The 2024 Tata Harrier And Safari Facelift were launched with all new interior, design and same engines. As expected, the electric version of Safari that was spotted testing by us was without a tailpipe and any noise that usually emanates from ICE vehicles. The Safari will come sooner or later but there is no word at all on it. There is a possibility of the Sierra EV coming in first. In terms of exteriors design, Safari is likely to feature a new design that will include new bumpers, a new design for the grill, and same headlamps and tail lights as the ICE version of the Harrier.
Inside the cabin, we expect see the same interior as the Harrier.EV with different interior color and some other small changes. All this means we will get ADAS, IRa connect, climate control and other host of feature we saw in the facelift launched a few weeks back.
Tata will finally add all-wheel drive (AWD) in the EV version with the help of electric motor on rear axle. The electric versions of both SUVs will feature multiple driving modes, a feature that will surely enhance their appeal and make them even more popular among the target audiences. In terms of the range, both SUV’s electric counterparts are likely to offer OVER 500 km on one full charge.
It will be interesting to witness how prospective buyers will respond to the electric versions of popular SUVs. Given the rapidly growing charging infrastructure in the country, the adoption of electric mobility in India is going to gather more pace and Tata definitely has the intention to become the flag bearer of this electric revolution. Mahindra is yet to respond to this via a planned XUV 700 electric version. The current e-SUV’s from Mahindra fall in a different category.
