Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG Hector Tomahawk EV 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 MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), 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 | MG Hector Tomahawk EV | Tata Curvv EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹19.49 Lakh – ₹23.49 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹22.24 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 69.2 kWh LFP battery, single motor | PMS motor, 45/55 kWh battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 201 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 517 km | 585 km |
| Seating | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 192 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 →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 →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 Hector Tomahawk EV 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 MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.49 Lakh), 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, Hector Tomahawk EV, Curvv EV?
The Tata Curvv EV 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, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector Tomahawk EV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv EV: 5 stars.