Ahead of the Sierra EV’s debut on June 30, 2026, Tata has taken the wraps off its exterior design. Though it looks similar to the ICE-powered Sierra, a few key design elements set it apart. Here are all the similarities and differences between the two models.
Tata Sierra EV vs ICE: Exterior design
Grille and bumper differ, but lighting elements are identical
While the electric and ICE versions of the Sierra get the same slim projector LED headlights and a connected LED light bar, the grille differs – it is body-coloured and blanked off in the Sierra EV but is a gloss-black unit with air vents in the Sierra ICE.
The front bumper is also a key differentiator. The EV features a gloss-black panel extending below the headlights, whereas the combustion-powered Sierra has a body-coloured panel in the same area, with the gloss-black finish limited to the lower section of the bumper. Vertically stacked LED fog lamps and a faux-silver skid plate, however, are the same for both iterations of the midsize SUV.
Side profiles are similar, except for badges
In profile, the only visible difference is the new ‘Tata.ev’ badge on the Sierra EV’s front doors. The flush-type door handles, window line, Alpine-style rear window design, alloy wheels and the gloss-black cladding on the wheel arches and lower portion of the doors appear identical on both.
Different badges at the rear, too
Save for a ‘Sierra.ev’ badge on the tailgate, the rear design of the all-electric Sierra is the same as that of the combustion-powered model. The slim LED tail-light bar, a gloss-black rear bumper with two reflectors and a faux-silver skid plate, and a body-coloured roof-mounted spoiler are common between the Sierra EV and Sierra ICE.
Tata Sierra EV vs ICE: Interior design
Sierra EV could get a different cabin theme and some EV-specific features
While the dashboard of the Tata Sierra EV is yet to be revealed, it is expected to be similar to that of the Sierra ICE. The triple-screen layout, comprising a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.3-inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch front passenger entertainment screen, is expected to be carried over. The steering wheel, however, is likely to have a different design and a Tata.ev badge. Other points of distinction could include a new cabin colour theme, different seat upholstery made from sustainable materials and a few EV-specific features such as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capabilities.
Tata Sierra EV: Powertrains
Sierra EV will be an AWD eSUV, but its battery packs and motor specs are yet to be revealed
The Sierra EV is underpinned by Tata’s acti.ev+ architecture, same as the Harrier EV. While the manufacturer is yet to reveal any technical specifications, it has disclosed that the Sierra EV will have an all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup. Like the Harrier EV, however, lower variants could be offered with a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration to keep a check on costs. It is also expected to borrow the Harrier EV’s 65kWh and 75kWh battery options.
Like other Tata ICE and EV models, the Sierra EV is expected to cost more than the ICE model. Currently, the combustion-powered Sierra is priced from Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom). For a lower upfront price, the Sierra EV could be offered with a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme, similar to the Punch EV and Tiago EV.
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