Tata Motors has officially confirmed that the all-electric Tata Sierra EV will launch in 2026, marking one of the most important EV introductions in the brand’s next-generation portfolio. Unlike the ICE-powered Sierra, which currently comes only as a front-wheel-drive offering, the Sierra EV will debut with both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations from the very beginning. This immediately places the electric Sierra in a more premium, performance-oriented category, signalling Tata’s intention to make it a flagship product within its expanding EV ecosystem.
The Sierra EV is built on Tata’s advanced acti.ev+ platform, an upgraded version of the company’s skateboard-style EV architecture. This platform has been engineered to support higher-performance electric motors, larger battery packs, improved structural rigidity, more efficient packaging and quicker charging capabilities. It is the same architecture that underpins the Harrier EV, which already offers a sophisticated RWD and AWD layout. The Sierra EV, sitting between the Curvv EV and the Harrier EV, will therefore benefit from Tata’s most modern EV tech, giving it the potential to be a highly capable, future-ready electric SUV.
Production of the Sierra EV will take place at Tata’s Sanand manufacturing facility, formerly owned by Ford India. This plant has a capacity of roughly three lakh units per year, with the ability to scale up further as demand rises. Tata is expected to manufacture both the ICE and EV versions of the Sierra here, following the same flexible, multi-powertrain production approach used for the Nexon and Curvv lineups. This strategy allows Tata to localise more components, keep costs under control and ensure that the company can scale EV volumes quickly once the Sierra EV reaches the market.
Although Tata Motors has not yet revealed the battery specifications, industry indications strongly suggest that the Sierra EV will get two battery pack options similar to the Curvv EV and Harrier EV. The entry battery is expected to be the Curvv EV’s 55kWh unit paired with a 167hp electric motor, while the higher-spec version may use the Harrier EV’s 65kWh battery paired with a powerful 238hp rear-mounted motor. The confirmation of both RWD and AWD options suggests the Sierra EV is being designed to appeal to customers seeking efficiency, long-range touring ability as well as enhanced traction and off-road confidence. This positions the SUV directly against rivals such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Maruti e Vitara.
With the petrol and diesel Sierra already introduced at an attractive starting price of ₹11.49 lakh, the Sierra EV is expected to sit between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV in terms of pricing. This creates a strategically placed, premium electric SUV within one of India’s fastest-growing EV segments, where Tata Motors continues to dominate. The Sierra EV’s blend of iconic design, modern engineering and multiple drivetrain options is expected to make it one of the most important additions to Tata’s electric lineup in 2026.
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