Tata Motors is gearing up to launch the Sierra EV in the second quarter of 2026, likely by late May. It will serve as Tata’s answer to the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, Maruti eVitara, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Toyota eBella. In Tata’s EV lineup, the Tata Sierra EV will sit below the Tata Harrier EV. The EV will be manufactured at the carmaker’s Sanand facility alongside its ICE counterpart.

Punch EV’s IDU?

The powertrain specifications are yet to be announced. However, Tata Motors has confirmed that the Sierra EV will be available with both RWD (rear-wheel drive) and AWD (all-wheel drive) configurations.

Reports suggest that Tata might use the Punch EV’s integrated drive unit (IDU) for the Sierra EV. This setup includes an electric motor, controller, cooling components and gearbox. It will not only help reduce overall manufacturing cost, but also improve efficiency due to its compact design and lower weight.

Harrier EV’s Powertrain Expected

The Sierra EV is expected to share powertrain with the Tata Harrier EV, which is available with three configurations – 65kWh RWD, 75kWh RWD and 75kWh AWD Dual-motor. The EV SUV is likely to offer a driving range of over 500km per charge. Similar to the Harrier EV, it could also support both V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) functionalities.

EV-Specific Changes

While the overall silhouette and design will remain unchanged, the Tata Sierra EV will receive several EV-specific elements such as a closed-off grille, revised bumper, newly-designed aero-optimized alloy wheels and “Sierra.EV” badges. Inside, the electric Sierra might get a different cabin theme, a larger infotainment system and a completely flat rear floor along with EV-specific tech.

Expected Pricing

With the use of the Punch EV’s compact and cost-efficient IDU, the Sierra EV is expected to be priced competitively against its arch rivals. Prices are likely to start around Rs 15 lakh for the base variant.