Dissappointed with Tata Sierra EV
I've been eagerly waiting for the Tata Sierra EV and had pretty much decided it would be my family's first EV. We already own multiple Tata cars, so I really wanted to stay with the brand.
But one decision has completely changed my mind: the lack of an 11.2 kW AC onboard charger.
For a car that many buyers will keep for 10-15 years, offering only a 7.2 kW charger feels difficult to justify when competitors in the same price bracket are already offering 11 kW (or better). It makes the car feel less future-proof than it should be.
What confuses me even more is that Tata should already have meaningful cost advantages with the Sierra EV by sharing the body structure, interiors, manufacturing lines, tooling, and many components with the ICE Sierra. While the actual numbers aren't public, I wouldn't be surprised if this saves a significant amount per vehicle compared to developing a completely dedicated EV. If that's the case, why not reinvest some of those savings into EV-specific hardware like:
- An 11.2 kW AC onboard charger (at least as an option)
- Better DC charging performance
Tata deserves a lot of credit for kickstarting India's EV journey, but the competition has caught up. Buyers spending ₹20–30 lakh today aren't just comparing badge or design; they're comparing technology that will still feel modern a decade from now.
Am I expecting too much, or does anyone else feel Tata missed an opportunity here?