Tata Harrier EVs Safety Ratings Unveiled: Tatas Steel Undergoes Crash Test, Shocking Result Out
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Tata Harrier EV Safety Rating: The Tata Harrier EV, the brand's flagship and most powerful electric SUV, has performed exceptionally well in the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) crash tests. While bookings are slated to begin on July 2, 2025, the announcement of its outstanding safety rating may help Tata Motors attract increased customer interest. But one may ask, how safe is the new Tata Harrier EV? Let's find out.
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Business Standard
20 hours ago
- Business Standard
EVs set to dominate 2025 festive launches, rare-earth crunch a concern
The August–November window is expected to be one of the busiest for electric vehicle (EV) launches in India's history. Alongside the e-Vitara, Tata Sierra EV, and VinFast SUVs, luxury carmakers will unveil the BMW iX 2025, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric. Mahindra's Vision S and SXT concepts are also progressing towards production. The two-wheeler segment will see new scooters and premium electric motorcycles, though mass-market e-motorcycles remain at least a year away. Nikhil Dhaka, Vice-President at Primus Partners, said: 'The August to November festive window could be the heaviest EV launch season India has ever seen. We're looking at mass-market SUVs, luxury EVs, and accessible scooters all hitting the market at the same time, a rare confluence that could energise both urban and semi-urban demand.' The first half of 2025 has already brought a surge of EV activity in India, with global giants and domestic automakers ramping up launches ahead of the festive season. Tesla's long-awaited debut with the Model Y in July set the tone, followed by mass-market entries such as the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Harrier EV, Kia Carens Clavis EV, Hyundai Venue EV, and Mahindra's BE 6 and XEV 9E. The Tata Safari EV was also confirmed, while two-wheeler makers introduced fresh options such as the Kinetic Green DX electric scooter. The Tata Harrier EV, launched on 3 June, opened bookings in early July with prices expected between Rs 24 lakh and Rs 30 lakh. Kia rolled out its Carens Clavis EV on 15 July, starting at Rs 17.99 lakh. In the pipeline, Maruti Suzuki's first all-electric SUV, the e-Vitara, is slated for a September launch with two battery options and a range of up to 500 km. Vietnamese automaker VinFast is also preparing for its India entry with the VF6 and VF7, manufactured at its Tamil Nadu plant. Despite the momentum, industry stakeholders warn of headwinds. 'EV penetration will grow only if raw material availability is secured,' said Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) President C.S. Vigneshwar, pointing to rare-earth magnet supply concerns. Passenger vehicle EV penetration is currently estimated at 4–4.5 per cent, while two-wheelers are at 5–7 per cent. Analysts note that adoption is heavily tied to new product launches, with penetration often plateauing after the initial demand surge. Other barriers flagged by analysts include reduced incentives, charging infrastructure gaps, and resale value concerns. Regulatory pressure from stricter emission norms is pushing OEMs to invest, but supply chain bottlenecks — especially in sourcing rare-earth materials — could delay festive-season rollouts. 'EV adoption in India is very much launch-driven — we see a spike in penetration after new models hit the market, but it often plateaus without sustained demand drivers. Supply chain issues, especially rare-earth shortages, could slow down the pace we are expecting this festive season,' said Kumar Rakesh, Analyst at BNP Paribas. Still, the breadth of upcoming products, from affordable scooters to aspirational luxury SUVs, signals a widening of India's EV market. If launches proceed as planned, this festive season could mark a new high point for electric mobility in the country.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Mahindra eyes 350-acre land acquisition in Igatpuri
Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to expand its Igatpuri plant in Maharashtra, aiming to address the growing demand. The automaker recently revealed that it has submitted a letter of interest to the Maharashtra government to acquire 350 acres of land in Igatpuri. Mahindra already has manufacturing facilities in Nashik and Igatpuri in Maharashtra, and the additional 350 acres is a part of the UV maker's ecosystem. Mahindra has submitted a letter of interest to the Maharashtra government to acquire 350 acres of land in Igatpuri, close to its manufacturing facilities in the region. New 350-Acre Land Parcel In Igatpuri A PTI report quoted Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra, saying, "We have submitted a letter of interest for 350 acres of land in Igatpuri, which is part of our ecosystem. "The land parcel could be used for multiple things, including setting up a supplier park and anything that we may need more for either Nashik or the Igatpuri plant." Also check these Cars Find more Cars Mahindra BE 6 79 kWh 79 kWh 682 km 682 km ₹ 18.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra XEV 9e 79 kWh 79 kWh 656 km 656 km ₹ 21.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Tata Harrier EV 75 kWh 75 kWh 627 Km 627 Km ₹ 21.49 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Maruti Suzuki e Vitara 61 kWh 61 kWh 500 km 500 km ₹ 17 - 26 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Hyundai Creta EV 51.4 kWh 51.4 kWh 473 km 473 km ₹ 17.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers Tata Curvv EV 55 kWh 55 kWh 502 km 502 km ₹ 17.49 Lakhs Compare View Offers Also Read : What is the Mahindra NU_IQ platform? Here is all you need to know He further stated that the Nashik and Igatpuri plants could benefit from a feeder facility in close proximity. Jejurikar further noted that the acquisition is still in its early stages, and will go through a whole process of due diligence, and then the land purchase approvals. The new Mahindra NU_IQ platform will bring a host of new subcompact and compact SUVs to the markets with both ICE and EV powertrains More SUVs Incoming Mahindra is ruling the utility vehicle segment and is set to further expand its lineup. The carmaker shared its Vision Concepts, previewing models that will arrive from 2027 onwards, and will compete in the subcompact and compact segments. Based on the NU platform, the automaker showcased the Vision S, Vision X, Vision T, and Vision SXT concepts, showcasing future ICE and electric SUVs. The new Mahindra Vision concepts will be developed as global products, including left-hand drive markets. Mahindra further revealed it is looking to expand the production capacity of the Chakan plant by around 2.4 lakh units in the first phase of this year. This will push the auto giant's overall production capacity at the plant up to 7.5-7.6 lakh per year. Mahindra is also looking at setting up an all-new greenfield facility and is exploring locations to increase capacity beyond 2027. The Indian auto giant plans to invest over ₹27,000 crore in its automotive business between FY2025-27. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
