Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs Tata Curvv EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 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 lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), the most power (172 bhp).
- Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the longest claimed range (585 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | Tata Curvv EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹22.24 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | Electric motor with 49 kWh / 61 kWh LFP battery | PMS motor, 45/55 kWh battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 172 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 543 km | 585 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 306 L | 500 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 →Tata Curvv EV in short
The Curvv EV is Tata's midsize electric coupe SUV on the Acti.ev platform, launched ahead of its ICE twin as the brand's flagship-adjacent EV below the Harrier EV. With 45 kWh and 55 kWh packs, up to 585 km claimed MIDC range and 165 bhp, it squares up against the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6. It pairs a 500-litre boot with a frunk and supports fast DC charging.
Full Curvv EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs e Vitara vs Curvv 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 lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), the most power (172 bhp). Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the longest claimed range (585 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, e Vitara, Curvv EV?
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara starts lowest at ₹17.49 Lakh, against ₹17.49 Lakh for the Curvv EV and ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv EV: 5 stars.