Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG Hector Tomahawk EV vs MG ZS EV (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 MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the longest claimed range (517 km), the most seats (7).
- Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh), 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 →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 →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 Hector Tomahawk EV 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 MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the longest claimed range (517 km), the most seats (7). Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh), 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, Hector Tomahawk EV, ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.99 Lakh, against ₹18.03 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹19.49 Lakh for the Hector Tomahawk EV (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector Tomahawk EV: not yet NCAP-tested; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested.