The Tata Sierra EV: On-road prices in Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai
Talking about the onroad price of the Tata Sierra EV, it largely depends on which city you live in. Kolkata has the lowest on-road price, while Mumbai and Chennai see a steep hike. The top-spec 75kWh AWD variant is cheaper in Kolkata by around ₹1.53 lakh than in Mumbai. It is expensive to bring it to Chennai and Mumbai.
If we talk about the 63kWh RWD variants, then the onroad price of the Pure variant in Kolkata starts at ₹19.39 lakh, while it reaches ₹20.13 lakh in Chennai and ₹20.19 lakh in Mumbai. That is, in Mumbai it is about ₹80,000 more than Kolkata.
The Empowered (63kWh) variant is priced at Rs 23.43 lakh in Kolkata, Rs 24.31 lakh in Chennai and Rs 24.38 lakh in Mumbai The Adventure variant in 75kWh RWD variants is available for ₹22.82 lakh in Kolkata, ₹22.69 lakh in Chennai and ₹23.75 lakh in Mumbai. The Empowered (75kWh) variant is available for ₹25.95 lakh in Kolkata, ₹26.41 lakh in Chennai and ₹26.91 lakh in Mumbai.
If we talk about the 75kWh AWD variant, it is available for ₹26.66 lakh in Kolkata, ₹27.66 lakh in Chennai, and ₹28.19 lakh in Mumbai. This means it will cost around ₹1.53 lakh extra to bring this top-end variant to Mumbai as compared to Kolkata. Bengaluru has the highest onroad price, where the base variant is ₹21.88 lakh and the top variant is even higher at ₹30.75 lakh.
(Note: Onroad prices are approximate and may vary depending on the city's RTO charges, insurance, and other costs. Contact your dealer for more information. )
The Tata Sierra EV: Battery Pack and Range
The Sierra EV comes with two battery packs - 63kWh and 75kWh. The 63kWh model has a MIDC-certified range of 565km and the 75kWh RWD model has a MIDC-certified range of 665km The 75kWh AWD model offers a range of 624km.
Charging from 20% to 80% on a 120kW DC fast charger takes about 26 minutes and 15 minutes of charging gives a range of up to 263km. Tata is offering a battery warranty of 15 years or 2 lakh km
The Tata Sierra EV: Interior and exterior design
The Sierra EV looks similar to the ICE model, but has been given EV-specific changes. The front does not feature a black panel between the light bar and the headlamp, like the ICE model, and the 'SIERRA' branding is not given. The front bumper has a new design with a gloss black finish. The side profile and rear design are the same as the ICE model. The ground clearance is 205mm.
The cabin gets a triple screen setup (12.3 -inch touchscreen + 12.3 -inch instrument cluster + 10.25 -inch passenger screen) Other features include ambient lighting, 12-speaker JBL sound system (Dolby Atmos), dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, boss mode, ventilated front seats, 6-way powered driver seat, powered tailgate, 540-degree camera, and HUD.
The Tata Sierra EV: Safety and ADAS features
The Sierra EV comes with 6 airbags, ESP, traction control, hill hold, hill descent control, ISOFIX standard. The top variant of the Empowered A gets Level-2 + ADAS suite (22 features), Auto Park Assist (16 modes), 540-degree camera (with transparent mode), blind spot monitor, HUD and cabin ionizer.
The Tata Sierra EV: Which variant to buy?
Pure (63kWh) - For the budget shoppers: The Rs 18.79 -lakh model comes with a 12.3 -inch touchscreen, digital cluster, 8-speaker sound, 6 airbags and a range of 566km. This is for those who want an electric SUV at a lower price.
Pure S (63kWh) - For sunroof enthusiasts: At ₹19.99 lakh, you get panoramic sunroof, V2L, V2V, front fog lamps, AVAS and 55-litre frunk. If you need a sunroof, this is the best option.
The adventure- Best Value: Rs 20.99 lakh (63kWh) / Rs 22.19 lakh (75kWh) get 360-degree camera, 12-speaker JBL sound, Dolby Atmos, AirConsole, wireless charger, boss mode, auto-dimming IRVM and terrain mode. This is the most value-for-money variant.
Empowered - The premium experience: ₹22.79 lakh (63kWh) / ₹23.79 lakh (75kWh) gets triple screen, ventilated front seats, 6-way powered driver seat, dual-zone AC, leather upholstery and powered tailgate
Empowered AWD - For performance enthusiasts: At Rs 25.99 lakh, it offers a 0-100 km / h time of 5.8 sec, AWD, Level-2 + ADAS, Auto Park Assist, 540-degree camera and HUD. It is for those who want the best performance and features.
Conclusion
The Tata Sierra EV is a powerful electric SUV that comes with 63kWh and 75kWh batteries, RWD and AWD options, a range of up to 665km, and premium features. However, the prices vary from city to city. The lowest in Kolkata and the highest in Mumbai / Bengaluru.
If you are planning to buy it, contact the dealer to know the exact onroad price in your city. Stay tuned to timesbull.com for the latest auto news, car prices and shopping guides.