Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs VinFast VF 7 (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 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 (₹16.19 Lakh), the longest claimed range (543 km).
- Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), 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 →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 →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 e Vitara vs VF 7 — 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 (₹16.19 Lakh), the longest claimed range (543 km). Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), 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, e Vitara, VF 7?
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara starts lowest at ₹16.19 Lakh, against ₹18.03 Lakh for the Creta Electric 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; Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; VinFast VF 7: 5 stars.