Overview
- Tata’s next electric SUV, the Safari EV, was reported Friday to start production in August 2026 and go on sale around Diwali 2026.
- The model is expected to reuse the Harrier EV’s acti.ev+ setup, which is an internal-combustion platform adapted for EVs that shortens development time.
- Battery choices are likely 65kWh and 75kWh with rear-wheel drive standard and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant expected, plus up to 100kW DC fast charging.
- Software and safety tech are slated to mirror the Harrier EV with Tata’s TiDAL system enabling over-the-air updates, a 540-degree camera, Level 2 driver assists, auto park, and in-car payments.
- Pricing is expected at Rs 22.5–30 lakh to face the Mahindra XEV 9S, and coverage suggests the new variant could add roughly 1,000–1,500 incremental sales for Tata.