After 01 June 2026’s spotting in Maharashtra, now, on 17 June 2026, Tata Motors’ upcoming seven-seater pure-electric car has been spotted in Karnataka. It is the second time when the Safari EV is spied testing on public roads. This EV from Tata is all set to make its debut in the Indian market during the festive season, meaning they are planning to launch it at Diwali 2026.
As of now, the manufacturer hasn’t confirmed any date for the Safari EV launch. In Tata’s EV lineup it will be the eighth model, after the June 30, 2026, launch of the Sierra EV. Reportedly, the carmaker will position the Safari EV above all the electric cars in the EV line-up, which means it will be even costlier than the Harrier EV. The price is still pending but likely to cost between 26 and 32 lakh rupees.
We got the latest spy shots from an Instagram profile that is ‘Kochimachan’. The person behind this profile is an automotive content creator and motovlogger. He has shared the video of the heavily camouflaged Safari EV testing on public roads; however, it has revealed a few details about its exterior. We find out that compared to traditional Safari, the upcoming EV is set to have a little tweaked front fascia.
In the video, we find out that the Safari EV has a closed-off grill to make the front end look clean and to enhance aerodynamics, which helps with better efficiency. The daylight running lights may not remain full-width like the ICE counterpart, but the main headlamp housings in vertical shape seem to remain the same. Not clearly visible, but we are expecting it to come with an upgraded bumper.
The side and rear of the all-electric Safari are highly anticipated to be the same as its sibling sold with a traditional powertrain. Although a few changes are expected, such as more aero-optimised alloy wheels and smooth surfaces to reduce aerodynamic drag. Reportedly, the overall design of the Safari EV is set to be a more aero-optimised version of its ICE counterpart for better efficiency.
Notably, the Safari EV is built on the Acti.EV+ (Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent EV Plus) platform, featuring TiDAL (Tata Intelligent Digital Architecture Layer) electric architecture that enables OTA (over-the-air) software updates, connected-car features, an advanced driving assistant system, a 540° camera, and other smart features.
Its front suspension is set to be independent, and the rear is a multi-link independent suspension. Braking for all wheels may be managed via ventilated discs, which not only help with powerful braking but are also good in absorbing heat. To ensure smoothness and safety, it will surely feature ABS (anti-locking braking system) with EBD (electronic brake force distribution).
Reports confirm that Tata Motors will launch the Safari EV with rear-wheel drive and quad-wheel drive configurations. The RWD variant is set to get a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a single-speed automatic transmission on the rear axle, and the QWD will also get an induction motor on the front axle. Specifications are undisclosed.
Battery pack options are still pending; we are expecting that the carmaker may offer two or three variant options between 60 kWh and 80 kWh. It is certain that this upcoming seven-seater all-electric SUV will be based on 800-volt high-voltage electrical architecture to support a DC charger around 250 kW, which will help in the quick charging of the vehicle.
Inside, this electric car will get a floating touchscreen infotainment system at the centre of the dashboard that supports wireless connectivity for multiple devices through Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. May get a double wireless phone charging pad and ventilated front seats. Following the launch, it will compete with the Mahindra XEV 9S, an all-electric seven-seater.