BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra BE 6 vs Tata Harrier EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the BYD Atto 3 as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the lowest starting price (₹19.45 Lakh), the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Harrier EV if you want the most power (390 bhp), the biggest boot (502 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
BYD Atto 3 in short
The Atto 3 was BYD's first passenger EV for India in 2022, and its 2025 model-year update added a cheaper 49.92 kWh Dynamic variant to sit under the 60.48 kWh Premium and Superior. All versions use the same 150 kW/310 Nm front motor on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the structural Blade LFP battery, with ARAI range of 468 km (Dynamic) or 521 km (Premium/Superior). It scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP's 2022 protocol, and in India fights the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV.
Full Atto 3 prices & variants →Mahindra BE 6 in short
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full BE 6 prices & variants →Tata Harrier EV in short
The Harrier EV is Tata's electric flagship, launched in 2025 with rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor QWD all-wheel-drive layouts producing up to around 390 bhp. The 75 kWh pack claims up to 627 km MIDC range, and it topped Bharat NCAP testing with one of the highest scores ever recorded in India. It goes up against the Mahindra XEV 9e, BYD Atto 3 and upcoming premium EVs, adding off-road terrain modes petrol rivals cannot match.
Full Harrier EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Atto 3 vs BE 6 vs Harrier EV — which should I buy?
Pick the BYD Atto 3 as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the lowest starting price (₹19.45 Lakh), the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Harrier EV if you want the most power (390 bhp), the biggest boot (502 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Atto 3, BE 6, Harrier EV?
The Mahindra BE 6 starts lowest at ₹19.45 Lakh, against ₹21.79 Lakh for the Harrier EV and ₹24.99 Lakh for the Atto 3 (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
BYD Atto 3: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra BE 6: 5 stars; Tata Harrier EV: 5 stars.