Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Which electric SUV has more power? Know before buying

Tata Motors recently strengthened its EV line-up with the launch of Tata Sierra EV, which brings the iconic Sierra design in an electric avatar. It is a more affordable and slightly compact alternative to the Harrier EV. Both are based on the Acti.EV+ platform, but the positioning is different. The Sierra EV is family-oriented and value-for-money, while the Harrier EV is a premium, larger SUV with more features.

Ex-showroom price of Sierra EV starts at ₹18.79 lakh (Pure 63 kWh), the top variant can go up to ₹25-26 lakh. While Harrier EV starts at ₹21.49 lakh (Adventure 65 kWh), the top QWD variant goes for around ₹30 lakh. Both are attractive options for EV buyers, coming with long range, fast charging and strong safety from Tata. Let us know who is better in terms of design and battery-motor?

Design and interior

Tata Sierra EV has a boxy, upright and classic look. It has been introduced with split LED headlamps, blank grille, flush handles and two-tone roof like the ICE version. It looks more practical and family-friendly. The Harrier EV is more dynamic, coupe-styled and muscular, with larger dimensions (4607 mm length) and gives premium road presence. Sierra EV is a bit smaller (about 4400 mm), but feels spacious.

Both the electric SUVs have a premium feel. The Sierra EV gets a triple-screen setup (10.25-inch cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen + passenger display), panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats. The Harrier EV features a large 14.5-inch touchscreen, JBL Dolby Atmos sound and luxury materials. The cabin of the Sierra EV offers slightly more practical boot space (622 litres+).

Features and safety

Talking about the features, both have features like Level-2 ADAS, 540 degree camera (Transparent Mode), V2L, Auto Park, Summon Mode and Panoramic Sunroof. The Harrier EV gets more premium touches like a larger screen and advanced infotainment, while the Sierra EV is the value pack. Tata is known for its strong 5-star rating. Both have 6-7 airbags, ESP, TPMS, ADAS and disc brakes as standard. Both Harrier EV and Sierra EV get 7 airbags and advanced ESP.

Battery, Motor and Range

Tata Sierra EV can be purchased with 63 kWh (RWD, 535-565 km) or 75 kWh (RWD/AWD, 665 km MIDC) battery options. Harrier EV has 65 kWh (538 km) and 75 kWh (622-627 km) battery options. Both have fast charging (20-80% in just 25 minutes) support.

The top QWD variant of the Harrier EV gets a dual-motor setup, which produces a combined motor power of 158 PS (front) + 238 PS (rear) and 504 Nm torque. At the same time, Sierra EV has been offered with both RWD and QWD drivetrain options. The real-world range of both electric SUVs is approximately between 480 to 530 kilometers.