It’s been some time coming, but Tata Motors has finally launched the Harrier EV, which, according to the automobile manufacturer, is India’s most powerful and capable EV SUV. Harrier EV is the first ‘Make-in-India’ all-electric SUV that has two motors on each axle with an all-wheel-drive. Here are five reasons that make the Harrier EV a capable off-roader like no other EV.Â
Tata Harrier EV: Power-packed specifications
The Harrier EV is available in two battery packs — 65 kWh and 75 kWh. Tata Motors has revealed the specifications of the 75 kWh version, which is available in AWD and rear-wheel-drive. The top model gets a dual-motor setup that delivers a segment-leading 504 Nm of torque. The front motor generates 155 bhp while the rear makes 235 bhp and does 0-100 kmph in 6.3 seconds.
The 75 kWh battery can offer a 250 km range with a 15-minute fast charge, and the certified range (MIDC P1+P2) QWD version offers 622 km and 627 km for RWD trim on a single charge. Tata Motors further revealed that the RWD variant offers a real-world range of 480 to 505 km. The QWD version comes with Boost, Sport, City and Eco modes while the RWD missed out on Boost.Â
Tata Harrier EV: Multiple off-roading modes
The Harrier EV offers six modes —Sand, Snow, Rock, Mud/Ruts, Normal, and Custom. These modes optimize power delivery and suspension settings for different conditions. Its Off-Road Assist features, including low-speed cruise control maintaining speeds as low as 5 kmph. Compared to the Harrier diesel, which offers three drive modes —Normal, Wet, and Rough, the Harrier EV’s expanded suite of terrain and drive options establishes it as a highly adaptable electric SUV for diverse environments.
Tata Harrier EV: 540-degree camera
The Harrier EV is the first in its class to be equipped with a 540-degree camera surround view. That’s correct, it’s not a typo. To eliminate blind spots or no object springs a surprise, it gives a 360-degree clear view and also beneath the car, which Tata Motors calls Transparent mode. This helps the driver know if there are any potholes or curbs. The EV SUV is also equipped with a Blind Spot View monitor that shows a live video feed of your left and right blindÂ
spots, displayed on the infotainment screen and instrument cluster. The Harrier EV boasts of a rearview mirror camera that offers a clear, unobstructed wide view of the rear and front even when passengers or luggage block the line of sight. It also comes with a built-in dashcam.
Tata Harrier EV: Smart features
The Harrier EV features an e-Valet system designed to make parking and manoeuvring trouble-free. Its Auto Parking Assist automatically guides the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots. Taking autonomous parking to the next level, the Anywhere Parking feature allows the Harrier EV to park itself in spaces you define, removing the traditional reliance on marked parking spots.
Additionally, the Reverse Assist function enables the vehicle to automatically retrace its exact path in reverse for up to 50 meters. Then there is the Summon Mode that lets you remotely move the Harrier EV forward or backward, making it ideal for manoeuvring in confined spaces.
Tata Harrier EV: Safety
Safety remains a top priority as the Harrier EV is packed with a comprehensive suite of intelligent assistance and robust protection features. It is equipped with seven airbags—including six standard airbags and a knee airbag, ADAS Level 2 with more than 20 advanced driver assistance features.
Additional safety and confidence-boosting technologies include an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with i-VBAC, an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS), SOS Call function, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and rain-sensing wipers paired with automatic headlamps.
