Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 vs Tata Harrier EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh).
- Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want 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
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | Mahindra BE 6 | Tata Harrier EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh | ₹21.49 Lakh – ₹30.23 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 59/79 kWh LFP battery, rear-mounted electric motor | Single/dual PMS motors, 65/75 kWh battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 282 bhp | 390 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 682 km | 627 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 455 L | 502 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 →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
Creta Electric vs BE 6 vs Harrier EV — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh). Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want 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 Creta Electric, BE 6, Harrier EV?
The Hyundai Creta Electric starts lowest at ₹17.99 Lakh, against ₹19.45 Lakh for the BE 6 and ₹21.49 Lakh for the Harrier EV (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra BE 6: 5 stars; Tata Harrier EV: 5 stars.