Mahindra BE 6 vs MG ZS EV (2026)
Mahindra BE 6 (₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh) and MG ZS EV (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.46 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6.
- The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 174 bhp.
- The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 461 km.
- Only the Mahindra BE 6 has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Mahindra BE 6 has the bigger boot: 455 litres vs 448 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Mahindra BE 6 in short
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full BE 6 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BE 6 or ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.46 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BE 6 vs ZS EV — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra BE 6 — 5 stars; MG ZS EV — not yet tested.
Should I buy the BE 6 or the ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV is more affordable — it starts ₹1.46 Lakh lower than the Mahindra BE 6. The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 174 bhp. The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 461 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.