The Tata Harrier EV will feature AWD technology in its lower trim levels.

Tata Motors is soon going to equip the lower variants with all-wheel drive AWD technology, which Tata defines as Quad Wheel Drive (QWD), which is currently subjected to just top-spec Empowered model. 

Harrier EV Cost-Effective AWD variants.

The Chief Commercial Officer at Tata Motors expressed his views on this and said, “We have seen majority of demand especially for the QWD variants as more than 30% of sales are registered from QWD variants, and that’s why we are offering QWD in lower variants in order to increase sales. 

Tata Motors has already predicted at the time of the launch that 20% of the sales will come from the all-wheel drive AWD variant. Thus this good response will encourage the company to offer QWD in mid-spec and lower variants, and thus could bring similar kinds of configuration options in their upcoming Sierra EV. 

Tata calls the all-wheel drive system as QWD and the interesting part is that the ARGOS platform which has underpinned the Sierra supports AWD integrated with ICE variants. If this comes into reality, expect Tata Motors to effectively utilise the QWD branding for these versions too. 

Tata Harrier EV Battery & Power

POWER: The Harrier EV is integrated with one electric motor at the front and rear axle. The main electric motor, rear permanent magnet synchronous motor generates a maximum power output of 238 HP. It is supported by a 158 HP front induction motor and produces a combined power of 313 HP. 

The Harrier EV provides a peak torque output of 540 Nm. Currently the QWD is only offered in the substantial 75 kWh battery pack and provides a significant range of 622 Km on a single charge.