Tata Sierra EV Sanctuary Edition Revealed: A Silent EV For Forests And Wildlife Tours

Tata Motors has unveiled a special Sanctuary Edition of the Tata Sierra EV, purpose-built for wildlife safaris and forest conservation duties. Designed as a cleaner and quieter alternative, this electric SUV aims to replace ageing conventional safari vehicles currently used across forest reserves.

India's forests remain some of the cleanest and most pollution-free environments in the country. However, many of the vehicles currently used by forest officials and tourists still rely on ageing diesel-powered off-roaders.

Tata Unveils Sierra EV Sanctuary Edition

The modified old-generation Tata Safari and the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy continue to be among the most commonly used vehicles for wildlife safaris. Taking this into consideration, Tata Motors has developed a fully electric Sierra EV specifically tailored for forest reserves and sanctuaries.

The Sierra EV Sanctuary Edition comes equipped with all-terrain tyres, a dedicated bull bar, electric winch, 360-degree camera, and multiple adventure-ready accessories to enhance its off-road capability. It is expected to replicate the same power output as the regular Sierra EV.

To improve visibility for safari rides, Tata has reworked the structure by removing the B and C pillars - a signature design element of the Sierra nameplate. In place of this, the SUV now gets a large high-mounted roll cage inspired by traditional safari vehicles.

The third-row seats are positioned in a stadium-style layout, giving passengers a commanding view of the surrounding flora and fauna. A step ladder also makes climbing in and out easier. paired with zero tailpipe emissions, a sustainable cabin layout, and Tata's advanced 5-link Ultra Glide rear suspension.

The Sierra EV Safari Edition is expected to use the larger 75kWh battery pack paired with a quad-wheel-drive (QWD) setup, making it ideal for daily safari operations. Tata claims an ARAI-certified range of up to 665km, allowing it to operate throughout the day without frequent charging.

his EV could transform wildlife tourism by replacing ageing diesel safari vehicles with a quieter, cleaner, and more sustainable alternative. This not only reduces pollution but also helps minimise disturbance to wildlife in their natural habitat. The standard Sierra EV was launched at a starting price of 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom).