The ICE-powered Tata Sierra SUV was launched recently in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration, with introductory prices starting at Rs 11.49 lakh. At the sidelines of the event, the company’s chief commercial officer, Vivek Srivatsa, told Autocar India that the Sierra EV will be available with both RWD and AWD options at its launch in 2026, unlike the Sierra ICE model, which will get AWD variants in 2027.
- Sierra EV is based on the same acti.ev+ platform as the flagship Harrier EV
- Sanand plant’s production capacity will likely be amped up before Sierra EV’s launch
Tata Sierra EV: RWD and AWD launch together
As with the Harrier EV, both drive layouts will be available at launch
The Sierra EV is built on the manufacturer’s acti.ev+ platform, which Tata says features a multi-layer skateboard design that enables all-wheel drive, faster charging and advanced driver assistance systems. The Harrier EV is the first Tata model built on this platform with both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) setups.
Sanand production facility to roll out both Sierra ICE and EV
Srivatsa also told Autocar India that the Sierra EV will roll out of the manufacturer’s Sanand production plant alongside the Sierra ICE, as is the case with the Nexon and Curvv nameplates. The plant’s capacity is likely to be amped up for manufacturing the Sierra ICE model, which could be further increased to accommodate the EV.
Notably, Tata Motors had acquired the Sanand plant from Ford India in January 2023. Currently, it has an annual production capacity of 3 lakh units, and at its launch, it was said to be scalable to 4.2 lakh units.
Tata Sierra EV: Expected powertrain options
Official details unknown but likely to share Curvv EV and Harrier EV’s battery options
While Tata Motors is yet to reveal the Sierra EV’s powertrain details, it is expected to borrow the Curvv EV’s top-spec 55kWh battery pack and the Harrier EV’s lower-spec 65kWh battery pack. Notably, the Curvv EV’s 55kWh battery is paired with a 167hp front-axle-mounted electric motor, while the Harrier EV’s 65kWh unit is mated to a 238hp rear-axle-mounted motor.
Like the ICE-powered model, the Sierra EV will slot in between the Curvv EV (Rs 17.49 lakh-21.99 lakh) and Harrier EV (Rs 21.49 lakh-29.48 lakh). The Sierra EV will rival the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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