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MG ZS EV vs Tata Sierra EV (2026)

MG ZS EV (₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh) and Tata Sierra EV (₹18.79 Lakh – ₹25.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).

  • The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.79 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra EV.
  • The Tata Sierra EV is the more powerful car, with 306 bhp against 174 bhp.
  • The Tata Sierra EV claims the longer range: 665 km vs 461 km.
  • The Tata Sierra EV has the bigger boot: 622 litres vs 448 litres.

Specification Comparison

SpecMG ZS EVTata Sierra EV
Ex-showroom price₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh₹18.79 Lakh – ₹25.99 Lakh
Engine / Motor50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motor63/75 kWh battery, single-motor RWD or dual-motor QWD (AWD)
Max power174 bhp306 bhp
Fuel optionsElectricElectric
TransmissionsSingle-speed AutomaticSingle-speed Automatic
Claimed range461 km665 km
Seating55
Safety ratingNot testedNot tested
Airbags (max)66
Boot space448 L622 L

MG ZS EV in short

The MG ZS EV is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs, updated in 2022 with a bigger 50.3 kWh battery and a claimed 461 km range. It offers genuinely brisk performance with 174 bhp on tap and a conventional SUV shape that eases the switch from petrol power. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric.

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Tata Sierra EV in short

The Sierra EV is the electric version of Tata's revived Sierra nameplate, launched in July 2026 with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs rated at up to 665 km (MIDC) and a dual-motor QWD flagship that does 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. A 622-litre boot, a frunk and a triple-screen dashboard headline its practicality-plus-tech pitch. It squares up against the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara and Tata's own Curvv EV.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: ZS EV or Sierra EV?

The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.79 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra EV. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)

ZS EV vs Sierra EV — which is safer?

NCAP ratings: MG ZS EV — not yet tested; Tata Sierra EV — not yet tested.

Should I buy the ZS EV or the Sierra EV?

The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.79 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra EV. The Tata Sierra EV is the more powerful car, with 306 bhp against 174 bhp. The Tata Sierra EV claims the longer range: 665 km vs 461 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.