort during long journeys. These seats are very comfortable, offering good thigh and leg support, especially for people of medium height (around 5.5 to 5.8 feet). The rear seat also includes an armrest with cup holders, which gives a premium feel.
- Cabin Space & Storage: Due to the electric powertrain, the cabin offers more legroom and headroom, enhancing comfort levels. Consequently, an EV car provides more space compared to an IC engine car, offering additional storage to carry more luggage.
- Sunroof & Lighting: Voice-assisted panoramic sunroof with mood lighting
Let light flow through the expansive glass roof, redefining every journey. The panoramic sunroof and soft ambient lighting give the cabin a premium touch — especially during night drives. - Climate Control & Air Quality: With automatic climate control and an air purifier system, the cabin maintains a fresh and comfortable atmosphere.
- Noise Insulation (EV Advantage): Due to the EV motor, the cabin is ultra-quiet — there is no engine vibration or harsh noise. Even in city traffic, it provides a calm driving experience.
Performance & Battery
- Motor & Acceleration: Due to the EV’s instant torque, you can effortlessly zoom through the city — providing an extremely smooth and responsive driving experience. The Tata Motor Harrier EV offers both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and quad-wheel drive (QWD), but QWD is available only in the top variants: Empowered QWD 75 and Empowered QWD 75 ACFC. The QWD can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds, showcasing its performance.
- Battery & Range: With a 75 kWh battery, the EV can travel up to 622 km on a single charge, which is the certified range. It supports 120 kW fast charging, helping to charge quickly. Using the fast charging option, you can achieve 20% to 80% charge in just 25 minutes. For AC home charging, the company states that it takes around 10.7 hours to charge from 10% to 100%.
- Energy Efficiency & Eco Benefits: With high energy efficiency, you can enjoy an eco-friendly drive while also saving on petrol costs.
- Handling & Drive Modes: The EV has 6 terrain response modes: Normal, Rock Crawl, Mud Ruts, Snow & Grass, Sand, and Custom. These modes allow you to enjoy a smooth drive in city traffic and a sporty experience on the highway.
Features & Technology
Adventure 65
Key features
- Ultra Glide Suspension
- R18 Alloy Wheels
- Leatherette Seat Upholstery
- 6 Airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LED Bi-projector Headlamps
- Smart Digital DRLs & Center Position lamp
- LED Connected Tail lamps
- 26.03 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- 26.03 cm Digital Cockpit
- Navigation in Cockpit – Driver View Maps
- Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ over WiFi
- iRA.ev & Smart Watch Connectivity – connected Vehicle technology
- 4 Years Free Subscription (iRA.ev)
- Fast Charge USB C Type 45W
- Cruise Control
- Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes
- Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)
- Smart key with Push Entry Push Start (PEPS)
- All Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- ESP with i-VBAC
- 8 Way Driver & 4 Way Co-driver Adjustable Seat
- Sliding Front Armrest
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats
- Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)
- Over the air updates
- V2V Charging^^^
- V2L Technology***
- Terrain Modes (Normal, Wet, Rough)
- Multi Drive Modes – Eco, City & Sport
- Frunk
Adventure 65 ACFC
Key features
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- Ultra Glide Suspension
- R18 Alloy Wheels
- Leatherette Seat Upholstery
- 6 Airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LED Bi-projector Headlamps
- Smart Digital DRLs & Center Position lamp
- LED Connected Tail lamps
- 26.03 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- 26.03 cm Digital Cockpit
- Navigation in Cockpit – Driver View Maps
- Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ over WiFi
- iRA.ev & Smart Watch Connectivity – connected Vehicle technology
- 4 Years Free Subscription (iRA.ev)
- Fast Charge USB C Type 45W
- Cruise Control
- Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes
- Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)
- Smart key with Push Entry Push Start (PEPS)
- All Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- ESP with i-VBAC
- 8 Way Driver & 4 Way Co-driver Adjustable Seat
- Sliding Front Armrest
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats
- Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)
- Over the air Updates
- V2V Charging^^^
- V2L Technology***
- Terrain Modes (Normal, Wet, Rough)
- Multi Drive Modes – Eco, City & Sport
- Frunk
Adventure S 65
Key features
In Addition to Adventure
- 31.24 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- Arcade.ev App Suite
- Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof
- 60:40 Rear Split Seats with Centre Armrest & cup holders
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Auto Headlamps
- Driver Doze-off Alert
Adventure S 65 ACFC
Key features
In Addition to Adventure
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- 31.24 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- Arcade.ev App Suite
- Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof
- 60:40 Rear Split Seats with Centre Armrest & Cup Holders
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Auto Headlamps
- Driver Doze-off Alert
Fearless + 65
Key features
In Addition to Adventure S
- Knee Airbag
- 360º 3D Surround View Camera System
- Front Parking Sensors
- R19 Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
- Smart Digital Lights
