Tata Sierra EV Review: The Icon Reborn — Was It Worth the Wait?

> True Motion Auto Verdict: 8.5/10 > The reborn Sierra EV honours a beloved icon with real substance — up to 665 km of claimed range, a lavish triple-screen cabin, genuine off-road capability and a rare-in-class AWD option. It's spacious, tech-rich and desirable, with Tata's deep EV experience behind it. Priced against the sharp Mahindra BE 6, it's the practical, characterful choice. Worth the wait? For fans of the nameplate and buyers wanting range plus capability, yes.

A cherished name, reborn electric

Few Indian nameplates carry the emotional weight the Sierra does. The original Tata Sierra of the 1990s — with its distinctive glasshouse and rugged charm — is a genuine icon, beloved by a generation of Indian enthusiasts. So reviving it, and reviving it electric, was always going to be freighted with expectation and risk in equal measure.

The Sierra EV, launched in December 2025, carries that weight well. Tata — India's EV segment leader, with the deepest electric experience of any domestic maker — has given the reborn icon genuine substance: class-leading range, a lavish tech-rich cabin, real capability, and a rare AWD option. Having tested it, we think it largely justifies both the nostalgia and the hype. It's a desirable, capable, well-rounded electric SUV that does its storied name proud.

What it brings

The Sierra EV's pitch combines heritage appeal with modern substance:

1. Class-leading range. Up to 665 km claimed (MIDC, for the 2WD 75 kWh version; ARAI ~595 km) — among the longest in its class, addressing the range concern that dominates Indian EV buying. Real-world figures in the ~420–470 km range make it a genuine long-distance EV.

2. A rare AWD option. The Sierra EV offers a dual-motor "quad-wheel-drive" AWD flagship — one of the few mid-size electric SUVs in India with AWD, giving it genuine capability rivals lack. With six terrain modes, Off-road Assist, 205 mm ground clearance and a 540-degree surround camera with Transparent Mode, it's meaningfully more capable off-pavement than typical front- or rear-drive electric SUVs.

3. A lavish, tech-rich cabin. A triple-screen setup (driver's cluster, central infotainment, and a dedicated passenger screen), Level 2 ADAS, panoramic features, and a spacious, premium interior. It out-screens most rivals and offers a genuine sense of occasion.

4. Space and practicality. The Sierra EV emphasises space and everyday usability — a larger boot than the Mahindra BE 6, and a roomy, family-friendly cabin.

The numbers

| Spec | Tata Sierra EV | |---|---| | Price (ex-showroom) | ₹18.79 lakh – ~₹25–26 lakh (top) | | Batteries | 63 kWh / 75 kWh (Acti.ev+ platform) | | Range (claimed) | up to 665 km (MIDC, 2WD 75 kWh); ARAI ~595 km | | Drivetrain | Single-motor RWD; dual-motor AWD (QWD) flagship | | Ground clearance | 205 mm (AWD) | | Features | Triple-screen, Level 2 ADAS, 540° camera, 6 terrain modes | | Warranty | Lifetime battery warranty | | AWD premium | ~₹1.2 lakh; 7.2 kW AC charger install ~₹49,000 extra | | Rivals | Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara |

Living with it

A genuine long-distance EV. The 665 km headline (and real-world ~450 km) means the Sierra EV handles inter-city trips with confidence — a genuine road-trip EV, not just a city runabout. For buyers who want to actually travel, that range is decisive.

Capability that's real. The AWD flagship's off-road hardware isn't cosmetic — 205 mm clearance, terrain modes, Off-road Assist and the Transparent Mode camera give it genuine light-off-road ability. For a Sierra, that capability is spiritually appropriate — the original was a rugged thing — and practically useful for rougher Indian roads.

A sense of occasion. The triple-screen cabin, the heritage-infused design, the desirability of the reborn icon — the Sierra EV feels special in a way spec-sheet rivals don't. Owning one carries a cachet the nostalgia amplifies.

Tata's EV depth. As India's EV leader, Tata brings real electric experience — charging ecosystem, software, battery know-how — plus the reassurance of a lifetime battery warranty.

