2026 Tata Sierra EV Vs MG ZS EV: Can The MG Stand Its Ground?

Interested in buying the new Tata Sierra EV? Here’s our Ultimate Buying Guide!

Tata Motors’ newly-launched Sierra EV has created quite the buzz in the electric SUV segment with its long list of features, smart looks, thrilling performance, and a strong safety suite. On the other hand, you also have the MG ZS EV, which has been one of the oldest and most popular cars in this space owing to its premium interior quality, a good equipment list, and reasonable range figures.

But, with the Tata SUV now in the fray, will it be able to hold its own? Let’s find out in this comparison:

Price

• The Sierra EV’s starting price is about Rs 80,000 higher than the MG ZS EV. 

• When it comes to the top-end trims, this difference widens to a whopping Rs 5.25 lakh, with the ZS EV undercutting the Tata massively. 

• However, do note that the Sierra EV offers the far larger battery pack options, much more equipment and even an AWD setup.

Now, let’s have a look at how both SUVs compare in terms of dimensions:

Dimensions

• In this comparison, the Tata Sierra EV is longer, wider, and taller than the MG ZS EV.

• The Sierra EV, being larger in every dimension, could translate to a more spacious cabin compared to the MG ZS EV, and the boot size is also significantly larger than the MG ZS EV by up to 174 litres. 

• Since the Sierra EV is taller than the ZS EV, it would have better road presence.

To know more about how big the Tata Sierra EV actually is, here’s our article, which shows a detailed image gallery. 

Now, let's have a look at the colour palette offered by both cars:

Colour Options

*Reserved for Empowered A QWD only

• The Tata Sierra EV offers 7 different shades, whereas the MG ZS EV can be configured in only 4 colour options.

• The Sierra also gets new Rishikesh Rapids and Nainital Nocturne shades compared to its ICE-powered counterpart. 

• The Sierra EV gets vibrant colour options such as the Bengal Rouge (Red) or Andaman Adventure (Yellow), while the ZS EV only gets the Glaze Red colour option, with the rest being monochrome hues.

To have a closer look at how the Sierra EV’s hues present themselves, check out this story.

Powertrains

*RWD- Rear-Wheel Drive, AWD- All-Wheel Drive, FWD- Front-Wheel Drive

• The Tata Sierra EV gets two battery packs, measuring 63 kWh and 75 kWh, outsizing the ZS EV’s sole 50.3 kWh option by a significant margin.

• The Sierra EV is available in Single-motor RWD and Dual-motor AWD setups, while the ZS EV comes in FWD configuration only. 

• The Tata Sierra EV, even in its base spec, has 61 PS more power than the MG ZS EV and has a significantly longer claimed range as well.

• The Sierra EV outperforms the ZS EV by miles even when it comes to power figures, with even the lowest powered version taking the lead by a healthy 32 PS and 35 Nm.

• That said, if your usage is mainly urban and you are a sedate driver, the ZS EV should also be just fine with adequate power on tap. 

Features & Safety

• The Tata Sierra EV stands out with its three-screen setup, which includes a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and a 12.3-inch entertainment screen for the co-driver. 

• The MG ZS EV gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

• Both of them offer Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) features, but the Sierra EV goes one-up with a 540-degree camera system that can be useful in off-road situations.

• The Tata Sierra EV has 12-speakers JBL Black sound system with Dolby Atmos, while the MG ZS EV has only a 4-speaker sound system. 

• Both of them come equipped with Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), which makes them safer options to consider. 

• While the Sierra EV packs a lot of technology in it, the MG ZS EV goes well with the basics in place, so anyone wanting to buy a decently equipped EV can opt for the ZS EV as well. 

• The MG ZS EV has 17-inch alloy wheels, whereas the Sierra EV has 19-inch alloy wheels, which sets them apart. 

Other Cars To Consider: 

Hyundai Creta Electric: An incredibly well-rounded package, the Hyundai Creta Electric makes for a good option with its conventional styling, well-equipped nature, excellent ride quality and impressive real life efficiency figures.

Maruti e Vitara: The ‘safe’ option this segment, the e Vitara packs in a decent feature list, a competitive BaaS scheme and long range, along with the wide aftersales network. 

Tata Curvv EV: Sold through the same showrooms, the Curvv EV is more affordable, brings snazzy coupe-like styling and offers large boot space too. It also features a premium interior and long feature-list, making it a unique alternative in this segment. 

Toyota Ebella: Like its platform sibling, the e Vitara, the Toyota Ebella carries forward the no-nonsense nature, practicality and impressive range figures, in addition to a premium cabin and sharper styling.

MG Windsor EV: Offers a roomy cabin experience, and a large tablet-like touchscreen infotainment, the Windsor EV is a good option for chauffeur-driven buyers, while being significantly more affordable and family-friendly than the ZS EV. 

Mahindra BE 6: An enthusiast-favourite, the BE 6 gets futuristic looks, thrilling performance figures, massive battery packs and a tech-laden cabin with a driver-focused theme. It also offers plenty of tech onboard with every feature you can think of.

Vinfast VF6: The smallest offering of the latest electric carmaker in India, the VinFast VF6 offers city-friendly proportions, long range, sleek styling, a well-equipped cabin and competitive pricing.

Vinfast VF7: For those who want a similar package as the VF6, VinFast also offers the VF7 with larger dimensions resulting in a more spacious cabin and better road presence. It is also the only other car in the compact SUV space, besides the Sierra EV, to offer a dual-motor AWD setup.

Tata Harrier EV: For a slightly higher budget by a lakh or two, the Harrier EV is within reach and is larger, has more features and commands a better road presence compared to the Sierra EV.