Tata Motors launches Sierra.ev at ₹18.79 lakh with 665 km range, bookings start from July 15 

Tata Motors has launched the all-electric Sierra.ev at an introductory starting price of ₹18.79 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing back one of its most recognisable SUV nameplates in an electric avatar. The SUV is available across seven variants with two battery pack options, offers a claimed range of up to 665 km (MIDC), introduces Quad Wheel Drive (QWD) on select variants and comes with a lifetime warranty on the high-voltage battery.

The introductory pricing starts at ₹18.79 lakh for the Pure 63 kWh variant, followed by Pure S at ₹19.99 lakh, Adventure at ₹20.99 lakh (63 kWh) and ₹22.19 lakh (75 kWh), Empowered at ₹22.79 lakh (63 kWh) and ₹23.79 lakh (75 kWh), while the top-spec Empowered A 75 kWh is priced at ₹24.79 lakh. Tata Motors is also offering the QWD package on the Empowered A 75 for an additional ₹1.2 lakh, while the 7.2 kW AC home charger is available for ₹49,000.

Built on Tata’s Acti.ev platform, the Sierra.ev is offered with 63 kWh and 75 kWh LFP high-voltage battery packs. The company said the batteries feature a cell-to-pack architecture with an energy density of 141 Wh/kg and are based on a chemistry that has already been validated over 15 billion kilometres across more than three lakh customers.

The SUV is powered by Tata’s dual e-drive system. The rear motor develops 175 kW of peak power and 340 Nm of peak torque with a claimed efficiency of around 96.5%, while the front motor produces 103 kW and 164 Nm with efficiency exceeding 92%. Together, the dual-motor setup enables the optional Quad Wheel Drive system.

According to Tata Motors, the QWD variant delivers 4,922 Nm of wheel torque, more than 50% restart gradability for steep inclines and over 60% running gradability, enhancing its capability across challenging terrain.

The larger 75 kWh battery delivers a claimed 665 km MIDC-certified range, translating to an estimated 510-530 km under the company’s C75 testing cycle. The 63 kWh version offers a claimed 565 km MIDC range, with a C75 range estimate of 440-460 km.

On the charging front, the Sierra.ev supports 120 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 20% to 80% charge in approximately 26 minutes. Tata Motors claims the SUV can add up to 263 km of MIDC range in just 15 minutes of fast charging. It also supports 7.2 kW AC home charging and 3.3 kW charging through standard power outlets.

The Sierra.ev is a new competitor in the mid-premium SUV, here Mahindra BE 6, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Hyundai Creta Electric, Vinfast VF6 and MG ZS EV are already present.