Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG ZS 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 ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 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 | MG ZS EV | Tata Curvv EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹22.24 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motor | PMS motor, 45/55 kWh battery |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 174 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 461 km | 585 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 448 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 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 →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 ZS 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 ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 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, ZS EV, Curvv EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 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; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv EV: 5 stars.