Tata Motors is betting big on its electric car lineup. The brand has just launched the Harrier EV in the Indian market, making it the first-ever indigenous electric SUV with an AWD layout. The Harrier EV competes with the likes of the Mahindra XUV 9E and more. With prices starting from Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the Harrier EV is available with a loyalty bonus of Rs 1 lakh, applicable to existing Tata EV owners. The Curvv EV and Nexon EV are also available with a loyalty bonus of Rs 50,000. The automaker has announced a lifetime warranty and loyalty bonus benefit for the Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45.
Talking of the Harrier EV, it gets two battery options: 65 kWh and 75 kWh In the dual-motor setup, the front motor makes 155.8 hp and the rear unit makes 234.7 hp. The combined setup allows the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds.
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For off-road driving, the Harrier.ev has six modes: Sand, Snow, Rock, Mud/Ruts, Normal, and Custom. These modes adjust power and suspension settings for different conditions. It also includes Off-Road Assist features like low-speed cruise control that can maintain a speed of 5 km/h. The Harrier.ev is better equipped than the Harrier diesel, which has only three drive modes: Normal, Wet, and Rough.
As for the range, the QWD version has a certified range of 622 km, while the RWD trim offers 627 km on a single charge. The QWD version features driving modes such as Boost, Sport, City, and Eco, but the RWD variant does not include Boost.