Here Are 5 Things We Loved About The Tata Harrier EV!

Let’s be honest, when Tata said they were going electric with the Harrier, we were curious, but cautious. Big SUVs and EV tech don’t always go hand-in-hand, especially in the real world, where range anxiety is a thing, features can be flaky, and rough roads don’t care how expensive your car is.

But after spending proper time with the Harrier EV, we can safely say: this one’s different. It's not perfect, but man, it comes awfully close. 

Here are five reasons why this electric beast genuinely won us over:

1. The Ride Quality Is Chef’s Kiss

Thanks to independent suspension, the Harrier EV does wonders in the ride quality department. What really blew us away, though, is how well it handles terrible roads. The kind with craters pretending to be potholes. It just floats over them. 

No thuds, no drama, no back-breaking crashes. You don’t even have to slow down too much; it just absorbs everything with this uncanny calm. The faster you go, the better it feels. Tata has played the suspension game, quite welll.

2. It’ll Go 500km… For Real

With the bigger 75 kWh battery, we saw close to 500 km on a full charge. Realistically. Not some brochure dream. Even the smaller pack should give you around 400 km, which is plenty for a week of city runs or a Mumbai–Pune–Mumbai day trip.

And if you do need to top up, it supports fast charging up to 120 kW. 25 minutes and you’re good for another few hundred km. That’s a chai break, not a charging stop.

3. That 14.5-Inch Screen + JBL Black = In-Car Cinema

No exaggeration, but the cabin is a vibe. The massive 14.5-inch Samsung Neo QLED display looks quite crisp and paired with the JBL Black sound system with Dolby Atmos, it an audiophile's dream! Deep bass, crisp highs, surround sound that makes even traffic jams feel cinematic.

If you decide to try watching an episode of a series while parked and charging, and halfway through, you will genuinely forget that you are in a car. Add to that the OTT apps, games, and zero lag, and this whole setup feels like Tata just handed you a home theatre on wheels.

4. ADAS That’s Actually Indian-Road Ready

Here’s where Tata surprised us most: their ADAS tech is finally behaving like it lives in India. No sudden brake jerks, no confusing alerts when a biker zips by a little too close. Everything feels smooth, measured, and human-like. Lane keep assist doesn’t wrestle the steering out of your hands, adaptive cruise control adjusts speed gently, and blind spot monitoring is useful, not annoying.

5. The Masala Features? They Actually Work! 

The Harrier EV has some seriously cool tricks, and they actually work.

Auto Park can squeeze the car into tight spots all on its own. Reverse Assist remembers your last 50 metres and retraces your path back. The NFC keycard lets you start the car with just your phone. And the UWB key? You don’t even have to take it out of your pocket, walk up to the car, and it unlocks like magic.

These are the kind of features that feel like luxuries until you use them once. Then they feel like necessities.

ZigSays...

If you told us last year that a Tata SUV would be one of the best all-around EVs in the country, we might've changed the topic. But here we are. The Harrier EV has surprised us in all honesty!

It rides beautifully, goes the distance, pampers you with features, and feels genuinely futuristic without feeling cold or over-engineered. Yes, it has its quirks. But if you’ve got a charger at home and an open mind, this SUV might be an interesting proposition to look at!

Here’s the link to our full review. Do give it a read!