Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the most power (282 bhp), the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (455 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | Mahindra BE 6 | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 59/79 kWh LFP battery, rear-mounted electric motor | Electric motor with 49 kWh / 61 kWh LFP battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 282 bhp | 172 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 682 km | 543 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 455 L | 306 L |
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 →Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in short
The e Vitara is Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle, a born-EV midsize SUV built on the Heartect-e platform in Gujarat for both India and export markets. Offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, the larger unit claims over 500 km of MIDC range. It squares up against the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
Full e Vitara prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs BE 6 vs e Vitara — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the most power (282 bhp), the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (455 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, BE 6, e Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara starts lowest at ₹17.49 Lakh, against ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹19.45 Lakh for the BE 6 (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra BE 6: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested.