Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6 vs VinFast VF 7 (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the lowest starting price (₹18.03 Lakh).
- Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp), the biggest boot (537 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →VinFast VF 7 in short
The VF 7 is VinFast's premium electric SUV for India — Thoothukudi-built, 5-star Bharat NCAP rated, and BBC TopGear India's EV SUV of the Year 2026. The range runs from the 438 km Earth to the 349 bhp AWD Sky trims (0-100 in 5.8s), with up to 532 km ARAI on the 70 kWh front-wheel-drive Wind. Same ownership pitch as the VF 6: 7-year vehicle and 10-year battery warranty plus free network charging until 2029. Rivals the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra's XEV line.
Full VF 7 prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs BE 6 vs VF 7 — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the lowest starting price (₹18.03 Lakh). Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp), the biggest boot (537 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, BE 6, VF 7?
The Hyundai Creta Electric starts lowest at ₹18.03 Lakh, against ₹19.45 Lakh for the BE 6 and ₹22.99 Lakh for the VF 7 (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra BE 6: 5 stars; VinFast VF 7: 5 stars.