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Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG ZS EV vs VinFast VF 6 (2026)

The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):

  • Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the longest claimed range (473 km).
  • Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh), the biggest boot (448 L).
  • Pick the VinFast VF 6 if you want the most power (201 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).

Three-Way Specification Comparison

SpecHyundai Creta ElectricMG ZS EVVinFast VF 6
Ex-showroom price₹18.03 Lakh – ₹25.22 Lakh₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh₹18.19 Lakh – ₹20.09 Lakh
Engine / MotorFront-mounted PMSM motor, 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh battery50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motorPMS motor, 59.6 kWh battery (100 kW DC fast charging)
Max power169 bhp174 bhp201 bhp
Fuel optionsElectricElectricElectric
TransmissionsSingle-speed AutomaticSingle-speed AutomaticSingle-speed Automatic
Claimed range473 km461 km468 km
Seating555
Safety ratingNot testedNot tested5 stars
Airbags (max)667
Boot space433 L448 L423 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.

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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.

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VinFast VF 6 in short

The VF 6 is VinFast's entry point in India: a compact electric SUV built at the company's Thoothukudi plant, with a 59.6 kWh pack, up to 468 km ARAI range and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Its headline pitch is ownership assurance — a 7-year/2,00,000 km vehicle warranty, 10-year battery warranty and free public charging on VinFast's network until 2029 — aimed squarely at the Creta Electric, Curvv EV and MG Windsor.

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Head-to-head pairs

Frequently Asked Questions

Creta Electric vs ZS EV vs VF 6 — which should I buy?

Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want the longest claimed range (473 km). Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.99 Lakh), the biggest boot (448 L). Pick the VinFast VF 6 if you want the most power (201 bhp), 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, ZS EV, VF 6?

The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.99 Lakh, against ₹18.03 Lakh for the Creta Electric and ₹18.19 Lakh for the VF 6 (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Which is the safest of the three?

Hyundai Creta Electric: not yet NCAP-tested; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested; VinFast VF 6: 5 stars.