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Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs MG Hector Tomahawk EV (2026)

The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):

  • Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the biggest boot (433 L).
  • Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), the longest claimed range (543 km).
  • Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7).

Three-Way Specification Comparison

SpecHyundai Creta ElectricMaruti Suzuki e VitaraMG Hector Tomahawk EV
Ex-showroom price₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh₹17.49 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh₹19.49 Lakh – ₹23.49 Lakh
Engine / MotorFront-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh batteryElectric motor with 49 kWh / 61 kWh LFP battery69.2 kWh LFP battery, single motor
Max power169 bhp172 bhp201 bhp
Fuel optionsElectricElectricElectric
TransmissionsSingle-speed AutomaticSingle-speed AutomaticSingle-speed Automatic
Claimed range473 km543 km517 km
Seating557
Safety ratingNot testedNot testedNot tested
Airbags (max)666
Boot space433 L306 L192 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 →

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 →

MG Hector Tomahawk EV in short

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a three-row electric SUV slotted above the Hector, launched in August 2026 with a 69.2 kWh battery, 517 km claimed range and a segment-first 15.6-inch touchscreen. A five-seat Essence version frees up 610 litres of boot. MG's Battery-as-a-Service plan cuts the entry price to ₹13.99 lakh with a ₹4.9/km battery rental — do the running-cost math before choosing it.

Full Hector Tomahawk EV prices & variants →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creta Electric vs e Vitara vs Hector Tomahawk EV — which should I buy?

Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the biggest boot (433 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), the longest claimed range (543 km). Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.

Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, e Vitara, Hector Tomahawk EV?

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara starts lowest at ₹17.49 Lakh, against ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹19.49 Lakh for the Hector Tomahawk EV (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Which is the safest of the three?

Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector Tomahawk EV: not yet NCAP-tested.