Tata Motors is set to expand its EV (electric vehicle) product portfolio with the Safari EV, which has been undergoing testing for a long time. Earlier it was reported to launch during the 2026 Diwali festive season. However, the fresh reports suggest that the launch could be delayed until January, 2027. The company is yet to announce the official launch timeline.
Expected Price & Competition
In the company’s product lineup, the Tata Safari EV will sit above the Harrier EV and is expected to be priced between Rs 22.50 lakh – Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, the EV will compete with the Mahindra XEV 9S and MG Hector Tomahawk EV.
Battery & Range
Similar to the Tata Harrier EV, the Safari EV will be built on Acti.ev+ architecture and could be offered with 65kWh and 75kWh battery pack options. The higher trims with the larger battery pack could feature a dual-motor AWD configuration. According to fresh media reports, the Safari EV could also be available with an 80kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed driving range of over 600km. The electric SUV is expected to support DC fast charging up to 100kW along with AC home charging.
Other Specs
Mechanical package including an independent multi-link rear suspension, multiple terrain modes and a rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration are likely to remain identical to its ICE counterpart. The EV is expected to come in both 6 and 7 seats configuration options.
Design Highlights
The Tata Safari EV is expected to retain the overall design of the existing ICE-powered Safari, expect for a few EV-specific changes. The SUV is likely to feature a closed-off grille, revised front and rear bumpers, newly-designed alloy wheels, side steps, EV-specific badging and connected LED lighting. Dimensionally, the EV will continue to measure similar to the ICE-powered Safari, which is 4,668mm long, 1,922mm wide and 1,795mm tall.
Interior & Features
Spy images suggest that the electric SUV will offer a triple-screen dashboard including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 12.3-inch front passenger display. However, the final screen sizes are yet to be confirmed.
Expected features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, powered front seats, OTA software updates, connected car technology, multi-zone climate control, premium sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and more.
The Tata Safari EV is expected to benefit from Tata’s TiDAL (Tata Intelligent Digital Architecture Layer) electronic architecture. It could enable advanced features such as a 540-degree camera, auto park assist, OTA updates, auto park assist, drivePay, and more.