Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 vs MG ZS EV (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 MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | Mahindra BE 6 | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh | ₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 59/79 kWh LFP battery, rear-mounted electric motor | 50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motor |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 282 bhp | 174 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 682 km | 461 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 455 L | 448 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 →MG ZS EV in short
The MG ZS EV is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs, updated in 2022 with a bigger 50.3 kWh battery and a claimed 461 km range. It offers genuinely brisk performance with 174 bhp on tap and a conventional SUV shape that eases the switch from petrol power. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full ZS EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs BE 6 vs ZS EV — 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 MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, BE 6, ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 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; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested.