In just a few days’ time, on June 30, Tata Motors will be launching its much-awaited Sierra.ev mid-size SUV. Now, just before its official launch, new details about the electric SUV’s variant lineup have surfaced. It has now been revealed that the base Pure variant of the Sierra.ev will be offered with a 65 kWh battery pack. This will make the entry-level variant of this electric SUV extremely competitive in the current Indian EV market.
According to dealer sources, the upcoming Sierra.ev’s base variant, which, like most other Tata models, will be the Pure variant, will come equipped with a 65 kWh battery pack. This is the same battery pack that is currently being offered on the Harrier EV. This offering will help Tata Motors provide a more affordable entry point into the Sierra.ev range, where it can still provide a good usable driving range.
In the Harrier EV, the 65 kWh battery pack provides a claimed MIDC-certified range of 538 km, and it comes paired with a rear-wheel-drive electric motor, which makes 238 bhp and 315 Nm of torque. However, there are a number of reports which have suggested that Tata Motors could offer the same setup with the Sierra.ev as well.
Additionally, it is also being speculated that, as the Sierra.ev will be slightly smaller and lighter than the Harrier EV, there is a possibility that it could offer a slightly higher claimed range figure. However, Tata Motors has not officially revealed the final range figures of the Sierra.ev.
Apart from the smaller battery pack, the Sierra.ev will most likely also be offered with a larger 75 kWh battery pack. This battery, however, is expected to be reserved for the higher variants, which will also include the all-wheel-drive versions.
Tata Motors has already confirmed that the Sierra.ev will come equipped with an AWD configuration. This means that its larger battery pack will come paired with the dual-motor setup. This setup in the Harrier.ev currently makes 313 bhp and 540 Nm of torque. As for the claimed range, it offers an MIDC range of up to 622 km in the Harrier.ev, which, in the Sierra.ev, could be higher.
The front motor develops 155.8 bhp, while the rear motor produces 234.7 bhp. Combined torque stands at an impressive 504 Nm, making it one of the most powerful electric SUVs in this segment. The AWD setup is expected to improve traction, performance, and overall driving capability, especially on challenging road surfaces.
Just before the official launch, Tata Motors has also shared another teaser online which shows exactly how the upcoming Tata Sierra.ev will look. It has been noted that the exterior design of the Sierra.ev will remain the same as its ICE-powered counterpart. However, it will get a few EV-specific changes.
At the front, the conventional grille has been replaced with a closed-off unit in body colour. The LED lighting setup has been kept the same, but the EV version does not get the same Sierra lettering below the light bar as seen on the ICE model. The lower bumper also gets a gloss black finish along with a faux silver skid plate.
From the side and rear, changes are minimal. The SUV gets Sierra.ev badging on the front doors and tailgate. The 19-inch alloy wheels are the same as the standard model. Tata is also expected to offer a few exclusive colour options for the electric version.
The interior has not been revealed by Tata Motors yet; however, it is expected to share most of its design with the ICE Sierra. The higher variants will most likely get a triple-screen setup, which will consist of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch passenger display.
Other expected features will most likely include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, a premium audio system, drive modes, and a head-up display on select variants.
The Sierra.ev is expected to be priced between Rs 18 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. However, there are some reports which suggest that the pricing could start closer to Rs 20 lakh. Once launched, the Sierra.ev will compete against the Mahindra BE 6, Mahindra XEV 9e, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Maruti e Vitara, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella.
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