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Tata Safari EV: India's First Electric 7-Seater SUV Launching This Festive Season

Tata Safari EV: India's First Electric 7-Seater SUV Launching This Festive Season
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The wait is almost over. Tata Motors is officially preparing to launch the Safari EV — and if you've been waiting for a proper electric family SUV with three rows of seating, this one is for you.

Here's a complete breakdown of everything we know so far.

What Exactly Is the Tata Safari EV?

The Safari EV is Tata's flagship electric vehicle and their first-ever three-row all-electric SUV. It's built on the same acti.ev+ platform as the Harrier EV — which means it carries over the same solid underpinning with some upgrades to handle the Safari's larger body and added weight.

Internally, Tata refers to this project by the codename "Tayrona" — and honestly, the name already sounds like a beast.

Launch Timeline: When Is It Coming?

  • Production kicks off: August 2026
  • Market launch: Festive Season 2026

So expect to see it at dealerships somewhere around October–November 2026 — right when brands typically push their biggest launches.

Battery & Range: How Far Will It Go?

The Safari EV will come with two battery options:

BatteryRange (Expected)
65 kWhSlightly under 538 km
75 kWhSlightly under 627 km

Why slightly lower? Because the Safari is bigger and heavier than the Harrier EV — simple physics. But even with that, the range figures are genuinely impressive for a 7-seater electric SUV.

Performance: RWD or AWD?

  • Standard: Single rear motor — Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
  • Top variant: Dual motor — All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

The AWD setup makes it a capable off-roader in the EV space — something very few electric SUVs offer in India.

Charging: How Fast Does It Charge?

The Safari EV supports DC fast charging up to 100kW — meaning you won't be waiting around forever at a charging station.

Features That Stand Out

Tata has packed the Safari EV with some seriously impressive tech:

  • 540-degree camera — parking and tight spots just got a lot easier
  • Level 2 ADAS — your car actually helps you drive
  • TiDAL (Tata Intelligent Digital Architecture Layer) — over-the-air software updates
  • 6 terrain modes — Normal, Snow/Grass, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Custom
  • Multi-link rear suspension with frequency-dependent dampers

The interior layout stays the same as the ICE Safari — which is actually a good thing, because that cabin works really well.

Design Changes: What's New on the Outside?

Don't expect a radical redesign. Tata is keeping it familiar but clean:

  • Closed grille (no airflow needed — it's electric)
  • Revised front and rear bumpers
  • EV badging
  • Aerodynamic alloy wheels

Subtle, purposeful, and unmistakably Safari.

Price: What Will It Cost?

Expected price range: ₹22.5 lakh – ₹30 lakh

That puts it in a competitive position against the Mahindra XEV 9S — which is going to be its biggest rival. Tata is targeting 1,000–1,500 units per month in sales, which is ambitious but very achievable if the pricing lands right.

Why This Matters

India has been missing a proper electric family SUV — one that can seat 7, go the distance, charge fast, and handle different terrain. The Safari EV checks every single one of those boxes.

If Tata gets the pricing right (and they usually do), this could be the electric SUV that finally convinces large families to make the switch.

Festive season 2026 just got a lot more interesting. ⚡

Source: AutoCar India