• Welcome & Goodbye Sequence
• Charging Indicator - Sequential Indicators
- JBL™ Black 10 Speaker System ( 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Central Speaker + 1 Subwoofer)
- 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory & Welcome Retract
- 4 Way Power Adjustable Co-driver Seat
- Front Seats Ventilation
- Rear Comfort Headrest
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Voice Assisted Dual zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard & Sunroof)
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 65 W USB charger
Fearless + 65 ACFC
Key features
In Addition to Adventure S
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- Knee Airbag
- 360º 3D Surround View Camera System
- Front Parking Sensors
- R19 Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
- Smart Digital Lights
• Welcome & Goodbye Sequence
• Charging Indicator - Sequential Indicators
- JBL™ Black 10 Speaker System ( 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Central Speaker + 1 Subwoofer)
- 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory & Welcome Retract
- 4 Way Power Adjustable Do-driver Seat
- Front Seats Ventilation
- Rear Comfort Headrest
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Voice Assisted Dual zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard & Sunroof)
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 65 W USB charger
Fearless + 75
Key features
In Addition to Adventure S
- Knee Airbag
- 360º 3D Surround View Camera System
- Front Parking Sensors
- R19 Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
- Smart Digital Lights
• Welcome & Goodbye Sequence
• Charging Indicator - Sequential Indicators
- JBL™ Black 10 Speaker System ( 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Central Speaker + 1 Subwoofer)
- 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory & Welcome Retract
- 4 Way Power Adjustable Co-driver Seat
- Front Seats Ventilation
- Rear Comfort Headrest
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Voice Assisted Dual zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard & Sunroof)
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 65 W USB charger
Fearless + 75 ACFC
Key features
In Addition to Adventure S
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- Knee Airbag
- 360º 3D Surround View Camera System
- Front Parking Sensors
- R19 Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
- Smart Digital Lights
• Welcome & Goodbye Sequence
• Charging Indicator - Sequential Indicators
- JBL™ Black 10 Speaker System ( 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Central Speaker + 1 Subwoofer)
- 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory & Welcome Retract
- 4 Way Power Adjustable Co-driver Seat
- Front Seats Ventilation
- Rear Comfort Headrest
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Voice Assisted Dual zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard & Sunroof)
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 65 W USB charger
Empowered 75
Key features
In Addition to Fearless +
- Auto Park Assist (APA) with 15 features including – Anywhere Parking, Summon mode & Reverse Assist
- Advanced Driver Assistance System(ADAS Level 2) with 22 features including ISA (Intelligent Speed Assist)
- HD Rear View Mirror (E-IRVM with built-in DVR)
- Digi Access (Digital key with UWB + NFC + BLE)
- 540º view (Transparent Mode (180º) + 360º SVS)
- Dolby Atmos
- 36.9cm (14.53″) Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ Powered by Samsung Neo QLED
- Powered Boss mode
- Powered Tailgate with Gesture Activation
- 4 Terrain Modes (Normal, Wet, Rough, Custom)
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard, Sunroof, Door and Console)
Empowered 75 ACFC
Key features
In Addition to Fearless +
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- Auto Park Assist (APA) with 15 Features Including – Anywhere Parking, Summon mode & Reverse Assist
- Advanced Driver Assistance System(ADAS Level 2) with 22 Features Including ISA (Intelligent Speed Assist)
- HD Rear View Mirror (E-IRVM with built-in DVR)
- Digi Access (Digital key with UWB + NFC + BLE)
- 540º View (Transparent Mode (180º) + 360º SVS)
- Dolby Atmos
- 36.9cm (14.53″) Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ Powered by Samsung Neo QLED
- Powered Boss Mode
- Powered Tailgate with Gesture Activation
- 4 Terrain Modes (Normal, Wet, Rough, Custom)
- Multi Mood Ambient Lighting (Dashboard, Sunroof, Door and Console)
Empowered QWD 75
Key features
In Addition to Empowered
- QWD Dual Motor Setup
- Boost Mode
- Off Road Assist
- 6 Terrain Modes (Normal, Snow/Grass, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, Custom)
Empowered QWD 75 ACFC
Key features
In Addition to Empowered
- 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger Wall Box
- QWD Dual Motor Setup
- Boost Mode
- Off Road Assist
- 6 Terrain Modes (Normal, Snow/Grass, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, Custom)
Competitors Comparison
Harrier EV
- Price (ex‑showroom / expected)
₹21,49,000 to ₹29,48,000
- Battery capacity & type The battery pack is available in 2 variants: 65 kWh and 75 kWh
- The battery chemistry is LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cell pack.
- Claimed range / real‑world range
With the 75 kWh battery pack (single‑motor RWD), the claimed range is up to 627 km (MIDC / ARAI cycle) in India.
With the 75 kWh battery + AWD (dual‑motor) variant, the claimed range is up to 622 km.
The 65 kWh battery entry option is claimed at 538 km for one of the variants.In real‑world usage, the range can vary between 450 km to 550–580 km, but it largely depends on the route and driving conditions.
