Tata Safari.EV Spied Testing Ahead Of Festive Season Launch

Tata Motors is working on an all-electric version of the Safari. Test mules have been spotted multiple times in the past. Now, the EV has been spotted testing once again on public roads, confirming that the project, internally codenamed ‘Tayrona’, is well on track. The Safari.EV will make its official debut sometime around the festive season.

Tata Safari.EV: What The Latest Spy Video Shows

In the latest spy video, we see a heavily camouflaged Safari.EV moving along a highway in Pune. Tata Motors has a state-of-the-art production facility there. The Harrier.EV is also manufactured at this plant.

In the video, we can see the rear and rear three-quarter views of the Safari.EV. Almost all design details seem to remain the same as those of the internal combustion version. The proportions and stance have both been retained. Details like the roof rails and shark fin antenna have also been carried over. The tail lamp cluster likely has minor design tweaks, which the camouflage does a good job concealing. The rear bumper seems to be new as well. The Safari.EV will come with aero-optimised alloy wheels.

Look closely and you will also see a multi-link suspension at the rear. This is expected to use frequency-dependent dampers.

Tata Safari.EV: What We Know About It So Far?

First of all, the Safari.EV will be Tata’s first-ever electric three-row SUV. It will likely be made available in both six and seven-seater configurations. When launched, the Safari.EV will compete primarily with the Mahindra XEV 9S. Models like the Kia Carens Clavis EV and Vinfast VF MPV 7 will also give it competition.

On the design front, the Safari.EV is likely to take a similar approach as the Harrier.EV- keeping all the base cues of the internal combustion version intact and incorporate EV-specific changes seamlessly. If so, it will get a closed-off EV grille, ‘.EV’ badges, new bumpers and a handful of other changes. The EV will, however, share many of its body panels and components with the internal combustion counterpart. This extensive parts sharing will help Tata Motors achieve better economies of scale.

The Safari.EV’s colour palette is also expected to have changes within. Multiple new shades are likely to be added. The Safari.EV will become Tata’s new electric flagship when launched. It will thus have a modern, upmarket cabin that’s packed with features. Most of the equipment will be shared with the Harrier.EV and the internal combustion Safari.

On the mechanical front, the Safari.EV will be based on the Acti.EV+ platform. This is the same high-voltage architecture that underpins the Harrier.EV.

This platform has TiDAL (Tata Intelligent Digital Architecture Layer) electrical and electronic architecture which facilitates the incorporation of more advanced connected, over the air, and ADAS features. This backbone also enables the integration of a 540-degree surround view camera, low-speed cruise control, UPI-based in-car payment system and the ‘Summon mode’ which attracted a lot of attention on the Harrier.EV.

The Safari.EV’s battery details remain unclear. There are reports pointing to the carmaker developing a new 80kWh for it. The EV borrowing the Harrier.EV’s 65kWh and 75 kWh units also remains a possibility. Like the Harrier.EV, the electric Safari will also be offered with both Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations. Selectable terrain modes will also be available on the e-SUV.

Tata’s EV Business On The Fast Lane!

Tata Motors has seen a sharp rise in demand (read bookings) recently, particularly after the recent fuel price hikes. In May alone, Tata’s EV bookings made up close to 33% of the total count- a sharp increase considering the total EV sales in financial year 2026 was just 4.2% of total numbers.

The upcoming Sierra.EV is also expected to contribute significantly to the demand. The Safari.EV will add to this further. Taking all these into consideration, Tata is now preparing to increase its EV production capacity from 10,000 units a month to about 15,000 units a month. This is planned to be done in the next 3-4 months. The challenge now would be supply. It remains to be seen if manufacturers and their suppliers would be able to keep pace with the surging demand.

The launch of Safari.EV will also mark a significant milestone for the carmaker. When this launch happens, Tata Motors will have electric version for all its internal combustion models- from the small Tiago to the range-topping Safari.