Tata Motors has exhibited a strong commitment to the electric vehicle (EV) sector with the recent inauguration of its TATA.ev showrooms, exclusively dedicated to EVs. These showrooms are set to open to the public from January 7, 2024, marking a significant move by the company. Tata Motors aims to extend its EV-only dealership network across the nation in the next 12-18 months. The automaker has also unveiled an exciting lineup of new EVs, including the Punch.ev, Harrier.ev, Safari.ev, Curvv.ev, and Sierra.ev. The Tata Punch EV is scheduled for an early 2024 launch, while the Harrier EV and Safari EV are expected to hit the market in the latter half of the year.
Intriguingly, Tata Motors has commenced testing the Harrier EV and Safari EV, with recent sightings capturing their test mules on a tow truck in Pune. Although the spotted models were pre-facelift versions, the final iterations will be based on the ICE-powered Harrier and Safari facelifts that were introduced last year. Both test mules are anticipated to undergo ARAI range testing. Tata Motors has confirmed that its upcoming EVs, based on the Gen 1 (ICE to EV conversion) and Gen 2 (Sigma) platforms, will be high-range models, offering a range of over 500km on a full charge.
The Tata Harrier EV and Safari EV are expected to feature a battery pack ranging from 50kWh to 60kWh. While the standard front-wheel-drive (FWD) system will be uniform across the model lineups, an optional dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup will be available. The pricing for these forthcoming Tata electric SUVs is projected to start from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh.
Distinctive design elements will set the Harrier electric and Safari electric apart from their ICE counterparts. Most styling features from the concept, such as a closed-off grille with a horizontal slat design, LED headlamps with a split setup, and LED DRLs connected via a full-width LED light strip, will be retained. Notable distinctions include EV badges on the fenders, flush door handles, larger alloy wheels, new taillamps with a redesigned LED light bar, and a more angular rear bumper with body cladding.
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