KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Harrier EV - the segment's first car to offer power to all four wheels.
- Atto 3 with 60.48 kWh pack has a claimed range of 521 km.
- Harrier EV prices to be out soon.
Tata Harrier EV, the mid-size electric SUV has launched in India at a starting price of Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The most distinguished quality of the Harrier EV is its QWD drivetrain, which is not just the first for the segment, but the only car in the Tata lineup to offer it. As this price was expected, it will go a head to head with Mahindra XEV 9e and BYD Atto 3. For now, we'll compare it Atto 3 with it, focusing on their battery specifications and unique features. Before scrolling above, swiftly join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
Also Read: Tata Harrier EV Launched in India At Rs 21.49 Lakh (Intro, Ex-sh): All Details Here
Tata Harrier EV vs BYD Atto 3 - Battery Packs
Tata Harrier EV
Let's begin with Tata Harrier EV, the latest e-SUV launched at a starting from Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom), built on a new Acti.ev+ platform, which is esentially the same Acti.ev, but has be re-engineered to support QUAD wheel drive -meaning two motors, each powering two wheels. Moreover, the side panels have been made more rigid, further improving the SUV's overall build quality. On the battery packs - Tata offers two options - 65 kWh and 75 kWh, where the first one power to the rear wheels and second one makes for the Quad Wheel Drive.
Talking about power figures - the rear motor produces 238 PS, while the front motor generates 158 PS. The torque remains the same with both battery packs at 504 Nm. Based on these power figures, we believe this is more of an RWD car, with the front wheels providing assistance rather than taking full charge. Moreover, the 65 kWh battery pack will come with an RWD drivetrain, while the 75 kWh will offer a QWD drivetype.
The 75 kWh battery pack has an ARAI-tested MIDC range of 627 km, while the real-world (C75) range is 480 km to 505 km. Tata is yet to announce the range figures of 65 kWh pack. Now, let's talk about the charging speed. Using a 7.2 KW AC charger, the battery charges from 0 to 100 per cent in 10.7 hrs. It also supports DC fast charging of up to 120 KW, completing 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes. However, in India, finding such a fast charger remains a challenge in itself.
BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3 has two battery packs: one with a capacity of 49.98 kWh and the other with 60.48 kWh. The standard pack offers 203 PS and 310 Nm of torque, with an ARAI-certified range of 468 km. With a DC fast charger, it takes 50 minutes to charge from 0 to 80%. The second, larger pack has a claimed range of 521 km, and the power output is similar to the first one. As for its charging time, it takes 50 minutes to go from 0 to 80% with a DC charger and 9.5 to 10 hours with an AC charger. Lastly, Atto 3 only comes with a FWD drivetrain.
Clearly, the Tata Harrier EV is ahead in terms of power and range of offers, and it also offers Quad-wheel drive. These factors make the Harrier a more attractive car, catering to a wide section of people.
BYD Atto 3 Prices -
- Dynamic - Rs 24.99 lakh
- Premium - Rs 29.85 lakh
- Superior - Rs 33.99 lakh
Features on Offer
These cars are jam-packed with features, it wouldn't be over anytime soon if we started pointing them out one by one. So, to simplify things, let's first talk about the highlights of the Harrier EV, and then move on to the Atto 3.
Tata Harrier EV
- 540 Surround View - 360 Camera plus what's under the car.
- Digital Rear View Mirror
- Auto Park Assist
- 14.52 Inch Infotainment Screen (Neo QLED display)
- Level 2 ADAS
- Electronic Tail Gate
- Digital Key
- Dual Zone Automatic Control
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Reverse Assit
- Summon Mode
- Front Ventilated seats with electronically adjustable function
- V2V and V2L
So, these are just the crux of what you're getting in the all-new Harrier EV. From the outside, it looks just like the regular Harrier, but upon closer inspection, one gets to notice the changes. This model is 22 mm taller and 2 mm longer. It wears 19-inch aero wheel covers that look stupendous. At the front, it gets the EV-specific changes, like a very neatly designed grille and sliver bumper inserts, plus connected LED DRLs, that add another touch of sophistication. Moreover, it's available with only a dual-tone paint finish with four core colour options.
BYD Atto 3
- Front ventilated seats
- 12.8 Inch rotating infotainment screen
- Wireless charging pad
- 360-parking camera
- Panoramic Sunroof
- One touch electric tail-gate
- Dirac 8 Speakers
- NFC Card Key
- 7 Airbags
- Level 2 ADAS
The Atto 3 doesn't miss out on any modern features a customer would expect in an EV priced above Rs 20 lakh. It's unbelievably good and doesn't disappoint on any front. Plus, the quality of materials and overall interior design is unlike any other car. Yes, Harrier EV has more to offer, but that is a brand new vehicle, and the flagship EV of Tata, but Atto 3 has its charm.
Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9e vs BYD Atto 3 - India EV or Chinese EV?
Verdict
Tata Harrier EV is a clear winner in this comparison based on all the details available so far. We haven't driven any of those cars, but the numbers on Harrier are impressive and all the tech. However, BYD is the pioneer in the electric car segment, and their expertise in EVs is at another level. So, the overall experience in Atto 3 would be completely different. That said, let's see what kind of response Harrier receives from customers.
