Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs MG Hector Tomahawk EV vs MG ZS EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the longest claimed range (543 km).
- Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (448 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in short
The e Vitara is Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle, a born-EV midsize SUV built on the Heartect-e platform in Gujarat for both India and export markets. Offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, the larger unit claims over 500 km of MIDC range. It squares up against the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
Full e Vitara prices & variants →MG Hector Tomahawk EV in short
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a three-row electric SUV slotted above the Hector, launched in August 2026 with a 69.2 kWh battery, 517 km claimed range and a segment-first 15.6-inch touchscreen. A five-seat Essence version frees up 610 litres of boot. MG's Battery-as-a-Service plan cuts the entry price to ₹13.99 lakh with a ₹4.9/km battery rental — do the running-cost math before choosing it.
Full Hector Tomahawk EV 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 →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
e Vitara vs Hector Tomahawk EV vs ZS EV — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you want the longest claimed range (543 km). Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk EV if you want the most power (201 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (448 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among e Vitara, Hector Tomahawk EV, ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 Lakh, against ₹17.49 Lakh for the e Vitara and ₹19.49 Lakh for the Hector Tomahawk EV (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector Tomahawk EV: not yet NCAP-tested; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested.