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Tata Confirms 2026 EV Slate as India’s Auto Market Lines Up January Launch Wave

A packed 2026 launch calendar underscores a shift to electrification, ADAS features, larger screens, faster charging.

Overview

  • Tata Motors has officially slated three EV launches for 2026 — Sierra EV, a Punch EV facelift and the first Avinya-series model.
  • Reports on the Sierra EV point to two battery options, a triple-screen cabin, Level 2 ADAS, DC fast charging and a larger pack targeting over 500 km of real-world range.
  • Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara is expected in early 2026 with a claimed 61 kWh battery, 543 km range and a five-star Bharat NCAP rating.
  • Key January events are fixed: Kia Seltos prices on January 2, Mahindra XUV 7XO debut on January 5, and Renault Duster reveal on January 26.
  • Tata’s Punch EV facelift is planned for 2026 with design and tech upgrades reported, while strong early interest in the ICE Sierra — about 70,000 bookings in 24 hours — signals robust SUV demand.