Tatas Upcoming Electric SUVs by 2028
New Delhi, November 12: Tata Motors is rapidly expanding its range of electric vehicles in India. The company aims to increase its annual sales from 640,000 units in FY2026 to 1.2 million units by FY2031. To achieve this, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) will focus more on electric and CNG cars. The company’s EV subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), is expected to launch several new, updated, and next-generation electric cars in the coming years, including models under the existing Tata brand and the new Avinya brand. Here are five new electric SUVs that the company could bring to market by 2028.
1. Tata Safari.ev
The Tata Safari.ev is expected to be launched in early 2027. It will be the company’s first three-row electric SUV, competing with vehicles like the Mahindra XEV 9S and MG Hector Tomahawk EV. The Safari.ev may be available in both 6 and 7-seater options and could feature standard-range RWD, long-range RWD, and long-range AWD variants. The long-range RWD version is anticipated to offer a range of about 600 kilometers on a full charge. Its battery pack, motor, and several other essential components may be sourced from the Harrier.ev, and it is expected to include independent rear suspension.
2. Next-gen Tata Nexon.ev
The Tata Nexon.ev is the company’s best-selling electric car, but the current model has been in the market for nearly seven years. The company is now working on a new generation, currently codenamed Garud. Initial prototypes have been spotted during road testing. The new Nexon.ev may be built on a smaller version of the Sierra.ev’s ARGOS platform and is expected to feature a new electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture. Its design is likely to be completely different from the existing model, with a launch planned for the second half of 2027.
3. Tata Avinya EV
The first production electric car from Tata’s new Avinya brand is expected to debut in 2027. This D-segment SUV will be positioned above the Safari.ev. The model was previewed at Auto Expo 2026 through the Avinya X concept. This SUV may be based on a modified version of the multi-energy platform developed for the new Freelander brand in a joint venture with Chery Jaguar Land Rover. Its launch is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2027.
4. Tata Kuno
A new electric SUV from Tata, currently codenamed Kuno, will be positioned between the Nexon.ev and Sierra.ev. Its length is expected to be around 4.3 meters, competing with the MG Windsor EV. Tata Motors estimates an annual production capacity of 80,000 to 100,000 units for this model, suggesting that the company may launch it at an attractive price to reach a wider customer base. Production is expected to take place at the Sanand plant in Gujarat, with a launch planned for 2028.
5. Tata Scarlet
The fifth electric SUV from Tata, codenamed Scarlet, is expected to be introduced in 2028. It is described as a smaller version of the Sierra in terms of concept. The Scarlet may feature a boxy design, high ground clearance, and a robust SUV-like appearance. This sub-4 meter electric SUV could be developed on the next-generation Nexon.ev platform, although details regarding its battery pack, range, and motor have not yet been disclosed.