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Tata Sierra EV: A low-cost electric version completes the range(10,560 euros)

At the end of last year, the Indian company Tata Motors revived the Sierra name for its monocoque SUV, after producing the eponymous 3-door body-on-chassis SUV from 1991 to 2003. Even before the SUV's recent debut, it was announced that the Sierra would also be available in an electric version, which has now been launched on the market.

In 1991, Tata Motors launched the Sierra, an SUV sold until 2001. In November 2025, the Sierra was relaunched in India with gasoline and diesel engines; last week, the brand began sales of the electric Sierra.ev version.

The Sierra is equipped with a 105 hp naturally aspirated 1.5L engine, a 158 hp turbocharged 1.5L engine, or a 115 hp 1.5L turbodiesel engine, paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Sierra.ev features either a 238 hp electric motor, a 208 hp electric motor, or a dual-motor setup producing 349 hp; these are paired with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs, offering ranges of 565 km, 665 km, and 624 km, respectively.

In terms of design, the resemblance between the internal combustion and electric versions is evident, with the main difference being a more minimalist front grille on the electric model. It features MacPherson struts on the front axle and a multi-link setup on the rear, disc brakes on both axles, and a Level 2+ autonomous driving system. Inside, it features a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch multimedia system, a 12.3-inch passenger display, a head-up display, and ambient lighting.

The internal combustion version comes in a total of 24 variants, priced between 1,490,000 and 2,219,000 Indian Rupees. The electric version offers 8 variants, priced between 1,879,000 and 2,599,000 Indian Rupees. Its dimensions are 4,340 x 1,841 x 1,750 x 2,730 mm (length x width x height x wheelbase), with a 622-liter fuel capacity.

The Tata Sierra EV differs only slightly from the classic model on the outside. At the front, under the narrow LED strip of daytime running lights, the black insert has been replaced by a smooth panel in the EV's body color. The bumper has also been redesigned, and the wheels are 18 or 19 inches in diameter, unlike the SUS model, which also offers 17-inch rims. The only change in dimensions is the increase in height from 1,715 to 1,750 mm, while the other measurements are identical – length 4,340 mm, width 1,841 mm, wheelbase 2,730 mm.

The interior of the electric SUV reflects the “traditional” Sierra. In the basic equipment packages, there are two screens on the dashboard: a 10.25-inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen. Higher equipment packages come with an additional 12.3-inch diagonal screen for the passenger. The basic model’s equipment also includes LED headlights, automatic climate control, a reversing camera and cruise control.

Higher equipment levels add a panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, wide-angle cameras, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking and lane-keeping assist. The boot volume of 622 litres, or 1,257 litres with the rear seats folded, is identical to the petrol and diesel Sierra. However, the Sierra EV has an additional compartment under the bonnet, with a capacity of 35 or 55 litres, depending on the version.

The electric SUV is offered in three modifications. The cheapest Tata Sierra EV 63 on the rear axle has an electric motor with a power of 175 kW/238 hp and a battery with a capacity of 63 kWh, offering a range of 535 km in the local cycle. The basic version before tax costs 1.879 million rupees, or 17,270 euros. The Tata Sierra EV 75 is also rear-wheel drive, with a weaker engine (153 kW/209 hp), but a more powerful battery, with a capacity of 75 kWh for a range of 665 km.

The top modification is the Tata Sierra EV 75 QWD with two motors and all-wheel drive. The front has an electric motor with a power of 103 kW (140 hp), the rear has a more powerful 175 kW (209 hp). As can be seen from the designation, the all-wheel drive SUV is equipped with a 75 kWh battery and offers a range of 624 km. This version costs from 2.648 million Indian rupees, which is equivalent to 24,335 euros. For comparison, the cheapest gasoline Sierra costs 1,149,000 rupees (10,560 euros).

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