M&M bets on multi-powertrain platform to beat rivals, meet emission norms
Next Story Ayaan Kartik M&M joins Tata Motors in securing access to a technology platform that can accommodate multiple powertrains. Tata Motors has access to Modular Longitudinal Architecture technology through its arm Jaguar Land Rover. The MLA platform can accommodate petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and EVs. Mahindra Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Anish Shah. Gift this article Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will develop new petrol, diesel and electric vehicle models on one common technology platform that will give it the flexibility to meet global emission norms and adjust its products based on market demand, as competition in the world's third-largest automobile market intensifies. Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will develop new petrol, diesel and electric vehicle models on one common technology platform that will give it the flexibility to meet global emission norms and adjust its products based on market demand, as competition in the world's third-largest automobile market intensifies. While revealing its new vehicle platform NU_IQ, the company on Friday unveiled design prototypes of four new sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that will be based on the platform. These SUVs based on the new platform will begin arriving in the markets in 2027. The automaker, however, did not commit to the launch of hybrid vehicles just yet. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) joins Tata Motors in securing access to a technology platform that can accommodatemultiple powertrains. Tata Motors has access to Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) technology through its wholly-owned British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover. The MLA platform can accommodate petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. Vehicle platforms or architecture are the foundational structure of the car with major components and systems in place on which different models can be developed. The new set of announcements was part of the company's annual event held on 15 August, with this year's edition in the country's financial capital Mumbai. 'Hybrid vehicles are not part of the architecture yet. This platform is currently focused on petrol, diesel and electric vehicles," Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and chief executive officer (auto and farm sector), M&M, told reporters on the sidelines of the launch. 'Our earlier stance on electric vehicles remains unchanged, which is that if there is customer demand, we will bring hybrid vehicles." Mahindra and Mahindra's share price has increased by 6% so far in 2025, as against a 4% rise in the benchmark Nifty50. Mahindra is locked in a fierce battle with Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors to occupy the second spot in India's automobile pecking order. So far in FY26, Mahindra has been able to beat Hyundai to the second spot in terms of wholesales in all four months, but it in retail sales in July. Also Read | Mahindra looks to acquire 350-acre land parcel in Igatpuri The Indian subsidiary of the Korean giant announced at the January-March earnings call that it will launch hybrid vehicles and soon roll out 26 vehicles in the country to take back market share and hold on to the number two position, which it has occupied since the financial year 2009. Anish Shah, group CEO at Mahindra and Mahindra, said that after years of dominance by foreign carmakers, domestic companies are finally making their mark. 'There was a time not long ago, global automakers dominated the Indian roads. Today, the tide has turned. Indian companies like Mahindra are at the forefront of technology, scale and ambitions," Shah said at the gathering. His comments come after Mahindra dislodged Hyundai Motor India from the second position in the first quarter of the current financial year. Subhabrata Sengupta, partner at Avalon Consulting, noted that the biggest advantage that Mahindra gets from the new platform is the ability to hedge according to market needs. 'A platform where ICE (internal combustion engine) and EV can be developed gives the company the flexibility to react quickly to market trends. If EVs pick up more, the company can move production to meet demand quickly, and vice-versa," Sengupta said. The development of a multiple powertrain model also comes at a time when the new emission norms, CAFE 3, are scheduled to come into force in 2027. Jejurikar emphasised that the new tech platform will allow it to be flexible with production of vehicles, enabling it to meet emission norms effectively. CAFE 3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms are India's upcoming regulations aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. These norms will set a cap on the average CO2 emissions of a carmaker's entire fleet, pushing them to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. 'The new platform will allow the company to accommodate production requirements quickly between diesel, petrol and EVs with CAFE norms in mind. Currently, most of the Mahindra sales are coming from diesel models which are fuel-guzzling," Sengupta added. In FY25, 77% of Mahindra's total 551,000 sales in the domestic market were diesel models. With the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) finalising the CAFE 3 norms, automakers are in talks with the government to seek relaxations, saying that the proposed targets are too stiff. Jejurikar remained unfazed about the looming threat of strict implementation of fuel efficiency norms in the country and different regulations in foreign markets where Mahindra is looking to establish its presence using its current products and new line-ups for 2027. 'We will follow a phased approach to enter different markets. In the first phase, we will enter our known markets such as South Africa and Australia followed by further expansion to new markets over the next years," he said. To accommodate development of electric and ICE vehicles on the same platform, the company will utilize a capacity of 240,000 units from 2027at its Chakan plant for the production of newly-designed vehicles. To increase exports, Mahindra is looking to introduce its India-made electric cars in the UK and other global markets. Topics You May Be Interested In Catch all the Business News , Corporate news , Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. 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