Tata Harrier EV Summon Mode: Fatal Incident in Tamil Nadu Raises Safety Concerns

A video circulating online depicts a tragic event in Tamil Nadu involving a Tata Harrier EV. The incident suggests the vehicle was operating in summon mode, or potentially malfunctioning, when it struck a passenger attempting to enter the car. The victim sustained a severe head injury and later succumbed to their injuries. The summon mode allows the car to move autonomously at low speeds without driver input. The exact cause of the accident, whether a technical fault or user error, remains under investigation, and no legal action has yet been taken. The Harrier EV is equipped with advanced features, including driver-assist technologies and summon functionality. The CCTV footage indicates the car’s hazard lights were activated prior to movement, possibly signaling the activation of summon mode. Tata has not issued an official statement on the reported incident. The event has sparked significant online discussion regarding the safety of semi-autonomous features in Indian driving conditions, emphasizing the need for caution when using such technologies like ADAS and summon.