Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 (2026)
Hyundai Creta Electric (₹18.03 Lakh – ₹25.22 Lakh) and Mahindra BE 6 (₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Creta Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹1.42 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6.
- The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 169 bhp.
- The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 473 km.
- Only the Mahindra BE 6 has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Mahindra BE 6 has the bigger boot: 455 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Creta Electric in short
The Creta Electric, unveiled at Auto Expo 2025, is Hyundai's mainstream EV built on the familiar Creta body, targeting the Tata Curvv EV, Maruti e Vitara and MG ZS EV. It offers 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs with a claimed range of up to 473 km, plus vehicle-to-load capability. Familiar Creta ergonomics with EV running costs make it an easy first electric car.
Full Creta Electric 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Creta Electric or BE 6?
The Hyundai Creta Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹1.42 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Creta Electric vs BE 6 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta Electric — not yet tested; Mahindra BE 6 — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Creta Electric or the BE 6?
The Hyundai Creta Electric is more affordable — it starts ₹1.42 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6. The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 169 bhp. The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 473 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.