Is India's quickest e-SUV also India's toughest?

We drove the Harrier EV in slush, deep water, on the rocks, and even up the stairs—testing a car in extreme conditions can reveal how robust its suspension is

- VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

IT'S UNLIKELY that any Harrier EV buyer will drive it in slush, water, on the rocks, or even up the stairs—most people drive cars on the roads—but testing a car in extreme conditions can reveal how robust its chassis or suspension are. What that intent, we threw all elements of nature towards the Harrier EV.

What is it?

Launched on July 3, the Harrier EV has two battery pack options—65 and 75 kWh—dual motors, claimed driving range of 627 km (75 kWh), and is the fastest accelerating made-in-India vehicle with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds.

The 65-kWh variant will cost you 21.49 lakh, and prices of 75-kWh variants will be announced later—bookings will start from July 2, and deliveries soon after.

How's the design?