Tata Harrier EV Gets 5-star Crash Test Safety Rating from Bharat NCAP: Watch Video

Following its recent evaluation by India's vehicle safety agency, Bharat NCAP, Tata Motors has once again made headlines with the Harrier EV, the newly launched electric SUV. The nation's electric vehicle market is expanding quickly, and buyers are increasingly using crash test results as a key criterion. Already well-known for its commanding design and extensive feature set, the Harrier EV was just put through the rigorous testing procedures of Bharat NCAP. The outcome might have a big impact on its reputation in the high-end EV market. Watch the official test video demonstrating the Harrier EV's crashworthiness and learn more about its performance by reading on.

Tata Harrier EV Undergoes Crash Tests

With 5-star ratings in the adult and child protection categories, the Tata Harrier EV has emerged as the brand's best performer in the Bharat NCAP safety tests. It achieved Tata's highest score to date, a perfect 32/32 for adult safety. With 16 points each for frontal offset and side impact, the electric SUV outperformed the diesel-powered Harrier, which had previously scored 30.08.

In every crash test scenario, including pole, frontal, and side barrier impacts, the safety analysis verified that the driver and front passenger dummies had excellent impact protection.

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With a cumulative score of 45 out of 49, its performance in terms of child occupant safety was equally impressive. In crash tests, 3-year-old and 18-month-old dummies were placed in the back seat of rear-facing i-Size child seats. In addition to receiving full marks for seat installation and dynamic impact testing, the Harrier EV received a score of 9 out of 13 in the larger vehicle-based child safety assessment.

Tata Harrier EV: Safety Suite and Battery Pack

The Harrier EV has all the necessary safety features. It has four-wheel disc brakes, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, seven airbags, and hill-start/descent assistance. It is one of the most feature-rich electric SUVs in its class thanks to additional safety technology like rain-sensing wipers, tyre pressure monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, a digital IRVM, Auto Park Assist, and Level 2 ADAS.

There are two battery configurations available for the electric Harrier: 65kWh and 75kWh. The AWD model adds a 156bhp front motor to the 235bhp provided by the single-motor RWD setup, for a total torque output of 504Nm. When boost mode is engaged, the AWD version accelerates quickly, reaching 0–100km/h in 6.3 seconds, and has a stated range of up to 627 km.

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The rear-wheel-drive Harrier EV models have prices ranging from Rs 21.49 lakh to Rs 27.49 lakh (ex-showroom). On June 27, price details of the more potent all-wheel-drive models with two electric motors will be revealed. Beginning July 2, 2025, customers will be able to make reservations via the brand's dealership network and official website.