Where it falls short

Ride quality questions. Some owner and reviewer feedback on Tata's recent EVs raises ride-quality concerns (as with the related XEV 9e's rear-seat movement) — worth scrutinising the Sierra EV's rear-seat comfort on a test drive, especially on rough roads.

The AWD and range headline are trim-dependent. The 665 km figure is the 2WD 75 kWh version; the AWD flagship (which gives you the capability) will show a lower range. You choose between maximum range or AWD capability at the top — you can't fully have both in one trim. Pick based on your priority.

Costs add up. The AWD premium (~₹1.2 lakh) and the AC fast-charger install (~₹49,000) push the flagship toward ₹26 lakh — check the full on-road cost.

Heritage appeal is subjective. For buyers who don't share the Sierra nostalgia, it's "a spacious, capable electric SUV" competing purely on merit — where the sharper, sportier BE 6 makes a strong counter-case.

The competition

Mahindra BE 6 (reviewed separately): the most direct rival — a sportier, lower, coupe-SUV with an even bigger 79 kWh Blade battery and up to 683 km range. The Sierra counters with space, AWD and heritage; the BE 6 with dynamics and drama.

Hyundai Creta Electric: the safe, mainstream choice — strong brand, features and service, if less distinctive.

Maruti e Vitara (reviewed separately): the trust-and-service-network pick — more sensible, less capable/dramatic.

Who should buy it

Buy the Sierra EV if: you want a spacious, capable, tech-rich electric SUV with class-leading range and genuine heritage appeal, you value the rare AWD capability, and the reborn-icon desirability speaks to you. Choose the 2WD 75 kWh for maximum range, or the AWD flagship if capability matters more than the last few km of range. For fans of the nameplate and buyers wanting range plus practicality, it's a genuinely satisfying choice.

Look elsewhere if: you want the sportiest drive and most dramatic styling (Mahindra BE 6), the softest guaranteed ride (test carefully), or the reassurance of the largest service network (Maruti e Vitara).

The bottom line

The reborn Tata Sierra EV honours a cherished icon with genuine substance rather than mere nostalgia: up to 665 km of range, a lavish triple-screen cabin, real off-road capability, and a rare-in-class AWD option, all backed by Tata's segment-leading EV experience and a lifetime battery warranty. Ride-quality questions and the range-versus-AWD trade-off at the top warrant a careful test drive, but the overall package is desirable, capable and well-rounded. Was it worth the wait? For fans of the Sierra name and for buyers wanting long range plus genuine capability and space, yes — the icon returns with honour intact. Test it against the sharper Mahindra BE 6, pick your priority between range and AWD, and enjoy one of India's most characterful EVs.

• The reborn Sierra EV revives a beloved icon with real substance — up to 665 km claimed range (MIDC, 2WD 75 kWh) and a lavish triple-screen cabin
• It offers a rare-in-class dual-motor AWD ("QWD") option with genuine off-road capability: 205 mm clearance, terrain modes, Transparent Mode camera
• Priced ₹18.79 lakh to ~₹26 lakh, backed by Tata's segment-leading EV experience and a lifetime battery warranty
• Watch points: ride-quality questions (test the rear seat), and a range-versus-AWD trade-off at the top (665 km is the 2WD)
• The practical, characterful, capable choice against the sharper Mahindra BE 6 — pick based on space/heritage vs dynamics/drama

Key takeaways

• The reborn Sierra EV revives a beloved icon with real substance — up to 665 km claimed range (MIDC, 2WD 75 kWh) and a lavish triple-screen cabin
• It offers a rare-in-class dual-motor AWD ("QWD") option with genuine off-road capability: 205 mm clearance, terrain modes, Transparent Mode camera
• Priced ₹18.79 lakh to ~₹26 lakh, backed by Tata's segment-leading EV experience and a lifetime battery warranty
• Watch points: ride-quality questions (test the rear seat), and a range-versus-AWD trade-off at the top (665 km is the 2WD)
• The practical, characterful, capable choice against the sharper Mahindra BE 6 — pick based on space/heritage vs dynamics/drama