Tata Sierra EV

With an aim to further boost its position in the EV segment, Tata Motors introduced the Sierra EV. This SUV brings back the iconic nameplate with modern features and electric powertrain. It directly rivals the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6 and the MG ZS EV. In the brand's EV line-up, the Sierra EV sits right between the Curvv EV and the Harrier EV. The electric SUV is produced at Tata's Sanand manufacturing facility in Gujarat. 

Tata Sierra EV Price

The Sierra EV is available in 16 variants. The Tata Sierra EV price starts at ₹18.79 Lakhs* for the entry-level variant and extends up to ₹26.48 Lakhs* for the top-spec long-range top variant. All the prices are ex-showroom, Pan India.

Key Features of the Sierra EV

The Tata Sierra EV looks largely identical to the ICE-powered Sierra, but it has subtle visual changes to keep things fresh. It features a closed-off front grille and a flat bumper with a single light bar. The SUV retains the upright stance, high-bonnet, wraparound rear glass and short overhangs of the original model.

The SUV features thick blacked-out B and C-pillar effect, Tata's connected "Horizon" LED daytime running lamp bar with animated welcome/departure lighting sequences, and flush-fitting door handles. The SUV gets active aero-shutters in the lower bumper, and 19-inch alloy wheels with aero inserts. 

The top-spec variant gets three front displays - a 10.25-inch digital driver's cluster, a central 12.3-inch infotainment screen running Arcade.ev applications, and a dedicated 12.3-inch co-occupant display. It gets light-toned leatherette trims with silver and piano-black inserts, new signature 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated "Tiago.ev" logo. 

The SUV is based on the acti.ev+ skateboard floor, which allows for a completely flat rear footwell, giving maximum knee room space for three adult rear occupants. It also gets "Bose Mode" function for sliding the front passenger seat forward. The Sierra EV is packed with segment-first 12-speaker JBL Black sound system featuring a central Soundbar and Dolby Atmos tuning for immersive sound experience. Other features include AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display), leatherette upholstery, powered and ventilated front seats, IRA Connected car suite, and air purifier with AQI indicator.

Safety Features

Based on the Tata's acti.ev+ architecture, the Sierra EV earned a full 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating for both adult and child occupant protection. The SUV's structure remains stable during offset frontal and side-barrier collisions. As standard, the SUV gets 6 airbags, and the top-spec variant gets a 7th driver's knee airbag. 

The electric SUV comes with all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with Auto Hold, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ABS with EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Roll-Over Mitigation, Traction Control System (TCS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), 360-degree surround view camera and ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors.

The Sierra EV features a radar-and-camera-based LEVEL 2+ ADAS suite offering 20+ active safety features. The features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist & Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection & Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition and High Beam Assist.

Battery Specs

The Sierra EV is available with two battery pack options: a 63 kWh and a larger 75 kWh. A rear-wheel-drive setup comes as standard, but the top-spec model with the 75 kWh battery also gets dual-motors for all-wheel-drive setup.

The 63 kWh battery pack version offers 238hp and 315Nm, while the 75 kWh AWD version pushes out 306 hp and 504 Nm of torque. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in 5.8 seconds. The SUV comes with dedicated terrain response modes - Rock Crawl, Sand, Mud-Ruts and Drift Mode.

Range and Charging

The 63 kWh LFP battery is claimed to offer a MIDC range of 566 km on a single charge. The real-world C75 range delivers around 440-460km. The bigger 75 kWh battery pack with the dual-motor Quad-Wheel Drive offers an MIDC claimed range of 624 km. The same battery with rear-axle-mounted motor offers 665 km. The real-world range would be around 510 - 530 km.

120 kW DC Fast Charging: 20% to 80% in 26 minutes. A quick 15-minute splash-and-dash charge adds roughly 200 km of real-world range. 

7.2 kW AC Home Wall Box: the 63 kWh battery can achieve full charge in 8.9 hours, and the 75 kWh pack in 10.5 hours. 

Dimensions and Boot Space

In terms of proposition, the Sierra EV is 4340mm in length, 1841mm in width and 1750mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2730mm. The SUV has a ground clearance of 205mm, which is more than sufficient to tackle Indian road conditions. It offers a boot space of 622-litres along with a 55-litres of frunk. The SUV rides on 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/60 section and 225/55 section tyres, respectively.

Colours

The Tata Sierra EV is available in 7 exterior colours, namely Nainital Nocturne, Rishikesh Rapids, Andaman Adventure, Bengal Rouge, Coorg Clouds, Pure Grey and Pristine White.

Competition

In the midsize electric SUV segment, the Tata Sierra EV rivals the Hyundai Creta, Mahindra BE 6, Maruti e Vitara and MG ZS EV, which are currently priced between Rs 18.02 lakh – Rs 24.70 lakh, Rs 18.90 lakh – Rs 27.65 lakh, Rs 15.99 lakh – Rs 20.1 lakh and Rs 17.99 lakh – Rs 20.50 lakh, respectively.