Tata Motors is all set to launch the much-awaited Sierra EV in India tomorrow, June 30. The electric SUV will debut in an all-new avatar and will slot between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV in the company’s growing electric vehicle lineup. Ahead of its debut, Tata has released multiple teasers revealing key details about the SUV’s design, cabin, technology and performance.
Tata Sierra EV : Everything we know so far
One of the biggest highlights comes from the latest teaser, which hints at the Sierra EV’s driving range. The digital instrument cluster shows 424 km of remaining range with the battery charged to 80 percent. While Tata Motors is yet to announce the official figures, the display suggests the SUV could offer a claimed range of over 500 km on a full charge.The latest teaser has also revealed the cabin in greater detail. The Sierra EV features a modern dashboard layout and a two-spoke steering wheel featuring an illuminated Tata EV logo. Another interesting addition is a dedicated Boost Mode, which can be activated using a physical button on the centre console. The feature is expected to temporarily unlock maximum power and torque.The SUV will also come with multiple Terrain Modes. In one of the teaser videos filmed on the Tal Moreeb sand dunes in Abu Dhabi, the driver display shows Sand Mode in operation, indicating that the Sierra EV has been developed to tackle varying road conditions.Tata Motors has already confirmed that the Sierra EV will be offered with an all-wheel-drive option. Higher variants are expected to feature the company’s Quad Wheel Drive dual-motor setup, first introduced on the Harrier EV, while lower trims are likely to use a single electric motor driving one axle.
Tata Sierra EV: Cabin and features
The Sierra EV is expected to be loaded with premium features. Lower variants could get a dual-screen dashboard layout, while top-spec versions are likely to feature a triple-screen setup similar to the recently unveiled ICE Sierra. Other expected equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, a powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera, connected car technology, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 12-speaker JBL audio system with Dolby Atmos support.
Tata Sierra EV: Design
On the outside, the Sierra EV retains the distinctive silhouette like its ICE iteration but gets several EV-specific styling elements. These include a closed-off front fascia with a body-coloured panel, connected LED DRLs, vertically stacked LED fog lamps, flush-fitting door handles, aerodynamic alloy wheels and a full-width LED light bar at the rear.
Tata Sierra EV: Powertrain
The Sierra EV is likely to be offered with multiple battery pack options, including 55 kWh and 65 kWh units, while higher variants could also borrow the larger 75 kWh battery pack from the Harrier EV. Fast-charging capability is also expected to be part of the package, allowing the battery to be topped up in significantly less time using DC fast chargers.Tata Motors is also expected to extend its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme to the Sierra EV, giving customers the option to purchase the vehicle separately from the battery through a subscription-based ownership model, thereby lowering the initial purchase cost.Once launched, it will compete with rivals such as the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in India’s fast-growing electric SUV segment.
