With full disguise, the Tata Safari EV was spotted testing on public roads. The forthcoming Safari EV features redesigned alloy wheels and front appearance inspired by the Harrier EV prototype. The Safari EV could have a range of up to 500 km, AWD, vehicle-to-load technology, and greater ground clearance.
Following the company’s debut of the Tata Harrier EV at the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors has started testing the Tata Safari EV on public roads. Similar engine options used in the future Tata Harrier EV are likely to be used in the Tata Safari EV as well. The fully camouflaged vehicle has been seen driving about with a Karnataka RTO registration. It differs from the outgoing ICE-powered Tata Safari thanks to a redesigned front fascia and a different set of alloy wheels.
Tata Safari EV testing on public roads was spotted
Two test mule Tata Safari EVs with the registration numbers KA51TC161/1 and KA51TC161/2 have been spotted driving around in complete camouflage. The Tata Harrier EV’s new powertrain architecture, which was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023, may be undergoing testing by Tata Motors. On the outside, there aren’t much differences to notice besides the car’s overall shape, which is still classically butch and has the rough charm of an SUV. Nonetheless, despite the concealment, the Tata Safari EV appears to be sporting the Tata Harrier EV concept, which was derived from a grille, a fresh set of blacked-out alloys, and a headlamp cluster facelift. An LED bar that spans the width of the Safari EV is another option.
Larger Battery Pack, Land Rover Platform & Specs
The Tata Harrier and Tata Safari’s D8 monocoque platform (Omega Arc), which is sourced from Land Rover, has probably been modified to accommodate the new electric powertrain’s features. The supposedly Gen 2 Tata platform will be coupled with the new powerplant. The new foundation will support a battery pack that is bigger than the one in the Nexon EV. According to rumours, the Tata Safari EV might offer a range of up to 500 km on a single charge and a battery pack as large as 60 kWh. In order to counterbalance the extra weight and safeguard the floorboard-mounted battery pack from belly scrapes, the Tata Safari EV might also be lifted a little higher. Because to the dual motor configuration, the Tata Safari EV is also anticipated to be introduced with an AWD system.
A huge 10.25-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, motorised seats, ambient lighting, a completely digital MID, a panoramic sunroof, six airbags, ABS + EBD, ADAS, etc. are just a few of the modern amenities that are anticipated for the next Tata Safari EV. The automobile is also anticipated to have a vehicle-to-load feature that will enable owners to draw power from the batteries to run heavy equipment like refrigerators.
Nevertheless, there is no information regarding the Tata Safari EV’s pricing or expected launch date.