- Drivetrain (RWD/AWD) & performance
🔧 Drivetrain & Layout
Two battery‑pack options: 65 kWh and 75 kWh.
Drive‑train options:
With the 65 kWh pack → Rear‑Wheel Drive (RWD) only.
With the 75 kWh pack → Choice of RWD or All‑Wheel Drive (AWD) / Dual Motor (QWD) variant.
Dual‑motor (AWD) setup: Front + Rear motors in AWD variant.
For example: 158 PS motor at front + 238 PS motor at rear in the top‑spec model.
Mahindra XEV 9e
- Price (ex‑showroom / expected) The Mahindra XEV 9e (ex‑showroom India) starts at ₹ 21.90 lakh for the base variant and goes up to around ₹ 31.25 lakh for the top‑trim with the 79 kWh battery pack.
- Battery capacity & type This car has 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery pack options. Battery type: Mahindra uses BYD’s proprietary “Blade Battery” technology, which is based on LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cell chemistry—known for high safety and stability.
- Claimed range / real‑world range Mahindra claims that the XEV 9e (79 kWh variant) can cover up to 656 km on the MIDC cycle. In real-world driving conditions, tests suggest that ~450‑470 km is more realistic for mixed city/highway use. If you mostly drive in city conditions, you might expect ~400‑430 km. As always, actual range depends on driving style, load, terrain, and weather.
- Drivetrain (RWD/AWD) & performance The XEV 9e comes with a conventional yet sporty drivetrain layout — rear‑wheel drive only. The entry battery (59 kWh) delivers about 231 hp/380 Nm, while the larger 79 kWh pack boosts that to around 286 hp with the same torque. With that power, the SUV can accelerate from 0‑100 km/h in about 6.8 seconds.
- Fast‑charging speed & network support The XEV 9e is well equipped for fast charging — the 79 kWh variant supports 175 kW DC charging, which can take the battery from 20% to 80% in about 20 minutes under ideal conditions. For home charging, a 7.2 kW or 11 kW wall box will fully charge it overnight (≈ 8‑12 hours, depending on battery size).
BYD Atto 3
- Price (ex‑showroom / expected) The entry variant (“Dynamic”, 49.92 kWh) is priced at ₹ 24.99 lakh (ex‑showroom).
The mid variant (“Premium”, 60.48 kWh) is priced at ₹ 29.85 lakh (ex‑showroom).
The top-end variant (“Superior”, 60.48 kWh + ADAS) is priced at ₹ 33.99 lakh (ex‑showroom). - Battery capacity & type
The Atto 3 uses BYD’s proprietary “Blade Battery” technology, which is based on LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cell chemistry—known for high safety and stability.
For the Indian market, two main battery pack options are available:
~ 49.92 kWh pack (standard version)
~ 60.48 kWh pack (extended‑range version) - Claimed range / real‑world range BYD claims that the Atto 3 can cover up to 521 km on a full charge (60.48 kWh variant). In practical everyday use in India, the larger battery version can achieve around 450‑500 km, while mixed city/highway driving may yield approximately 350‑450 km.
- Drivetrain (RWD/AWD) & performance The Atto 3 runs on a front‑wheel‑drive layout with a single electric motor producing ~204 PS and 310 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0‑100 km/h in around 7.3 seconds and sticks to FWD only.
- Fast‑charging speed & network support The Atto 3 comes with excellent fast‑charging capabilities — the manufacturer states that using a DC fast charger, 0 to 80 % charge can be achieved in about 50 minutes, with peak charge rates reaching ~89 kW in tests. At home, plugging into a ~7 kW AC wall‑box will fully charge the battery from 0→100 % overnight (~9.5‑10 hours).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Modern EV Platform – The Harrier EV is based on Tata’s advanced Gen 2 EV architecture (similar to Curvv), offering strong performance and range.
- Bold Design – The Harrier EV’s design is more futuristic than the ICE Harrier — closed grille, connected LED DRLs, and a sporty look.
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Option – The EV version is expected to feature an AWD setup, appealing to off-roading and stability enthusiasts.
- Long Range Expectation – Estimated range of around 500–550 km on a single charge (depending on the battery pack).
- Premium Interior & Features – Digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 540° camera, large touchscreen — delivering a luxury SUV experience.
- Fast Charging Support – DC fast charging available through Tata Power network — around 0–80% in 25 minutes (expected 120 Kw DC Charger ).
- Build Quality & Safety – Comes with a 5-star BNCAP rating, ensuring solid build quality.
- Lower Running Cost – Electricity vs diesel = huge savings per km; maintenance is also comparatively low.
Cons
Charging Infrastructure Limitations – EV charging stations are still limited in many areas, especially in rural regions.
Range Anxiety (Practical Use Case) – In highway driving, the real-world range could be around 450–500 km.
Charging Time (Home Charging) – Using a normal 15A plug, a full charge may take around 10–12 hours.
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