Tata Sierra EV launched at Rs 18.79 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the Sierra EV at a starting price of Rs 18.79 lakh. The electric SUV arrives just over seven months after the ICE-powered Sierra, serving as a more direct rival to the Mahindra BE 6, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Vinfast VF6, Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV than the Curvv EV, which was Tata’s prior contender in this segment. Bookings are now open, and deliveries will start from July 15.

Tata Sierra EV price and variants

Among the pricier options in its segment

The Sierra’s pricing is on the higher side of the electric midsize SUV segment, falling quite close to that of the BE 6 (Rs 18.9 lakh-Rs 26.9 lakh). The Creta Electric (Rs 18.03 lakh-Rs 23.67 lakh) is the next most expensive option.

*7.2kW home charger and its installation cost an extra Rs 49,000.

Compared to the Curvv EV, which costs Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 19.19 lakh, the Sierra EV is pricier by Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 6.8 lakh. However, it is Rs 2.7 lakh to Rs 3 lakh more affordable than the larger Harrier EV, which starts at Rs 21.49 lakh and tops out at Rs 28.99 lakh.

Tata Sierra EV battery and range

63kWh and 75kWh battery options

Built on the same Acti.ev+ architecture as the Harrier EV, the Sierra EV borrows the larger SUV’s TiDAL E&E architecture. Battery options comprise 63kWh and 75kWh units, both of which get a single 315Nm rear-mounted motor (RWD) as standard. The 63kWh variants develop 238hp, while the 75kWh ones produce 209hp – the larger pack also offers a dual-motor AWD layout, which adds a 140hp front motor for a combined 504Nm. With Boost Mode enabled, the Sierra EV AWD accelerates from 0 to 100kph in a claimed 5.8 seconds.

The Sierra EV AWD also comes with off-road-centric features like six terrain modes (Normal, Grass/Snow, Mud/Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Custom), low-speed cruise control, and a 540-degree camera (360-degree surround with underfloor view.

Coming to MIDC-certified range, the Sierra EV claims 665km for its 75kWh RWD variants, 624km for the AWD variant, and 535km for the 63kWh versions. Tata also boasts a range top-up of up to 263km in 15 minutes when using a 120kW DC fast charger, with a 20-80 percent charge taking around 26 minutes.

As for 7.2kW AC charging times, the 63kWh battery takes 8.9 hours for a 10-100 percent charge, while the 75kWh unit takes 10.5 hours for the same. Like the rest of Tata's EV line-up, the Sierra EV comes with a lifetime battery warranty, which actually just refers to the 15-year period from the date of registration.

Tata Sierra EV exterior design

Mostly similar to the ICE Sierra on the outside

As is the case with Tata’s electric cars, the Sierra EV looks largely similar to its ICE counterpart, but with minor distinctions. The front end of the Sierra EV ditches the full-width blacked-out section between the light bar and headlamps that the ICE version has, and there's no ‘SIERRA’ lettering above the Tata emblem too.

Moreover, the Sierra EV’s front bumper design is different, with much more gloss black trim. The side profile and rear end of the Sierra EV are identical to those of its ICE sibling, save for EV-specific badging and lettering. It gets 18-inch alloy wheels, sizing up to 19 inches in higher variants. As for ground clearance, the Sierra EV is rated at 205mm.

Tata Sierra EV interior and features

Same feature-loaded and spacious interior layout as its ICE counterpart

Even on the inside, the Sierra EV is identical in layout to the ICE version, but with slight variances in colour scheme. The Sierra EV also claims the same 622-litre boot space (measured up to the roof) as that of the ICE Sierra – when measured up to the parcel shelf, the boot space is 450 litres. Total luggage space with the rear seats folded stands at 1,257 litres.

Depending on the variant, the Sierra EV offers features like a triple-screen setup (12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver's display, and 12.3-inch passenger display), ambient lighting, a 12-speaker JBL Black sound system, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, Boss mode, a cabin air purifier, powered and ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate, Level 2 ADAS, connected car tech, auto park assist, a heads-up display, a digital key, over-the-air (OTA) updates, 6 airbags as standard, V2L and V2V functionality, and more. It even borrows the summon mode and DrivePay in-car payment feature from the Harrier EV.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.