Tata Sierra EV launched in India, starting at ₹18.79 lakh: the iconic SUV returns, fully electric

Tata Motors has officially launched the Sierra EV in India, starting at ₹18.79 lakh. Bookings are open now, and deliveries begin 15th July 2026. Branded Sierra.ev, with the tagline "legend - hypercharged," the car arrives as the seventh electric model in Tata's lineup, sitting between the Curvv EV and the Harrier EV.

Quick specs

• Range: Up to 665 km (MIDC certified)
• Battery options: 63 kWh and 75 kWh
• 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds (Empowered A AWD, Boost Mode)
• Fast charging: 20–80% in ~25–26 minutes
• Drive type: RWD or QWD (dual-motor AWD)
• Boot space: 622 litres + up to 55-litre frunk
• ADAS: Level 2+ with 22 features

Powertrain and specifications

The Sierra EV is offered in three configurations:

The top Empowered A AWD variant adds Boost Mode (0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds), six terrain modes, and an Off-Road Assist that handles speed automatically (down to 5 km/h) so the driver only has to steer.

Charging

• CCS2 standard
• DC fast charging: 20–80% in ~25–26 minutes
• AC wall box (7.2 kW): full charge in 8.9-10.5 hours
• Supports up to 1.6C charging, adds 250 km of range in 15 minutes
• Bi-directional charging: V2L (3.3 kVA) and V2V (5 kVA)
• HV battery: lifetime warranty (15 years), unlimited km for first private owner

Design and dimensions

• Built on Tata's acti.ev+ platform, the same Software Defined Vehicle architecture as the Harrier EV
• Closed, body-coloured grille in line with Tata's EV design language
• Bi-LED projector headlamps with signature "Light Saber" LED DRLs and tail lamp
• Length x Width x Height: 4,340mm x 1,841mm x 1,750mm
• Wheelbase: 2,730mm
• Ground clearance: 205mm
• Colours: Pure Grey, Pristine White, Coorg Clouds, Andaman Adventure, Bengal Rouge, Rishikesh Rapids - plus Nainital Nocturne, exclusive to the top Empowered A AWD trim
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Interior

• Horizon View Triple Screen: 12.3-inch centre touchscreen + 12.3-inch passenger display + 10.25-inch digital cluster (Empowered and above)
• Lower trims: 12.3-inch touchscreen + 10.25-inch digital cockpit
• Voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, leatherette interiors on higher trims
• 622-litre boot

Variants and what you get

The Sierra EV is offered across six trims: Pure, Pure S, Adventure, Empowered, Empowered A, and Empowered A AWD.

The base Pure trim is well-equipped, with 6 airbags, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, rear camera with park assist, an 8-speaker sound system, automatic climate control, an air purifier, and Amazon Alexa voice assistance built in.

Moving up, Pure S adds a panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring, over-the-air updates, and Tata's iRA.ev connected car suite with 70 connected features, along with a 19-feature Electronic Stability Program.

Adventure brings 360-degree camera view with blind spot monitoring, a 12-speaker JBL Black audio system with Dolby Atmos, the Arcade.ev infotainment suite, AirConsole gaming, DrivePay in-car UPI payments, and built-in MAPPLS navigation.

Empowered introduces the Horizon View triple-screen setup, ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat with memory, dual-zone climate control, and a gesture-controlled clamshell tailgate.

Empowered A adds 19-inch alloys, a head-up display, a 540-degree camera view with transparent mode, and Tata's ADAS Level 2+ suite with 22 features including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a 16-feature auto park assist that includes remote park and summon functions.

Empowered A AWD sits at the top, adding the QWD dual-motor setup, Boost Mode, and the six-mode terrain system described above.

India-first features

Tata is positioning several features on the Sierra EV as firsts for the Indian market:

• An EV Route Planner for Android Auto, claimed as the world's first production vehicle with this capability, that predicts battery percentage on arrival and recommends charging stops along a route.
• DrivePay, described as India's first in-car UPI payment system, letting owners pay for charging, FASTag, and e-commerce orders directly from the touchscreen or by voice.
• Dolby Atmos through Apple CarPlay, paired with a 12-speaker JBL audio system and SonicShaft soundbar.
• AirConsole in-car gaming, turning the infotainment screen into a multiplayer console using a smartphone as the controller.

Price and variants

Tata has announced persona-wise introductory ex-showroom prices (Mumbai) for the Sierra EV:

The QWD Dual Motor (AWD) option is available on the Empowered A 75 for an additional ₹1.2 lakh

• An AC fast charger option is available at an additional ₹49,000
• Prices are ex-showroom, Mumbai, and exclude charger and installation cost

So the Sierra EV range starts at ₹18.79 lakh (Pure, 63 kWh RWD) and tops out at roughly ₹25.99 lakh for the Empowered A AWD with the dual-motor setup (₹24.79 lakh + ₹1.2 lakh for QWD).

Bookings are open now. Deliveries start 15th July 2026.

How it compares

The Sierra EV goes up against the Hyundai Creta Electric and the Maruti Suzuki eVitara, while also slotting between Tata's own Nexon EV/Curvv EV and the Harrier EV. With two battery sizes and a spread from RWD to AWD, it covers more ground than most rivals at this price point.

It's also one of several major EV launches arriving in India through mid-2026. For more on what else is coming, see The Six Electrified Launches Defining India's Mid-2026 Car Market. Our pre-launch preview of the Sierra EV is here: Tata Sierra EV to Debut on June 30 — What to Expect.