Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG ZS EV vs Tata Sierra 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).
- Pick the Tata Sierra EV if you want the most power (306 bhp), the longest claimed range (665 km), the biggest boot (622 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | MG ZS EV | Tata Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh | ₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh | ₹18.79 Lakh – ₹25.99 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Front-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery | 50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motor | 63/75 kWh battery, single-motor RWD or dual-motor QWD (AWD) |
| Max power | 169 bhp | 174 bhp | 306 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 473 km | 461 km | 665 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | 448 L | 622 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 Sierra EV in short
The Sierra EV is the electric version of Tata's revived Sierra nameplate, launched in July 2026 with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs rated at up to 665 km (MIDC) and a dual-motor QWD flagship that does 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. A 622-litre boot, a frunk and a triple-screen dashboard headline its practicality-plus-tech pitch. It squares up against the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara and Tata's own Curvv EV.
Full Sierra EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Creta Electric vs ZS EV vs Sierra 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). Pick the Tata Sierra EV if you want the most power (306 bhp), the longest claimed range (665 km), the biggest boot (622 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Creta Electric, ZS EV, Sierra EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 Lakh, against ₹17.99 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹18.79 Lakh for the Sierra EV (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 Sierra EV: not yet NCAP-tested.