Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG Windsor EV vs Tata Harrier 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 Windsor EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹14.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (604 L).
- Pick the Tata Harrier EV if you want the most power (390 bhp), the longest claimed range (627 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | MG Windsor EV | Tata Harrier EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh | ₹21.49 Lakh – ₹30.23 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 38 kWh / 52.9 kWh battery, front-mounted motor | Single/dual PMS motors, 65/75 kWh battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 134 bhp | 390 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 449 km | 627 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 604 L | 502 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 Windsor EV in short
The MG Windsor EV is a crossover-style electric family car that became one of India's best-selling EVs on the back of its limousine-like rear seat and aggressive Battery-as-a-Service pricing. It squares up against the Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV and Mahindra's electric SUVs. The larger-battery Windsor Pro pushes claimed range to 449 km.
Full Windsor EV prices & variants →Tata Harrier EV in short
The Harrier EV is Tata's electric flagship, launched in 2025 with rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor QWD all-wheel-drive layouts producing up to around 390 bhp. The 75 kWh pack claims up to 627 km MIDC range, and it topped Bharat NCAP testing with one of the highest scores ever recorded in India. It goes up against the Mahindra XEV 9e, BYD Atto 3 and upcoming premium EVs, adding off-road terrain modes petrol rivals cannot match.
Full Harrier EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs Windsor EV vs Harrier 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 Windsor EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹14.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (604 L). Pick the Tata Harrier EV if you want the most power (390 bhp), the longest claimed range (627 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, Windsor EV, Harrier EV?
The MG Windsor EV starts lowest at ₹14.00 Lakh, against ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹21.49 Lakh for the Harrier EV (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Windsor EV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier EV: 5 stars.