Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 vs Tata Sierra 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 Sierra EV if you want the most power (306 bhp), the biggest boot (622 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | Mahindra BE 6 | Tata Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh | ₹18.79 Lakh – ₹25.99 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 59/79 kWh LFP battery, rear-mounted electric motor | 63/75 kWh battery, single-motor RWD or dual-motor QWD (AWD) |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 282 bhp | 306 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 682 km | 665 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 455 L | 622 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 Sierra EV in short
The Sierra EV is the electric version of Tata's revived Sierra nameplate, launched in July 2026 with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs rated at up to 665 km (MIDC) and a dual-motor QWD flagship that does 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. A 622-litre boot, a frunk and a triple-screen dashboard headline its practicality-plus-tech pitch. It squares up against the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara and Tata's own Curvv EV.
Full Sierra EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs BE 6 vs Sierra 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 Sierra EV if you want the most power (306 bhp), the biggest boot (622 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, BE 6, Sierra EV?
The Hyundai Creta Electric starts lowest at ₹17.99 Lakh, against ₹18.79 Lakh for the Sierra EV 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; Tata Sierra EV: not yet NCAP-tested.