Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs MG ZS EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the longest claimed range (543 km).
- Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 bhp), the biggest boot (448 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 →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 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 e Vitara 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 Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the longest claimed range (543 km). Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 bhp), the biggest boot (448 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, e Vitara, ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 Lakh, against ₹17.49 Lakh for the e Vitara and ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric (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 ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested.