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Indian automaker Tata Motors has unveiled its latest electric SUV, the Harrier EV. While the vehicle shares most of its design with the 2023 Harrier ICE, the electric version gets a revised bumper, new 19-inch alloy aerodynamic wheels, and EV badging on the front doors. Inside, the vehicle features the world’s first Samsung Neo QLED screen in a car (a 14.53-inch infotainment screen), a 10-speaker Dolby Atmos speaker system, a touch-based HVAC control panel, offers six terrain modes, and a 540-degree surround camera.
With the Harrier EVs’ launch, buyers are curious about how the key specifications of the vehicle compare with other electric SUVs in the segment. While the Mahindra XEV 9e is its direct competitor, we’ve also included the BE 6, BYD Atto 3, and the Hyundai Creta Electric to give our readers a better idea of where the Harrier EV stands in the market.
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Tata Harrier EV vs. Competition: Key Specifications
| Tata Harrier EV | Mahindra XEV 9e | Mahindra BE 6 | BYD Atto 3 | Hyundai Creta Electric | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4607 x 1922 x 1740 mm | 4789 x 1907 x 1694 mm | 4371 x 1907 x 1627 mm | 4455 x 1875 x 1615 mm | 4340 x 1790 x 1655 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 502 liters | 663 liters | 455 liters | 440 liters | 433 liters |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm (not official) | 207 mm | 207 mm | 175 mm | 190 mm (however, the battery hangs lower than the frame) |
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm | 2775 mm | 2775 mm | 2720 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Weight (Kerb/Gross) | – | 2201 / 2492 kg | 1907 / 2415 kg | 1750 / 2160 kg | 1690 kg kerb weight |
| AWD | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Battery Pack | 65 kWh (RWD – up to 238 PS) / 75 kWh (AWD – up to 313 PS, 504 Nm) | 59 kWh (231 PS, 380 Nm) / 79 kWh (286 PS, 380 Nm) | 59 kWh (231 PS, 380 Nm) / 79 kWh (286 PS, 380 Nm) | 49.92 kWh (203 PS, 310 Nm) / 60.48 kWh (203 PS, 310 Nm) | 42 kWh, 135 PS (FWD) / 51.4 kWh, 171 PS (FWD) |
| Claimed Range | 65 kWh RWD – not announced yet 75 kWh RWD – 627 km 75 kWh AWD – 622 km | 542 / 656 km | 556 / 682 km | 468 / 521 km | 390 / 472 km |
| Battery Warranty | Lifetime warranty | Lifetime warranty for the first registered owner | Lifetime warranty for the first registered owner | 8 years or 160,000 km | 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Battery Type | LFP | LFP: Blade battery packs sourced from BYD | LFP: Blade battery packs sourced from BYD | LFP | NMC: liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack |
| Charging Rate And Time | 7.2 kW AC charger – 10 to 100% in about 10.7 hours 120 kW DC fast charging – 20 to 80% in 25 minutes, 250 km of range in 15 minutes | 11 kW AC charger – zero to 100% in up to six hours 140 kW DC fast charging – 20 to 80% in about 20 minutes | 11 kW AC charger – zero to 100% in up to eight hours 175 kW DC fast charging – 20 to 80% in 20 minutes | AC charging – 8 hours for the short-range variant, 10 hours for long-range variant DC charging from 0 to 80% – 8 hours | 11 kW AC charger – 10 to 100% in up to 4 hours 50 minutes 100 kW DC fast charging – 10 to 80% in 39 minutes |
| Tyre Size | Up to 19-inch alloy wheels | 245/55 R19 (up to 245/50 R20) | 245/55 R19 (up to 245/50 R20) | Up to 215/55 R18 | 215/60 R17 |
Tata Harrier EV vs. Competition: Key Takeaways
- In terms of length, the Mahindra XEV 9e takes the lead among all the cars in this comparison (4789 mm). The Harrier EV comes in second (4607 mm), while the BYD Atto comes in third (4455 mm).
- Even so, the Harrier EV is the widest vehicle in the segment (1922 mm), closely followed by the XEV 9e and BE 6 (1907 mm). Tata’s latest EV is also expected to offer the best headroom in the segment, with a height of 1740 mm, followed by the XEV 9e at 1694 mm and the Creta Electric at 1655 mm.
- When it comes to boot space, the XEV 9e offers 663 liters of rear boot space (with a 150-liter frunk), followed by the Harrier EV with 502 liters (with a 67-liter frunk) and the BE 6 with 455 liters (with a 45-liter frunk).
- It is Mahindra’s latest electric SUVs that have the highest ground clearance (207 mm), followed by the Harrier EV (205 mm). Further, the XEV 9e and the BE 6 also have the longest wheelbase, which facilitates a stable and planted drive. Harrier EV comes in second, with a 2741 mm wheelbase.
- Where the Tata Harrier EV truly shines is in its drive configuration. It is the only vehicle in the segment and the fourth-ever Tata vehicle (including the ICE cars) to feature an all-wheel-drive configuration. In fact, it has also become the most powerful electric SUV in the country, offering 313 PS of peak power and 510 Nm of peak torque with the AWD drivetrain.
- The XEV 9e and the BE 6 have the largest battery capacity, specifically 79 kWh, while the Harrier EV follows closely with a 75 kWh battery pack. Regarding the claimed range, the BE 6 leads with a 682 km range, followed by the XEV 9e at 656 km and the Harrier EV at 622 km. However, the real-world range of the vehicles, like all other EVs, could be around 20 to 30% less than the claimed range, depending on the driving conditions.
- Tata has promised to provide a lifetime battery warranty with all variants of the Harrier EV, with no apparent condition regarding the policy’s applicability to the first owner. The XEV 9e and the BE 6 also offer a lifetime battery warranty; however, the policy is only applicable to the first owner of the vehicle. The BYD Atto 3 and the Hyundai Creta Electric offer an eight-year battery warranty or 160,000 km.
- All the vehicles in this comparison, including the Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e, the BE 6, and the BYD Atto 3, feature LFP battery packs. On the other hand, the Hyundai Creta Electric utilizes an NMC battery.
Tata Harrier EV vs. Competition: Price (Ex-Showroom)
| Tata Harrier EV | Mahindra XEV 9e | Mahindra BE 6 | BYD Atto 3 | Hyundai Creta Electric | |
| Starting Price (ex-showroom) | Rs. 21.49 introductory | Rs. 21.90 lakh | Rs. 18.90 lakh | Rs. 24.99 lakh | Rs. 17.99 lakh |
Tata has only unveiled the pricing for the baseline Harrier EV Adventure model, which is Rs. 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom). However, buyers should keep in mind that this is introductory pricing, and the company may increase it later. Further, the pricing for the other two models — Fearless and Empowered — will be revealed by the end of this month. In our opinion, the pricing is likely to exceed Rs. 30 lakhs for the top-tier trims. Bookings for the Tata Harrier EV will start from July 2, 2025.
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