Tata Safari EV: January 2027 Launch Report, Battery Options and Price Clues

The Tata Safari EV is now expected to arrive in January 2027, according to fresh reports from Cartoq (October 28) and Rushlane (October 29, 2026). It would be Tata’s first three-row electric SUV and its new electric flagship.

Tata Motors itself has not confirmed a launch date, a price or the battery sizes. Earlier reports had pointed to the 2026 festive season, which came and went without a launch, so treat January as the current best guess.

Here is what the reports say, what is solid, how it compares with rivals already on sale, and what it could cost to run.

When will the Tata Safari EV launch?

Both Cartoq and Rushlane say January 2027. Cartoq describes it as the start of Tata’s “launch blitz” for 2027. NewsBytes, reporting on October 29, also says January 2027.

Tata has been testing the electric Safari on Indian roads for some time, and test cars have been spotted several times under camouflage. Still, no official date has been announced. A January launch would also put it right before the Bharat Auto Expo season, when many brands show new models.

If the reports are right, the Safari EV would also be the first of several Tata launches planned for 2027. Autocar India has reported that Tata plans two new models and four facelifts during FY2027, so the electric Safari is part of a much bigger product push rather than a one-off.

What is the Safari EV based on?

The Safari EV is expected to use the acti.ev+ platform, which already underpins the Harrier.ev. That makes sense, because the petrol and diesel Safari and Harrier are already closely related.

Rushlane says it will be offered as both a six-seater and a seven-seater. That is the key difference from the Harrier.ev, which only has five seats, and it is why many families have been waiting for this model.

The design should stay close to the current Safari, with EV-specific touches such as a closed-off grille, aero-style alloy wheels, revised lighting and Safari.ev badges.

What battery and range could it have?

This is where reports are most useful, but also least confirmed. Rushlane and Cartoq expect the Harrier.ev’s 65kWh and 75kWh batteries to carry over.

Both also report that Tata is working on a larger 80kWh pack for top versions. If that happens, it would be the biggest battery in any Tata EV, and slightly bigger than the 79kWh pack in the Mahindra XEV 9S.

For reference, the Harrier.ev’s 75kWh version has a claimed MIDC range of 627km with rear-wheel drive and 622km with all-wheel drive. A bigger, heavier three-row body would likely reduce that a little for the same battery, which is why the 80kWh option matters.

Real-world range is always lower than these claims. In our Tata Sierra EV real-world range story, the AWD Sierra managed about 437km against a much higher claim. Expect a similar gap with the Safari EV.

Tata Safari EV: expected specs

Tata Safari EV: confirmed vs not confirmed

Which features will it get?

Cartoq says a Safari test car was recently seen with a triple-screen dashboard, but it is not clear whether it was the EV or an updated diesel Safari. If the Safari EV gets it, the layout would likely match the Sierra.ev’s: a 10.25-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a second 12.3-inch screen for the front passenger.

The rest of the list should follow the Harrier.ev. That includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, a 540-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS and connected-car tech.

How does it compare with rivals?

Rushlane quotes a range of up to 517km for the Hector Tomahawk EV. Tata’s main selling points would be the brand’s large charging and service network, the option of all-wheel drive, and possibly the largest battery in the class.

What would it cost to run? Our estimate

There is no official efficiency figure, so this is our own rough math, clearly an estimate.

Assume a 75kWh battery charged at home at ₹8 per unit. A full charge would cost about ₹600 (75 x ₹8), ignoring charging losses. If the real-world range is around 450km, that works out to roughly ₹1.3 per km. Your electricity tariff, driving style and AC use will change this a lot, and fast-charging at public stations costs much more per unit.

Financing also matters on an EV this expensive. Some banks now offer EV-specific loans with separate tenures for the battery portion, as explained in our guide to the HDFC Bank electric car loan.

What does Tata still need to answer?

Several things buyers care about have not been mentioned in any report yet:

• Third-row space. The diesel Safari’s last row suits children and shorter adults best. The EV’s battery sits under the floor, so seat height and legroom could change.
• Charging speed. Neither the DC fast-charging rate nor the size of the home AC charger has been reported for the Safari EV.
• Battery warranty. Tata’s terms for the Harrier.ev are a reference, but the Safari EV’s terms are not known.
• Real-world efficiency of a heavier three-row body.
• Whether the 80kWh battery comes with both drive layouts or only the top all-wheel-drive version.

These details will matter more than the headline range figure for most families, so check them carefully when Tata releases the full spec sheet.

Why does Tata need the Safari EV now?

Rushlane says Tata leads India’s electric car market with around 40% share. But competition is heating up quickly, especially in the bigger SUV segment, where Mahindra and MG already have large electric SUVs on sale.

The wider EV market is also crowded at lower prices. JSW MG calls the Windsor India’s No. 1 EV, and it keeps adding versions such as the one in our MG Windsor EV Indulge Edition story. A seven-seat electric Safari helps Tata hold on to families who need more space.

CarBike Insight Analysis

The Safari EV fills an obvious gap. Tata has strong EVs from the Punch to the Harrier, but none with a third row, and that is what many Indian families actually need.

The honest caveats: the launch has already slipped once, and the third row in the diesel Safari is better for children than tall adults on long trips. The EV’s battery may also reduce boot or floor space, which Tata has not detailed.

Who should wait? Families with home charging who want a big electric SUV with three rows and Tata’s service network. Who should not wait? Buyers who need a car before early 2027, or who mostly drive long highway trips without reliable fast charging on their routes.

We will update this page as soon as Tata confirms the launch date and specifications.

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