Sierra EV will likely be manufactured at Tata’s Sanand plant, the identical facility the place the ICE Sierra is constructed
Tata presently leads the electrical phase in India with a market share of round 40%. To bolster its presence, Tata has launched new and up to date fashions at common intervals. The Punch EV facelift was lately launched at a beginning worth of Rs 9.69 lakh. Tata’s subsequent EV launch this yr would be the Sierra EV, anticipated by Q2 2026. Let’s take a look at the small print.
Sierra EV – Design and options
With the Sierra EV, Tata will likely be trying to replicate the success it has skilled with the ICE Sierra. Bookings for the ICE Sierra have crossed one lakh models. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Industrial Officer at Tata Motors, mentioned that the Sierra EV will likely be manufactured on the Sanand plant. Whereas a precise date has but to be introduced, the Sierra EV is predicted to debut within the April–June quarter this yr.
Visually, the Sierra EV will likely be largely the identical as its ICE sibling. Nonetheless, there will likely be some distinctive EV-specific options corresponding to a closed-off grille. There might be some adjustments in detailing as effectively throughout the entrance and rear. Sierra EV will intention for a extra polished look, though main adjustments are unlikely. It stays to be seen if some unique color choices are supplied with the Sierra EV.
Inside, the Sierra EV will borrow numerous components from the ICE Sierra. It’s more likely to get a three-screen setup, comprising twin 12.3-inch screens and a ten.25-inch instrument cluster. Different anticipated options embody ventilated entrance seats, powered driver seat, a panoramic sunroof, premium audio system with Dolby and drive modes. Much like different Tata electrical automobiles, the Sierra EV is predicted to get options like V2L (Automobile-to-Load) and V2V (Automobile-to-Automobile) charging.
Sierra EV – Efficiency
Within the firm’s lineup, Sierra EV will likely be positioned beneath the Harrier EV. It might get the 65-kWh battery pack from Harrier EV as one of many choices. Identical to the Harrier EV, the upcoming Sierra EV will likely be obtainable in each RWD and AWD codecs. Vary is predicted to be round 500-550 km with the 65-kWh battery pack. DC quick charging of as much as 120 kW is probably going.
Tata might additionally select to make the most of an built-in drive unit for Sierra EV, one thing that’s already in use with the Punch EV. In an built-in drive unit, the important thing parts together with the motor are positioned inside the identical housing. This ensures environment friendly utilization of house and may also assist scale back manufacturing prices.
Utilizing an built-in drive unit might be helpful in attaining an accessible worth level for the Sierra EV. For context, rival Maruti eVitara is on the market within the worth vary of Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 20.01 lakh. Hyundai Creta Electrical and Mahindra BE 6 are priced at Rs 18.02 lakh and Rs 18.90 lakh, respectively.
